Day trip to Treaty Oak Distilling

We love driving out the Hill Country and soaking up this winter sunshine at Treaty Oak Distilling. With amazing whiskey and gin cocktails and delicious food from Alice’s Restaurant, it’s a place the whole family can enjoy. Plus the kiddos have plenty of space to run while you sip your beverage. Open through Dec. 23 | Treaty Oak Distilling

Holiday Hangs at the Buzzmill

The Buzzmill, now with two locations in East Austin, is a fantastic spot to take the family for a yummy coffee, fancy cocktail, or some good grub from one of their many food trucks. Even better, their Riverside location is open 24/7 all week long, even through the holidays. | Buzzmill

Over-the-top Cocktails at the W Austin

Feeling swanky? Swing by the Secret Bar at W Austin and show off the glamorous side of Austin while trying one of their many festive holiday cocktails. These drinks have everything - smoke, dry ice, candy - oh my! Afterwards you can cozy up in their record room or grab a bite at Trace. | W Austin

Gingerbread Houses at Four Seasons

The North Pole has landed at the Four Seasons! The Gingerbread Village features 11 edible houses from Santa’s Workshop, and the display is up through December 28. | Four Seasons

Christmas Show at Parker Jazz Club

There’s something truly special about Parker Jazz Club’s Christmas Show this year. It’s an intimate setting with AMAZING acoustics, and their performers are some of the talented musicians in town. Shows run through December 23 and pickup again on December 28. | Parker Jazz Club

Cruise the Trail of Lights

An Austin tradition, the Trail of Lights is booked up to Christmas Day but will reopen on December 26 through December 31. | Info