KSA Knows the best ways to celebrate this holiday season in Austin. Here are a few of our favorites:
Santa's Ranch (New Braunfels)
November 6 through January 3 | 9561 I-35 North
Bring your friends and family and enjoy one of the best holiday light exhibits in the state! You'll take a drive through over a mile of winding country roads while taking in the beautiful lights, animated Christmas displays, and enjoying homemade hot cocoa, kettle corn, and snacks.
Lakeway Trail of Lights
November 20 through January 3 | Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek
The trail shines brightly each night with thousands of twinkling lights for all to enjoy!
Maywald Christmas Light Display
November 21 through January 3 | 10505 Twilight Vista
Donations received at the light show benefit Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas. The Maywalds raised over $45,000 totaling over $76,000 in four years!
Lala's Christmas Bar
2207 Justin Ln Austin, TX
Please stop by for a cold beer or tasty cocktail with the friendliest bar staff in town.
Natural Bridge Caverns Christmas (San Antonio)
26496 Natural Bridge Caverns Road
Hear your favorite carols echo through Texas' largest underground cavern. Visit with Santa 'Spelunker' Claus, take a stroll through a 1/3 mile trail of lights, roast s'mores, and enjoy live music!
German Christmas Market
The German Free School, 507 East 10th Street
Authentic German handcrafted Christmas ornaments, nutcrackers, Gluehwein (hot spiced wine), and Christmas Stollen.
Towns to visit that feel like a Hallmark holiday movie:
Fredericksburg — Voted 'Best Small Town for Christmas in the South' by Southern Living. Ice skating, a 30-foot Christmas tree, holiday shopping, and 55 Nights of Fredericksburg Lights!
Johnson City — The Lights Spectacular display has transformed this Hill Country town for over 31 years.
College Station — Santa's Wonderland features hayrides, ice skating, a Texas-sized gingerbread village, and live music.