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Happy Thanksgiving, yes‘Everyone! Start the holiday season with a program full of happy events. Drive down to Peppermint Parkway or enjoy the opening weekend of Austin’s popular Trail of Lights. If movies are more your thing, Elf is on the calendar. Check out the top five things to do in Austin this Thanksgiving weekend in Austin.
Friday November 26th
Circuit of the Americas presents Peppermint Parkway
Ride the Peppermint Parkway on the Circuit of the Americas this weekend. Activities include the famous Candy Cane Cruise, plus games, a meetup with Santa, and rides at Peppermint Plaza. Two new villages, ONEderland and Twinkle Trail, are open for even more holiday magic this year. Go online for tickets and more information. The Peppermint Parkway is open until December 26th.
Saturday November 27th
The Trail Foundation presents Santa on the Trail
Santa will be performing on the trails of Austin at Festival Beach for just two days. Highlights of this rare sighting include pictures with Santa, live music, and vacation-inspired goodies to take away. Entry is free and public. Visit the Event website for more information.
57th annual Austin Trail of Lights
Austin’s premier Christmas lighting activation is plugged back in for another festive year. This year’s Austin Trail of Lights will be a drive-through format where visitors can enjoy their vehicles’ numerous light shows while eating cookies and listening to Christmas music. Secure your vehicle passes here online. The Austin Trail of Lights is open in Zilker Park until December 31st.
Vista Brewing presents film Under the Stars: Eleven
Curl up on the lawn of the Vista Brewing Beer Garden stage and enjoy a free screening of the popular holiday movie Elf. Order your movie snacks, including s’mores kits and a variety of items, from the Vista Grill through the Event website. Buddy the Elf will also perform for visitors who want a festive photo. Guests are asked to bring their own camping chairs and blankets. Although the event is free and public, guests are encouraged to register online.
Blood Over Texas presents Horror for the Holidays
Celebrate the holiday season with a healthy dose of horror at the Palmer Events Center. The highlights of the hair-raising event include 70 dark vendors, Christmas photos with Evil Santa, the Krampus Parade, sideshow appearances and more. Expect to mingle with and mingle with some of the monsters from the House of Torment and Bat City Scaregrounds as you dig for the scariest merchandise. Horror for the Holidays is open until November 28th. Get tickets here.
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