NOW THROUGH JAN. 1
Armadillo Art Concierge
The annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is going virtual due to concerns over the coronavirus. This year’s event features hundreds of local artists, crafters and vendors accessible through an online shopping guide. www.artconcierge.armadillobazaar.com
NOV. 25-JAN. 3
Pop A Rockin’ Holiday Concert
The Zach Theatre presents performances of holiday songs and pop hits. The theater will have social distancing guidelines in place. Performance times vary by date. Starting at $25. 202 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin. 512-476-0594. www.zachtheatre.org/pop
NOV. 27-DEC. 24
Santa Land at the Hill Country Galleria
Explore a decorated Santa Land display and meet Santa Claus for a photo opportunity. Free. Reservations are required at www.whereissanta.com. Times vary from Nov. 27-Dec. 24. Professional photography available for $40-$50. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. www.hillcountrygalleria.com
NOV. 27-JAN. 3
Peppermint Parkway
Circuit of The Americas provides a new drive-thru experience along 1 mile of its course. The Peppermint Parkway will include light sculptures, a Santa Claus display, elves, and a drive-up concession stand with holiday drinks and snacks. 6-10 p.m. (weekdays), 6-11 p.m. (weekends and all of Christmas week). Price $35-$90. 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin. www.circuitoftheamericas.com/peppermint
NOV. 29-JAN. 3
Drive-thru trail of lights
Austin’s annual holiday light display is a drive-thru event for 2020, with more than 2 million holiday lights, 90 decorated trees and 70 other displays located through Zilker Park. The trail is open nightly, but it will be closed to private events Dec. 2, 6, 29-30 and is closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan 1. 7 p.m. $25-$35 (general admission), other packages available. Zilker Park, 2207 Lou Neff Road, Austin. www.austintrailoflights.org
NOV. 29
Holiday tree lighting ceremony
Held virtually this year, the annual lighting of the Zilker Holiday Tree will be streamed on the Austin Parks and Recreation YouTube page, Facebook and local Channel 6. The event will include speakers and entertainment by the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble and Barton Hills Choir. The tree itself will be lit at Zilker Park each night Nov. 29-Jan. 1 and can be seen at the Trail of Lights or from afar. 6 p.m. Free. www.austintexas.gov/department/zilker-holiday-tree
DECEMBER
DEC. 5
Snow Ball: Project Transitions Runway
Local nonprofit Project Transitions is hosting an online fundraising event inspired by high fashion, featuring designers from “Project Runway,” with local entertainment and auctions. Proceeds from this event will go to help people in the Austin community living with HIV and AIDS. Virtual events begin at 6 p.m. Free to attend. 512-454-8646. www.projecttransitions.org/snowball
Dec. 6
Drummer Boy Live at H-E-B Center
Australian pop duo For King & Country is putting on a live production of its “A Drummer Boy” show in the H-E-B Center’s north parking lots. Two shows are scheduled on Dec. 6, with the earlier show beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the late show scheduled for 8:30 p.m. $99-$350 (per car). 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. www.hebcenter.com
Dec. 19-31
Chorus Austin Holiday Concert
For its 56th year, local nonprofit music organization Chorus Austin is holding its annual holiday concert online. Admission to the virtual show is free, and donations will be accepted throughout the show. This holiday concert will feature new and previous recordings from Chorus Austin, according to the organization’s website. Concert begins online at 6 p.m. on Dec. 19 and runs through Dec. 31. Free. 512-719-3300. www.chorusaustin.org
WORTH THE TRIP
Nov. 27-Jan. 3
Johnson City Lights Spectacular
Johnson City will host its 31st annual light display across the city’s downtown and town square. Some events are canceled due to COVID-19, but guests can tour the light displays with social-distancing measures enforced. Lights begin nightly at dusk. Free. 201 S. Avenue F, Johnson City. www.lightsspectacular.com
