The German-Texan Heritage Society presents a Christmas festival offering hand-made craft items imported from Germany. Shoppers can choose from nutcrackers, pyramids, smokers and arches, plus a variety of other gift items, books and ornaments.
December 7, 8, 9 from noon to 4:00 pm
Location: German Free School, 507 E. 10th St., Austin, TX [Google Map link]
[Official Web Site]
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Ice Skating at the new Barton Creek Resort Ice Rink
Austin's largest outdoor skating rink, illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights, will be open from Wednesday, November 24 through Sunday, January 2 and offer all of Austin the opportunity to lace up their skates and enjoy some festive holiday cheer in the heart of Hill Country.
“Holiday Lights & Ice” at Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, TX (Google Map link)
Dates: Saturday Dec 4 - Sunday Jan. 2nd
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm to 9:00pm; Fridays & Saturdays from 10am - 10pm
Cost: $18/$20 adult, $13/$15 kid
Proceeds to benefit Maggie's Hope.
“Holiday Lights & Ice” at Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, TX (Google Map link)
Dates: Saturday Dec 4 - Sunday Jan. 2nd
Hours: Weekdays from 12:00pm to 9:00pm; Fridays & Saturdays from 10am - 10pm
Cost: $18/$20 adult, $13/$15 kid
Proceeds to benefit Maggie's Hope.
Friday, December 3, 2010
"ANY" is Austin's New Year Celebration on 12/31
Anyone and everyone is invited to the City of Austin's family-friendly and alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration. And it doesn't cost anything to have a good time because our celebration is FREE! So come out to Auditorium Shores for a night filled with live music, films, food, art, and other fun activities concluding with an early fireworks finale!
Anything’s possible at Austin’s New Year!
EVENT INFORMATION (see COA web site for full details: http://www.cityofaustin.org/holidays/any.htm)
Where:
Auditorium Shores (South 1st Street and Riverside Drive)
When:
December 31, 5:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Programming will begin at 5:00 p.m. and conclude with fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
Parking:
There is no parking on-site at Auditorium Shores, but there are several City parking garages nearby:
Austin City Hall - 301 W. 2nd Street (enter on Lavaca St.)
Long Center/Palmer Events Center - 701 W. Riverside Drive
One Texas Center - 505 Barton Springs Road
Go green! Get a jump start on your New Year's resolutions by walking, biking, or riding the bus to ANY!
Check the CapMetro website for bus routes.
Anything’s possible at Austin’s New Year!
EVENT INFORMATION (see COA web site for full details: http://www.cityofaustin.org/holidays/any.htm)
Where:
Auditorium Shores (South 1st Street and Riverside Drive)
When:
December 31, 5:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Programming will begin at 5:00 p.m. and conclude with fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
Parking:
There is no parking on-site at Auditorium Shores, but there are several City parking garages nearby:
Austin City Hall - 301 W. 2nd Street (enter on Lavaca St.)
Long Center/Palmer Events Center - 701 W. Riverside Drive
One Texas Center - 505 Barton Springs Road
Go green! Get a jump start on your New Year's resolutions by walking, biking, or riding the bus to ANY!
Check the CapMetro website for bus routes.
Zilker Holiday Tree 5K Run
The 2010 Inaugural Zilker Holiday Tree 5K will be held on Sunday, December 26th, at 4:30pm. The course runs through Zilker Park with the start and finish lines at the Zilker Holiday Tree.
This event is sponsored by the locally owned and operated RunTex, KEYE, Elevation Burger, Athletes Honey Milk and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The 3.1 mile run will start under the Zilker Tree, wind through the south side of Zilker Park, and finish back at the Zilker Tree.
Only registered participants will be allowed access to the Trail for this event. For more information, http://www.runtex.com/web/2-1693.asp
This event is sponsored by the locally owned and operated RunTex, KEYE, Elevation Burger, Athletes Honey Milk and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The 3.1 mile run will start under the Zilker Tree, wind through the south side of Zilker Park, and finish back at the Zilker Tree.
Only registered participants will be allowed access to the Trail for this event. For more information, http://www.runtex.com/web/2-1693.asp
Free Holiday Films at Republic Square Park
Showing: Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Food concessions will be on site.
December 16th – 7 pm, Movie in the Park, Republic Square Park (sponsored by the Austin Parks Foundation)
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/zhtentertainment.htm
Food concessions will be on site.
December 16th – 7 pm, Movie in the Park, Republic Square Park (sponsored by the Austin Parks Foundation)
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/zhtentertainment.htm
City of Austin Holiday Events at Zilker Park
December 5th 6:00 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony and Blue Santa Toy Drive collection
December 5th – 31st - Dusk Zilker Holiday Tree on Display (lit nightly dusk – Midnight)
1. Come spin, eat and enjoy over 3000 lights which make up the Zilker Holiday Tree!
2. Vendors will on site nightly to tickle your taste buds.
December 12th – 20th 5:30 – 9:30 pm - Community Entertainment Stage nightly at the Zilker Hillside Theatre.
Weather varies nightly from cold to warm, sunny to sleet. Please dress accordingly and in layers. Also, as surfaces vary from pave parking areas to park grounds, please wear appropriate footwear!
Each night, a variety of area entertainers will perform at the Hillside Theatre and provide families and friends the opportunity for diverse holiday enjoyment. Dancers, musicians, storytellers, choirs, comedians, theatre troupes, and more will enliven the night air.
(This information is from the COA website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/zhtentertainment.htm)
December 5th – 31st - Dusk Zilker Holiday Tree on Display (lit nightly dusk – Midnight)
1. Come spin, eat and enjoy over 3000 lights which make up the Zilker Holiday Tree!
2. Vendors will on site nightly to tickle your taste buds.
As Good As It Gets Concessions
Serving: Kettle Korn
Rodriguez Concessions
Serving: Pizza, Funnel Cakes, Corn Dogs, Super Pretzels, Hot Cocoa
Hill & Hill Concessions & Catering
Serving: Turkey Legs, Sausage on a Stick, Roasted Corn
Juanitas Botanitas Special Events
Serving: Tamales, Fajita Tacos and Burritos, Gorditas, Sausage Wraps, Texas Style Frito Pie, Hot Apple Cider
December 12th – 20th 5:30 – 9:30 pm - Community Entertainment Stage nightly at the Zilker Hillside Theatre.
Weather varies nightly from cold to warm, sunny to sleet. Please dress accordingly and in layers. Also, as surfaces vary from pave parking areas to park grounds, please wear appropriate footwear!
Each night, a variety of area entertainers will perform at the Hillside Theatre and provide families and friends the opportunity for diverse holiday enjoyment. Dancers, musicians, storytellers, choirs, comedians, theatre troupes, and more will enliven the night air.
(This information is from the COA website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zilker/zhtentertainment.htm)
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