Nick Shuley joins Game Time on Thursdays for the Four Pack Plan of Attack for your Austin weekend! It’s a special holiday edition of the Four Pack, and we’ve got everything you need for the whole family.
Top concerts for the week
Thursday December 18 – William Beckmann @ Paramount
Thursday December 18 – Buenos Diaz @ Guero’s
Friday December 19 – Rob Baird @ Saxon Pub
Friday December 19 – Robert Earl Keen @ ACL LIVE
Friday December 19 – Patty Griffin @ Paramount
Saturday December 20 – Walker Lukens @ Paramount
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar – Dec 13 – 21 @ Palmer Events Center
Known as Austin’s homegrown holiday tradition for nearly five decades, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is back at the Palmer Events Center (900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704) with some exciting new changes for this year’s show. Austin’s highly beloved art and music festival will take place Dec. 13 – 21 from 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. daily.
With roots in Austin’s legendary Armadillo World Headquarters, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is one of Austin’s longest-running art and music festivals!
Texas Women’s basketball vs. San Diego State 12/21 @ Moody Center
Check out the undefeated and #2 Texas Women as they Take on San Diego State 6-3
Holiday is a great time to go and see a game when tickets are cheaper. take the fam.
Miracle on 5th Street Christmas Pop Up Bar – Daily Through 12/28 @ The Eleanor
Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in the most festive and nostalgic setting in the city. Featuring wall-to-wall Christmas decor, multiple bars, cheery social experiences, and a whole lot of Christmas spirits!
Sip one of the many Christmas cocktails crafted,take your next profile picture in Santa’s Throne, and connect with friends & family in the most decked out holiday bar in the city. It’s Christmas cheer like you’ve never seen it before.
Peppermint Parkway @ COTA – Through 12/28
Peppermint Parkway returns to Circuit of The Americas through December 28th! Experience a walk through holiday spectacular with holiday displays, millions of lights, dancing characters and a holiday plaza full of food, rides, activities and more.
There’s plenty to do after your trip through the parkway, snap a picture with Santa through December 25th, visit the Peppermint Pub and enjoy a holiday themed drink, do some shopping at Mint’s Market, take a tip to the top of the COTA Tower Observation Deck for the full view of the parkway, take a spin on the brand new Circuit Breaker supercoaster and more!
Austin Trail of Lights Through 12/23
The Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park is a must-see, beloved Central Texas holiday tradition now in its 61st year. The spectacle of more than 2 million lights, glowing Christmas trees and other holiday scenes that illuminate the park is open from Dec. 10-23, nightly from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Food trucks, rides, live music and photos with Santa are available for all.
