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Christmas Lights in Austin Area – Best Holiday Lights 2021

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Joleen Jernigan

Texas Hill Country Holiday Light Trails

Are you looking for Christmas Lights in Austin area? Read on to find out the best places to enjoy holiday displays with your family in and around the Hill Country. Hear, hear, the sparkly season is near! From now through the end of the season, festive holiday light trails adorn Texas Hill Country, and we’ve […]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: Bastrop, christmas, johnson city, marble falls, new braunfels, san antonio, san saba, wimberley

Central Texas Breweries Come Together at Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival

Posted on February 24, 2020 by James Lipari

Austin Beerworks Pint Glass

Beer is such a wonderful thing! Of its many splendors, it tends to bring people together. And when it brings people together for a good cause, the beer tastes that much better. So… We have another beer festival coming! On Feb. 29, 2020, Hops for Houses Craft Beer Festival will take place at Williamson County […]

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5 Free Ways to Bring in New Year’s in Austin

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Vi Chetan

Free New Year's in Austin

2019 is almost over, guys! This year flew by in a heartbeat. Austin has inducted many new Austinites, welcomed new establishments, and said goodbye to some loved ones. With 2020 quickly approaching, we think it’s only fair to say so long to 2019 in style. Oh, and it gets better. What we have in mind […]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: new years, new years eve

10 Austin Restaurants Open Christmas Day

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Samantha Saenz

Austin Restaurants Open Christmas Day

The only thing harder than finding someone who was born and raised in Austin is finding a good restaurant that’s open past midnight on the weekends, or at all on major holidays. Over Christmas, Austin can feel like a ghost town. If you find yourself in search of sustenance on Dec. 25, then here’s a […]

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Trail of Lights Returns for 55th Year of Christmas Magic

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Krista Hager

Austin Trail of Lights 2019

A crackling bonfire and the sweet smells of candied apples, popping kettle corn, and comforting hot cocoa tease your senses at one of the greatest Austin holiday traditions of all time. Oh, yes. Trail of Lights is back.

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: christmas, for kids, trail of lights, zilker park

5 Volunteer Opportunities During Thanksgiving Season in Austin

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Krista Hager

Thanksgiving Volunteer Opportunities in Austin

Aromas of pumpkin spice and cinnamon fill our homes. Crackling fireplaces hold actual purpose in Austin this holiday season, with temperatures steadily dropping to legitimate fall weather. Thanksgiving peeks around the corner and invites us to let go of the chaos and give back to our local community. Austin is home to thousands of nonprofits, […]

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Navigate Austin Restaurant Weeks Like a Pro and Support the Food Bank

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Camellia Falcon

Austin Restaurants Week 2019

Growing up, service above self was emphasized in my household. One of the many ways my parents would give back was through blood donations. On days when she donated, my mother would come home and jokingly declare she could not possibly hold a cooking utensil with her sore arm. On those days, we would eat […]

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Support AIDS Services of Austin During #DineOutATX on May 23

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Dine Out End HIV at Via 313

“Dine Out End HIV” is the motto of Dining Out For Life, benefitting AIDS Services of Austin. That translates to unlimited, guilt-free eating at your favorite Austin restaurants during Dining Out For Life on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Here’s how it works: Simply dine out at any of the 60+ local restaurants that day. Each […]

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Austin Hoverboards Promise Hassle-Free Alternative to the Scooter Craze

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Bill Tucker

Austin Hoverboards

With the chaos of SXSW 2019 firmly in the rearview mirror, the big story wasn’t Jordan Peele’s “Us” or Questlove’s set at The Main. Electric scooters dominated the headlines. With over 70,000 helmet-less attendees screaming through the streets and sidewalks of our great city, it felt like an invasion. Determined to provide an alternative to […]

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Here’s Where to Eat Every Meal During SXSW 2019

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Bill Tucker

Where to Eat During SXSW 2019

You bought the wristband, took time off work, and scoured Twitter for free drinks and swag. But guess what, stalwart SX’er? By Thursday afternoon, you’re asleep under the convention center awning covered with showcase posters and HBO totes. Do you know why? You forgot to eat. But never fear, fan of the festival! Here at […]

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