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

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Vi Chetan

Fireworks Downtown Austin
Fireworks over downtown Austin (Credit: Kumar Appaiah via Flickr CC)

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 is not only awesome, but also free to do!

Check out our list of free things to do on New Year’s Eve in Austin.

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

How to Ring in New Year’s With Austin Style

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Eliza Weeks

New Year's Eve Austin

Austin provides many ways to welcome the new year with a bang (Credit: Nathaniel F via Flickr CC)

New Year’s Eve is a night of grand expectations, especially for those of us who have been swept off our feet by movies like When Harry Met Sally. Hollywood makes perfect the one night a year when we ceremoniously bid the past 365 days adieu. NYE should be dedicated to sending off the old year and ringing in the new surrounded by good friends, a curated flow of danceable music and, of course, champagne fountains.

Well, maybe that’s just my fantasy as crafted by the clever mind of Nora Ephron, may she rest in peace. Maybe your perfect New Year’s Eve involves a ball drop, delicious meal or crazy costumes. No matter how you like it, this night of nights has a way of becoming more complicated than it should be.

The perfect New Year’s Eve takes planning, but thankfully we live in a city that provides something exciting to do for everyone. I’ve put together a list to get you started.
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Filed Under: Entertainment, Events Tagged With: new years, new years eve

5 Austin Holiday Events You Have to Experience for Yourself  

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Kristin Leigh

Holiday Events in Austin

Credit: soultga via sxc.hu

I love the holidays in Austin. This is the time of year that locals bask in the mild weather, enjoying unparalleled nightlife minus the frostbite, while the rest of the country hunkers down and endures another snowy winter.

What better way to celebrate this amazing time of year than with some incredible, can-only-happen-here holiday events? These are my favorite picks for getting into the festive spirit this season. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: christmas, new years, new years eve

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