Pennybacker Bridge along Capital of Texas Highway (Credit: Rock Studios)

Congrats! You’ve survived the holidays! With the presents unpacked, dinners finished, and eggnog drained from every fridge, many may take the week between Christmas and New Year’s to curl up and Netflix binge.

But not you, stalwart seeker of holiday fun! Whether you’re thirsty for a cocktail and a conversation, or a parent sick of kids running up the walls, there’s plenty to do in Austin between Dec. 26-30, 2018. We’ve picked one event a day to keep the good times going during the season’s down-time. [Read more…]

Spinning under the Zilker Tree is a memorable way to spend Christmas Eve in Austin (Credit: Over Austin)

While a good portion of the country is enjoying a white Christmas bundled up by the fire, sippin’ hot cocoa, some Austinites are still enjoying margaritas on patios.

Spending the holiday season that way may not put you in the Christmas spirit, but it’s still the most wonderful time of the year. If you need a break from that 24-hour Christmas movie marathon or want to snag a last-minute gift, then head out on the town to partake in (mostly) family-friendly events with this ultimate guide to Christmas Eve in Austin. [Read more…]

Credit: Christopher V. Sherman/Over Austin

Pull out your phone and take a peek. See the date? As of today, there are only seven days until Christmas! If that statement just plunged you into a minor panic, don’t fret. Whether you still need to check off the boxes on your shopping list, take the kids out for holiday fun, or treat yourself to a night on the town, here are seven Austin events for the last seven days of the Christmas season. [Read more…]