With Fall weather hopefully in the air soon… Now is the time to get out and enjoy all the wonderful activities Austin has to offer from the infamous Trail of Lights to the Thanksgiving tradition of the Turkey trot! There is no shortage of great events happening throughout town for everyone to enjoy. Check out some of our favorites below!
- November 18 – Pfall Pfest Craft Show
Pflugerville Recreation Center 400 Immanuel Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Pflugerville Parks and Recreation will be hosting the Pfall Pfest Craft Show with food, live music and shopping! This is the perfect opportunity to buy a gift for family or friends! - November 11-19 – East Austin Studio Tour
Various locations , Austin, TX
EAST, a program of Big Medium, is a nonprofit organization, self guided art event that gives opportunities for local artists and artisans to show their creative side and expand their reach to future patrons. - November 15 – December 3 – A Christmas Affair
Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
The Junior League of Austin, an organization led by women to help the community, is hosting the annual Christmas Affair; which hosts 200 vendors in a shopping theme spectacular that includes parties, childrens’ events, shopping, and of course Santa Claus! - November 18 – Chuy’s Christmas Parade
State Capitol 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Come out to the Chuy’s Christmas Parade with your family and donate new, unwrapped toys to Operation Blue Santa! See giant inflatable balloons, holiday floats, marching bands, famous children’s characters and the one and only Santa Claus! - November 18 – Christmas Bazaar
Fellowship Hall 302 Elm St, Buda, TX 78610
Come out and buy crafts and items that the women of United Methodist Church have handmade. Donations will be made to various local and global mission projects. Snacks will also be provided while shopping! - November 23 – Thanksgiving Day
- November 23 – ThunderCloud Subs Turkey Trot
Long Center for the Performing Arts 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Join Austin’s annual Thanksgiving tradition by running or walking the five mile run to support and help Caritas of Austin; an organization to end homelessness in Austin. Help Thundercloud raise $30,000 and get a chance to win a brand new Honda Accord! - November 24-December 24 – Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Blue Genie Art Bazaar 6100 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78752
Come out with family or friends and purchase or view original artworks handmade by local and regional artists! Their art ranges from paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures, prints and much more! - November 26 – Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting
Zilker Park, 5:30 p.m.; Pre-event music; 6:00 p.m.; Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring local entertainment, food, novelties and live music!
- November 29 – Santa’s Arrival
Kyle City Square Park 100 N Front St, Kyle, TX 78640
Join us at City Square Park for the official Kyle Kick off to the Holidays. Santa will be available to take pictures. School choirs will be performing holiday songs, there will be some free activities for the children, and food vendors to satisfy your hunger or thirst. It’s always a great time. So come out and help us ring in the holiday season.