Celebrate Austin Fall 2019 Pocketguide

Calendar of Events
Ballet Austin’s “The Nutcracker” This year marks the
56th annual production of this family-friendly Christmas
classic. Each performance features a local celebrity as
Mother Ginger. Long Center, Dec. 7–23. balletaustin.org
Trail of Lights Spectacular display of more than 2
million lights with food trucks and nightly entertainment.
Many nights are free to attend. Zilker Park, Dec. 10–23.
austintrailoflights.org
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Shop national and local
vendors for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts at one of the
city’s oldest holiday festivals. Palmer Events Center, Dec.
13–24. armadillobazaar.com
Austin’s New Year Alcohol-free, family-friendly celebration
with musical acts, jugglers, storytellers, fire dancers, and
other performances –and, of course, fireworks. Auditorium
Shores, Dec. 31. austinsnewyear.com
JANUARY
Ice Skating at Whole Foods (See description on page 8.)
Nov. 23–Jan. 21. wholefoodsmarket.com/store/event/iceskating-plaza-1
Martin Luther King March and Festival Join the march
from the MLK statue at UT to Huston-Tillotson University to
celebrate King’s life and legacy. Jan. 20. mlkcelebration.com
FEBRUARY
Carnaval Brasileiro The largest Carnaval celebration outside
of Brazil delivers big on dance music, costumes, spirits,
and wild abandon. Emo’s, 2015 E Riverside Dr., Feb. 22.
sambaparty.com
MARCH
SXSW (aka South by Southwest) An extraordinary
combination of music, independent films and new
technology. Various locations, Mar. 13–22. sxsw.com
Rodeo Austin Where Weird Meets Western. 9100 Decker
Lake Rd., Mar. 14–28. rodeoaustin.com
St. Patrick’s Day Festival Family-friendly event – enjoy
the culture of Ireland including music, dance and language.
Various locations, Mar. 17. stpatricksdayaustin.com
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