The holidays are a time of giving and sharing. Whether its giving gifts to a loved one or sharing your dinner table with friends, the fulfillment we receive from comforting others is better than anything that could be bought in a store.
Austin is a city that is full of opportunities to help out your community, especially around the holidays. Get into the spirit by heading to one of these holiday charity events around Christmas in Austin allowing you to make an impact this season.
Related Read: Romantic Holiday Date Ideas in Austin
Attend These Holiday Charity Events in Austin
Starlit Austin
Attend the annual holiday celebration at The Park at Indeed Tower where a free family-friendly outdoor event brings the community together in support of Dell Children’s Medical Center. You can enjoy live music under the glow of the tower’s sparkling 20-foot tall light art installation, The Kilroy Star, as well as additional programming and complimentary offerings.
There will be a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, sweet treats and savory hot drinks like cocoa and donuts, and live musical performances by an energetic DJ and drummer duo.
The highlight of the evening is the charitable donation presented to Dell Children’s Medical Center by Kilroy, the owner of Indeed Tower. You can donate to Dell Children’s annual toy drive, Holiday Village, in support of pediatric patients. The event is on Dec 1, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
36th Annual Coats for Kids by The Junior League of Austin
During the holiday season, the temperature tends to drop, meaning many places experience cold weather. Unfortunately, some families are not able to afford coats to keep their children warm. Thankfully, The Junior League of Austin started the Coats for Kids program, a holiday charity event donating more than 34,000 coats to children in need every holiday season.
You can help out by donating a lightly used coat or volunteering on coat distribution day from Dec 1 to Dec 10 at the Palmer Events Center. Provide a little warmth this holiday season and give a coat to someone who needs it.
Christmas at the Caswell House
Every year since 1983, the Austin Junior Forum has hosted a Christmas extravaganza at the historic Caswell House. The AJF decorates the house from head to toe and offers holiday-related shopping that includes ornaments, holiday decorations, jewelry, clothing, and gourmet foods.
In addition to shopping, the house also hosts various holiday-themed events such as Milk and Cookies with Santa, Shop til' You Drop Happy Hour, and holiday luncheons. The best part of this holiday charity event in Austin is part of all the proceeds goes to non-profit organizations.
The forum has donated over $1.7 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon, so come for a great cause this holiday season at the Caswell House on December 3!
There are many different organizations all over Austin doing great things this holiday season, and many of them are always looking for help. So do some giving back this holiday season and contribute to a great cause at one of these holiday charity events in Austin!
For more Christmas events in Austin, register on 512area and connect to everything going on in the Austin area. Best of all, it's free!
Cover photo courtesy of Unsplash
