Merry Merry!

The Naughty List Pub Crawl

5pm - 9pm @ The Library Bar (start), $23 wristband

You've been good all year—now it's time to be naughty. Hit four iconic Christmas bars with Naughty List games and drink specials at every stop, then cap it off with a wild Roast of Santa at Creek and Cave Comedy Club featuring Uncle Lazer and comics dressed as Charlie Brown, Scrooge, and more holiday icons. Wristband gets you 20% off all drinks plus entry to the roast.

Christmas Party at Nomadic Beerworks

5pm-10pm @ Nomadic Beerworks, FREE!

Get ready to sleigh! Actual free gifts (yes, real presents), beer on tap, food onsite, and DJs BerKay Ako, Chris Nelson, Echotype, Zkosta & Will Konitzer bringing festive chaos. It's the perfect excuse to avoid wrapping presents on December 23rd.

Holiday Magic at Chez Zee with Master Magician Brad Henderson

6pm-8pm @ Chez Zee - $16.24

A holiday treat for the whole family as master magician Brad Henderson returns with a new show, complete with bite-sized dessert bar, cocoa, cocktails, and mocktails. Close-up magic and holiday vibes at one of Austin's most beloved neighborhood spots.

Conjunto Tuesdays

7pm @ The Green Mesquite Barbeque, FREE!

Come groove while listening to traditional conjunto squeeze box music at this authentic weekly gathering. BBQ, cold beer, and the accordion-driven sounds that define Texas-Mexican culture—a refreshing alternative to standard holiday fare.

Christmas Eve Countdown at Lala's

8:30PM @ Lala's Little Nugget, FREE!

There's no place more gloriously weird to spend Christmas Eve than Austin's year-round Christmas dive bar. Lala's annual countdown brings together the faithful at this tinsel-draped institution where every night is Christmas—but the actual holiday hits different.

Jon Blondell & the Jazz Orphans

9:00PM @ The Elephant Room

Jolly Jon Blondell has performed every Christmas Eve at the Elephant Room since anyone can remember. This year he's leading from the bass chair with a crew of musical family members creating a joyous night spanning the entire musical spectrum brought to the jazz stage.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

2:00PM @ H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, $35+

Gravity-defying aerial feats, awe-inspiring acrobatics, and talented musicians blend circus artistry with holiday melodies. VIP tickets let you meet the cast and go behind the scenes. A family-friendly Christmas Eve afternoon that's pure spectacle.

Top Drawer's Year's End Party

11:00AM-3:00PM @ Top Drawer Thrift Store, FREE!

Happy Holidays and Ho Ho Ho! This beloved thrift store is serving love and magic with cookies, warm beverages (boozy or not), and last-minute gift opportunities. Stop by for a squeeze and score some sweet deals before the year ends

12 Days of Christmas at Lazarus Brewing

All Day @ Lazarus Brewing Co. (Airport Blvd), FREE!

The final day of Lazarus's holiday countdown features exclusive beer releases, holiday-inspired bites, and can't-miss merch deals. The ultimate prize? Your shot at FREE BEER FOR LIFE. Christmas Eve never tasted so good.

Blue Genie Art Bazaar - Final Day!

10:00AM-6:00PM @ 6100 Airport Blvd, FREE!

The 25th and final day of Austin's beloved holiday art market. Last chance to browse hundreds of local artists and artisans before the Bazaar closes for another year. Free admission and parking—no reservations needed.

How The Grackle Stole Christmas!

9:32 PM @ Oilcan Harry's, FREE!

The fourth annual drag spectacular promises holiday fantasy, drama, and glitter chaos—served at the delightfully specific time of 9:32 PM because Grackle runs on their own schedule. Come get festive, get messy, and let your chosen family steal your heart on Christmas night.

Christmas Fake Mustache & Potluck Party

2 PM @ Little Longhorn Saloon

This gloriously weird annual tradition combines fake facial hair with homemade casseroles in the most Austin way possible. Bring a dish, bring a 'stache, bring your people—then stick around for the weekly country jam starting at 8 PM.

Dale Watson's Annual Christmas Show & Dance

10 PM @ The Continental Club, $15

Honky-tonk royalty Dale Watson returns for his legendary Christmas night tradition at Austin's most iconic venue. This member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame carries the torch of Waylon and Willie—no advance tickets, just show up at 9 PM and get ready to two-step.

