lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Austin

Holiday Market at Lucky Arrow! Dec 5, 3-7:30 PM. Festive cheer with local art, vendors, live music, food, cocktails & Santa 5-7:30 PM!

Join us for our incredible Holiday Market in NW Austin. We'll have amazing vendors, gift wrapping stations, games, food trucks and Santa!

All Ages welcome at the Who-Stravaganza, all centered around an interactive reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Come to Cabana Club for Bad Santa by Jack Daniel's! Enjoy live music, a tattoo pop-up, award-winning chili, spiked eggnog, and more!

fUNNER & Black Days are throwing their LAST shindig of the year at Hanovers Draught Haus in Pflugerville! Pre-Sale RSVP Tables available!

Join Jimmy Eat Brisket for Emo Christmas on East 7th! Free, 21+ show with live emo hits at the new Whiskey Tango Foxtrot SPORTING CLUB

Join us. No tickets required. Free Admission to Shop, $10 Breakfast, $5 Photo with Santa, benefiting Class of 2025 Senior Celebration.

Ring in the Holiday Season at The Hill Country Galleria the first weekend of December! Join us for a run/walk/stroll and a kiddos’ dash!!!

Come join us for a festive day of shopping and holiday cheer as Santa makes his way through the Austin Flea!

The North Pole just sent word that our old friend, Santa Claus will be visiting P. Terry's Burger Stand in Lakeway this year!

Wildwood Realty would love to invite you to our first Annual Photos with Santa event.

GTHS 29th Annual German Christmas Market. Get your shopping on. It’s time for the most authentic German Texan Christmas Market in Texas.

Create the Perfect Holiday Gift: A Personal Poem and Letterpress Card with Typewriter Rodeo

COME PAINT AND SPEAK WITH US!! ENJOY A FUN-FILLED SOCIAL EVENT WITH A SPECIAL ARTIST! THERE WILL BE AN UGLY SWEATER CONTEST AND GIVEAWAY!

Come join us for a festive and magical Christmas experience as we take you on a tour of beautifully decorated homes in Terrell, Texas.

Get ready for some festive fun at Jack Jack's Jolly Jingle - snap a pic with Santa and shop at our holiday market and support rescue dogs!

Join us Dec 7, 2-4 PM, for Teamly Realty’s come-and-go Christmas Party! Crafts, treats, & a holiday movie. Wear your silliest sweater!

A family-friendly festival with a paid bazaar of 20+ vendors & several free activities including inflatables, crafts, & a visit from Santa.

Bring the whole family to kick off the holiday season with a free outdoor screening of the classic Christmas movie Home Alone!

Get ready to rock your ugliest Christmas sweater at our HCRW Ugly Sweater Christmas Party - it's gonna be lit!

Get ready to kick up your heels and dance the night away at the Montesino Annual Christmas Barn Dance! Mage Buse and Pearl Snaps

December 7th, we're rolling out the tents red tarpet for a wildly, messy night of Clown Chaos! 1-800-Clown-Town presents Rubber Chicken Soup: We're serving up an adult-themed clown tarp show, piping hot with mischief and a side of filth at Kick

One Day of Shopping: Sunday, December 8th   Holiday décor, Christmas ornaments, affordable gifts, and gourmet

Join us at Bouldin Acres Braker for a fun night of Christmas movie trivia - test your knowledge and win fun prizes!

Join us every month for a new book at a new brewery, from cult classics to creative non fiction, from stouts to sours.

Join us for a cozy evening of sipping cocoa and shopping for luxurious cashmere gifts at our Cashmere & Cocoa Christmas event!

Cat ladies sip, swap, and sleigh! Bring a cat toy for a festive gift exchange at LaLa’s Little Nugget. Cocktails, pizza, & meowgic awaits!

Demonstration. You will not be cooking in this class.

¡Celebra la Navidad al estilo latino con música, baile, comida deliciosa y mucha diversión en nuestra fiesta!

Vamos celebrar o Natal juntos no CVB Christmas Party com muita alegria, comida gostosa e presentes!

