Weekend Events in Austin: January 28 — 30

Nonprofit Happy Hour

Start your weekend off with shopping and cocktails while raising money for the Rosedale School. Hearth & Soul | Friday

The Cathedral Open House

This month’s open house features artwork from visiting artist Mary Catherine Rochford, plus tunes, drinks, and good times. The Cathedral | Friday

Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook Off

Live music by Chili Cold Blood, homemade chili from the best in town, and it’s all raising money for HAAM. Yeehaw. Sagebrush | Saturday

An inside look at the Cathedral

Bend and Brew

Get bendy with Waterloo Yoga and stay for nice cold beer. Vacancy Brewing | Saturday

Market Day

This market has a ton of fun just for you: plants, vintage treasures, pottery, art, tacos, coffee, tacos, and more! Pink Flamingo Plant Company | Saturday

Lunar New Year Celebration

Austin Beerworks is teaming up with Kaiju Cut + Sew to create a one-of-a-kind brew benefiting Stop AAPI Hate. Celebrate the year of the tiger with food from The Rice is Right food truck, shop with Austin Flea, and don’t forget to try this beer! Austin Beerworks | Sunday

Photo by Austin Beerworks

Weekend Events in Austin: January 21 — 23

Buda Art Brawl

Eight artists battle it out in a test of creativity and endurance, and not matter what happens - we’ll have ART! You’ll also have music by Money Chicha and Still Austin Whiskey cocktails. Inspired Minds Art Center | Friday

New Year, New Dog

Is getting a new pet on your list of resolutions? Stop by Austin Animal Center’s front lawn to meet lots of incredible pups and all adoption fees will be waived (don’t forget, there are kitties inside!). Austin Animal Center | Saturday

East Austin Cello Fest

Join the Cathedral and Austin Camerata for an evening of classical music, local art, and open bar. Tickets required. The Cathedral | Saturday

An inside look at the Cathedral

Le Garage Sale

It’s a shopper’s dream —hundreds of local boutiques and designers under one roof with majorly discounted items. Don’t miss it! Palmer Events Center | Saturday & Sunday

Green Eggs and Jam Brunch

Head to South Austin for brunch and jam out with live music from the Cream Cheese Accident. Totally family and dog friendly, too. Far Out Lounge & Stage | Sunday

Vixens of Volstead Drag Brunch

This is one Austin brunch option that is nonstop entertainment. The Vixens of Volstead bring a high energy drag show to the Volstead every Sunday, performing to your favorite pop covers and mingling with the crowd. Don’t forget your tip money and don’t skip on brunch, the food here is amazing. The Volstead Lounge/Hotel Vegas | Sunday

Our trip to Vixens of Volstead brunch was a success

Beginners Succulent Planting Party

Maybe having a green thumb just isn’t your thing. Never fear, this planting party will teach you how to pot, plant, arrange, and care for succulents so your new year starts off green and fresh. Succulent Native | Sunday

Things to do with Family in Austin for the Holidays

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

Photo by Four Seasons

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

Five Festive Events in Austin this Weekend

Barks & Booze

Grab your pup for a holiday-themed bash featuring local vendors, photos with Santa, Neobites treats, and complimentary drinks by Still Austin Whiskey. December 18 | Hotel Vegas

The Ballroom Block Party

This party as it all - DJs, tattoos, vendors, fancy drinks and it’s free to attend! Bring a new toy to donate to kids in need. December 18 | Spider House Ballroom

Winter Wanderland

Stop by Austin Motel this season for the most incredible, colorful tree display out there. Stay for the festive events like Film Floats on Thursday, photos with Hunky Santa on Fridays, or carols with Drag Mrs. Claus on Saturdays. Bring a donation for Council for At Risk Youth for brownie points with Santa. Now through December 26 | Austin Motel 

Holidays at the Paramount Theatre

It’s a sparkly, joyful time of year to visit the Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin. Holiday shows include film screenings of The Nightmare Before Christmas and White Christmas, Michael Martin Murphy’s Cowboy Christmas, and more. Did we mention they’ll have snow?! December | Paramount Theatre

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

An Austin classic with live music while you shop! This year it’s hosted outside so there will be lots of space and room for friends. Musical acts include Shinyribs, Jackie Venson, and Gina Chavez (to name a few). December 17-19 | Palmer Events Center

Bonus mention: Ho Ho Home for the Pawlidays

Now through December 26th, when you adopt a dog or cat from Austin Pets Alive! you can name your own adoption fee and bring home a new friend in time for the holidays. | Info

Festive Events in Austin this Weekend

The Front Market

With the folks behind Future Front Texas leading this event, you know it’ll be a good one. Each weekend has a special theme and features a rotating brunch menu, DJ, and incredible makers. Weekends through December 12 | Ani’s Day & Night

Photo by Good Party

Volunteer Day

You’re invited to join Volunteer Untapped and give back this holiday season. Help others by setting up the Angel Tree warehouse for Salvation Army, followed by social hour at St. Elmo Brewing just down the road. December 11 | Info

Winter Wanderland

Stop by Austin Motel this season for the most incredible, colorful tree display out there. Stay for the festive events like Film Floats on Thursday, photos with Hunky Santa on Fridays, or carols with Drag Mrs. Claus on Saturdays. Bring a donation for Council for At Risk Youth for brownie points with Santa. Now through December 26 | Austin Motel

Springer Holiday Market

Grab your pups for this disco-themed holiday market featuring dog tarot readings by Lucky Dog Tarot that benefit Austin Pets Alive!, ornament making station, free cider and puppucinos, photobooth and more. December 12 | Greater Goods Coffee

Photo by Good Party

Blue Genie Art Bazaar

Ah, an Austin classic. Find some of the best Austin-themed gifts at Blue Genie Art Bazaar, and you can shop in person or virtually thanks to their savvy setup. Now through December 24 | Blue Genie Art Bazaar

Holiday Market

The fine folks at Community First Village have incredible handmade goods to sell, so come check it out! Nightly screenings of Polar Express will follow. December 11 & 12 | Community First Village

Spider-Man 2 Music and Movie Party

Need some superhero action in your life? Join Torpedo Productions for a screening of Spiderman 2, with Austin band Afterthoughts playing hits from the soundtrack, a “selfies with Spidey” station, and more. December 11 | Bat City Comics

Photos with Santa

Twisted X Brewing has holiday fun all weekend long, including a candy cane hunt, ugly sweater contest, and photos with Santa! Bring by toiletries or clothing donations for Helping Hands of Dripping Springs. December 11 & 12 | Twisted X Brewing

Peppermint Parkway

Get ready to glow as you drive through the magic that is Peppermint Parkway! They have dancing elves, magical creatures, and millions of lights! (Probably? That sounds right!) Check out their charity nights with I Live Here I Give Here that give back to our community. Now through December 26 | Circuit of the Americas

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

An Austin classic with live music while you shop! December 17-19 | Palmer Events Center