Christmas Karaoke hosted by Fenner

9 PM - 2 AM @ Hotel Vegas, FREE!

Skip the awkward family dinner tension and belt out holiday bangers at this annual Christmas karaoke blowout. Whether you're fleeing the fam or bringing them along, nothing says Christmas like screaming "All I Want For Christmas Is You" to a room full of strangers.

Realm of LARP Screening & Panel Discussion

7pm-10pm @ The Creek and the Cave - $15

Enter a world where fantasy isn't escapism—it's survival. This documentary screening with over one million online views follows hardcore LARPers who've spent decades developing alternate personas. Wear your LARPing attire and stick around for the panel moderated by 94.7FM's Brad Booker.

Bellydancing, Bottle-walking & More with Devin Alfather

7pm-9pm @ Speakeasy (Buda) - $13.58

Get ready to be mesmerized by Devin Alfather's skills—bellydancing AND bottle-walking in one unforgettable show. A uniquely Austin performance that'll have you wondering how any of it is physically possible.

Foodies & Fears: Dinner with Paranormies

7pm-10pm @ East 4th Street - $17.85

Finally, a dinner party for people who love all things horror, supernatural, and paranormal. Share your spooky story at the table with fellow believers and skeptics alike. Part of the Dinner with Strangers series for locals who vibe with the weird.

Coloring for All Y'all - Fourth Friday

5pm-9pm @ Slackers Brewing Co., FREE!

Coloring Book Night at this family-friendly brewery in Northwest Austin. Grab a beer, grab some colored pencils, and decompress from the holiday madness in the most wholesome way possible.

Wreck The Halls: thisisemo VS thisisnu metal

10pm @ 29th Street Ballroom - $15-18

Relive the glory days of eyeliner, heartbreak, and JNCO jeans at this nostalgic throwdown bouncing between My Chemical Romance and Slipknot all night. First 50 through the door snag free red caps, and $1 from every ticket goes to Central Texas Food Bank.

Pins & Needles Tattoos - Free Tattoo Day

11AM-9PM @ Pins & Needles on S. Congress

Here's your second chance to score a FREE tattoo and FREE duckpin bowling for life. Pins & Needles returns for another legendary giveaway day at their South Congress location—show up ready to get inked.

THE JUNGLE SHOW w/ Gibbons, Vaughan, Flanigin & Layton

8PM @ Antone's

Night two of a legendary Austin music event featuring Billy Gibbons, Jimmie Vaughan, and friends tearing up Antone's stage. A rare gathering of Texas guitar royalty at the historic blues club.

CRUSTMASS with DJ MadRaven and DJ Crustlord

8PM @ 1141 Airport Blvd

The best in punk and metal plus records and shirts for sale—because nothing says "Happy Holidays" like a grimy, crusty night of heavy riffs. Support local underground music at this anti-holiday holiday bash.

Hotel Vegas Discotheque: Studio 54 Night

9PM @ Hotel Vegas - $12

Pull out your platforms because Hotel Vegas is transforming into Studio 54 for one night only! Catch a Blondie tribute by Rapture at 9:30, back-to-back ABBA tribute sets by DiscoTex, and DJ Hot Donna spinning until 2AM. Disco dreams come true.

H-E-B Free Fourth Sunday at Texas Memorial Museum

1PM @ LBJ Library Area, FREE!

Step into the deep past at greater Austin's only natural history museum without spending a dime. Walk beneath towering tyrannosaurs, explore Texas biodiversity, and let the kids burn energy on the free fourth Sunday of the month.

Jim Franklin's 82nd Birthday Party

1–5PM @ Empire Control Room, FREE!

Austin's legendary armadillo artist celebrates 82 years with words by Jim himself, a documentary showing, cake, and a performance by Mr. Franklin and the Armadillo Groove Engine. A must for anyone who loves Austin's weird art history.

Clothing Swap + Coat Drive

3–6PM @ Nomadic Outpost, FREE!

Refresh your wardrobe sustainably while giving back. Bring gently used items and discover new-to-you pieces; leftover cold-weather clothing goes to local shelters. The feel-good vibes of decluttering meets community warmth.

Swing Dance Double Header: Sammy's Satin Sounds + Austin Django Project

7–11PM @ The Highball, FREE!

Get your lindy hop on with two hot bands in one night. Sammy's Satin Sounds and the Austin Django Project provide the vintage vibes while a free dance lesson gets beginners spinning. The Highball's retro-glam setting is perfect for this throwback evening.