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If nothing gets you in a festive mood more than twinkling lights on a starry night, hot chocolate and Christmas trees, then we have two must-see activities for you. We’re lucky because we have two Trails of Lights — one in downtown Austin at Zilker Park and a smaller version of fun in Lakeway behind City Hall.

Thousands and thousands of twinkling lights await!

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Well “frightful” might be a stretch, but the colder weather outside definitely has us in the mood for the holiday season. Decorations are popping up and Christmas carols are playing on repeat in the stores. Ready or not, ‘tis the season!

The Hill Country Galleria really gets into the spirit, kicking off its holiday season this Thursday, November 20^th with the 8^th annual Tree Lighting event. Santa also makes his arrival, to the delight of kids from 1 to 92.

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Each year as Austin welcomes the excitement of Formula 1 to our city, we get better and better at throwing fun-filled events that embrace the excitement of hosting the most star-studded motorsport event in the world.

Beginning on Halloween, October 31, Circuit of the Americas (COTA) will host a turbo-charged festival downtown called Fan Fest. The schedule of live music at Fan Fest — a free event — is impressive to say the least. Bands include Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, De La Soul, Grupo Fantasma, Dale Watson, Fishbone, Whiskey Shivers and more. Plus, a super line-up of cover bands.

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