¡Celebra la Navidad con nosotras en la fiesta Empoderadas llena de alegría, sorpresas y empoderamiento femenino!

Get ready for a festive night out filled with colorful fun and Christmas cheer at our HOLI DOLLY CHRISTMAS NIGHT OUT!

Join us for a morning of festive fun with jolly old Santa himself at our Breakfast with Santa event!

The North Pole just sent word that our old friend, Santa Claus will be visiting P. Terry's Burger Stand #7 this year!

Come hang out at Doc's Drive In for a festive holiday marketplace where Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a special appearance!

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with your furry friends at A Wild Christmas Pawty - it's going to be a howling good time!

Join us for a festive holiday pop-up event featuring incredible women-owned brands, perfect for finding all your Christmas gifts!

Join Flores Market for LatinFest for a 2-day Celebration of Latinidad. 100% Latino/a music lineup, vendor market, MASKS art show, creative workshops and more. Free drinks, family-friendly, free and open to the public. Shop local and Latinx this holiday!

Join us for a festive evening of mingling, games, and holiday cheer at our Singles' Christmas Mingle event!

Join Mama Merlot for a wild night of drag performances as Santa slays the stage with fabulous Queens!

Celebrate the Holiday Season the Goth way. Put on your darkest holiday outfits and bring your shopping bags for this special night.

Get your tickets now to see Peter Pan - Theatrical Production in Austin! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Bass Concert Hall.

Ready. Set. Glow!

A concert featuring an 18-piece big band with Texas State Jazz students and professionals playing jazz arrangments of Christmas tunes.

Watch Bob Clark's holiday horror classic inside the gothic, Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Austin, TX!

Comedy, Music, Games | You've been good all year long, be bad for one night...

Get ready to see Hinder in Austin at The Saxon Pub. Secure your tickets now to Hinder before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

Celebrate the season with a 20-minute session, $200, and 15-20 stunning images! Admission to Sweet Eats is required (not included).

Get your tickets now to see Ballet Austin: The Nutcracker in Austin! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Dell Hall at Long Center For The Performing Arts.

Come celebrate Ukrainian Christmas with traditional food, caroling and music! Everything included in a ticket!

Walk to the Manger: An interactive, family adventure where you will experience the story of Christmas! The Round Rock Christmas tradition returns for one night only!

Santa is coming to Juliet Italian Kitchen Georgetown for a breakfast buffet, activities, and a Santa visit with photos ! December 1st & 22nd

Come join us at Maggiano's Austin for a delicious breakfast with Santa - a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season!

Pat Byrne

It's back, baby! The return of our community 'Dirty Santa' holiday game night, hosted by Diamond Dior Davenport and friends.

Fun, festive, free celebration for all ages.

Get ready to see Nikki Glaser in Austin at ACL Live At The Moody Theater. Secure your tickets now to Nikki Glaser before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

Run in this Small, Private Group Run with other runners and our run pacers through a beautiful route!

Close out the year & step into the new, there’s no better time to pause, reflect, & set our intentions for what we want to call in for 2025.

Give your child a fun and active holiday break! Our camp offers games, movement, and life skills to build confidence, and friendships!

Get ready to see Kill Tony in Cedar Park at HEB Center at Cedar Park. Secure your tickets now to Kill Tony before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

A night of intentionality with Cacao, Journaling, Meditation + Sound to connect mind, body, spirit for manifestation of the year ahead.

Say goodbye to 2024 with a guided nature walk, meditation and live music picnic as the sun sets.

Hands on. . You will be cooking with a small team in this class.

Join the Phoenix for the 3rd annual sober New Year's Eve party at Pease Park!

A Night of Fine Dining and Dancing , With 3 of the Award Winning Tejano Groups of Texas

Help us ring in the New Year at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar in Austin

Get ready to ring in the New Year with us at the HeyDey Social Club Rooftop Celebration!

Ring in 2025 in lavish style at The Roosevelt Room's annual Roaring 20s New Year's Eve Party!