The North Austin community can check out various events to add to their calendars as they prepare to celebrate the holiday season. Events range from ornament-making workshops to ugly sweater markets. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Pop Up Shop

The Ugly Christmas Sweater Shop is making its way from Dallas to Austin just in time for community members to score their sweaters for the season. Brand-new and upcycled sweaters will be available for $14.99-$39.99.Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

The nonprofit’s red kettle will be located near The Domain’s 40-foot tree at the north entrance of Macy’s.Strolling Carolers

The sounds of the season will drift through The Domain each Saturday night as strolling carolers roam the sidewalks.Jingle Bell Jamboree


Greater Austin Moms is collaborating with The Domain to host a family-friendly holiday event which will feature activities and entertainment for children including face painting and a custom slime bar.
  • Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Free
  • The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin
  • Eventbrite: Jingle Bell Jamboree
Kids Crafternoon: Perler Bead Holiday Ornaments

Children of all ages are invited to make perler bead Christmas ornaments to take home to decorate their tree.Sing-It-Yourself 'Messiah'

Chorus Austin’s Symphonic Chorus will perform alongside Austin Symphony Orchestra in Handel’s “Messiah.” Attendees are welcome to bring their own vocal score or order one in advance to sing along.
  • Dec. 7, 6 p.m.
  • Pay what you’re able (back section); $20 middle section (seniors); $25 middle section (general admission); $40 front section
  • St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Drive, Austin
  • www.chorusaustin.org
Photos with Santa & Toy Donation for Texas Children’s Hospital

Community members can get their professional pictures taken with Santa Claus and drop off toy donations for patients at Texas Children’s Hospital.
  • Dec. 7, noon-2 p.m.
  • $15 (photo with Santa Claus)
  • Renaissance Austin Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd., Austin
  • www.marriott.com
Merry Mixer


Women Beyond Real Estate will celebrate the holiday season and end of the year with Christmas festivities, seasonal cocktails and bites, and a holiday market.
  • Dec. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • $23.18
  • Goodwin & Company, 11950 Jollyville Road, Austin
  • Eventbrite: Merry Mixer
Austin Pickle Ranch will host a Pickleball & Peppermint Party where attendees will enjoy a hot cocoa bar, a toy donation drive and more alongside pickleball. (Courtesy Austin Pickle Ranch)
Austin Pickle Ranch will host a Pickleball & Peppermint Party where attendees will enjoy a hot cocoa bar, a toy donation drive and more alongside pickleball. (Courtesy Austin Pickle Ranch)
Pickleball & Peppermint Party

Attendees can celebrate the holiday season with some games of pickleball, a hot cocoa bar, a toy donation drive and ugly sweaters. Every person who brings a toy for the donation drive will be entered in a raffle for a $300 pickleball prize package.Winter Cheer: Neon Art 3D Printing & LED Workshop

The event will let individuals enjoy a hands-on experience creating mini neon-style LED lights to take home using a 3D printer.Cookie Decorating: Christmas Crew

Led by Laura Audrey Custom Cookies, the class will teach individuals with all levels of baking experience how to decorate sugar cookies. Participants will decorate four cookies with all materials provided.Winter Northern Lights


The creative studio will host an instructor-led painting workshop where attendees will learn how to paint a Northern Lights landscape with a winter twist.
  • Dec. 19, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
  • $37 (11x14 canvas); $39 (16x20 canvas); $49 (16x20 wood plank board)
  • Painting With A Twist, 8820 Burnet Road, Ste. 507, Austin
  • www.paintingwithatwist.com