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Viva La Vida Festival and Parade

Mexic-Arte Museum's 43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival and Parade, part of Dia de los Muertos Celebrando Juntos, is Austin's largest.

Austin · Republic Square Park
FestivalFamilyIndoor
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Wine on the Green - Dallas

An outdoor event at City Hall Plaza Park in Dallas. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.

Dallas · City Hall Plaza Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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To Have and to Hold

To Have and to Hold at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicCouplesLive
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Hall-O-Fest

Arts and culture at Chicken N Pickle - San Antonio. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

San Antonio · Chicken N Pickle - San Antonio
Culture
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Low Low Car Show & Concert - 24th Annual

A sports event at Cowboys Dance Hall in San Antonio. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.

San Antonio · Cowboys Dance Hall
SportsAdultsOutdoor
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Ballet Folklórico de Austin

Celebrating Día de Muertos with a colorful spirit of love, the Ballet Folklórico de Austin pays tribute to our ancestors.

Austin · Downtown Austin
Arts
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​​Celebrate the Holidays with Printmaking

​​Celebrate the Holidays with Printmaking | Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Skip To Main Content Calendar Member Login Search Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Open Daily 9am to 5pm Menu Open Daily 9am to 5pm Search.

Garland · Dallas Arboretum Events: Learn More about ​​Celebrate the Holidays with Printmaking
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
Mon–Thu free; Fri/Sun $15 online or $20 gate; Sat $25 online or $30 gate; children 12 and under free

Wurstfest

German and Texas food, beer, carnival rides and live performances over ten days beside the Comal River.

New Braunfels · Wurstfest grounds at Landa Park
FoodFamilyFestival
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Texas Tamarindo & Chamoy Festival 2026

A local festival at 7701 FM 1346, San Antonio, TX 78220. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

San Antonio · 7701 FM 1346, San Antonio, TX 78220
FestivalFamilyLive
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Soup Season in the Garden with Chef Sharon

Warm up with cozy comfort soups, delicious flavors, and plenty of culinary inspiration as Chef Sharon Van Meter.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: A Tasteful Place
CultureFamilyOutdoor
Members $69; guests $79

Celebrate the Holidays with Printmaking

Learn relief printmaking with Iron Frog Press in the Dallas Arboretum Green Classroom. The workshop covers carving and printing techniques for handmade artwork and gifts.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: Green Classroom
ArtsIndoor
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An Evening with Kevin McDonald

Arts and culture at Fallout Theater in Austin. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Austin · Fallout Theater
ArtsIndoor
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Thaïs

Thaïs at the Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
Culture
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Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival 2026

A local festival at Camaron street and Houston st in San Antonio. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

San Antonio · Camaron street and Houston st
FestivalFamilyLive
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Thaïs

Thaïs at the Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
Culture
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An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma

An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
CultureCouplesLive
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Christmas Tree Lighting

Sugar Land's Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled at Town Square on November 20. The city lists a 5 to 8 p.m. event window.

Sugar Land · Sugar Land Town Square
FestivalFamilyOutdoorHoliday
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3 Melts of Christmas

​​Celebrate the season with comfort, creativity, and plenty of melted goodness.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: A Tasteful Place
CultureSeasonal
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​​Floral Candles Workshop

​​Explore your sense of smell, taste and hearing to create a custom 10 oz candle.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: Green Classroom
Culture
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Houston Turkey Dash

Arts and culture at Delmar Stadium in Houston. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Houston · Delmar Stadium
Culture
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Ford Holiday River Parade 🎄

A local festival at The San Antonio River Walk. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

San Antonio · The San Antonio River Walk
FestivalFamilySeasonal
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Turkey Shuffle 5K/10K - Fort Worth

A sports event at Riverside Trailhead 3201 Riverfront Dr Fort Worth, TX US 76107. The organizer has the latest start time and registration details.

Fort Worth · Riverside Trailhead 3201 Riverfront Dr Fort Worth, TX US 76107
SportsAdultsOutdoor
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Leslie Odom, Jr. - The Christmas Tour

Experience the Magic of the Season with Leslie Odom, Jr. Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. returns for his 2026 Christmas Tour, following last year's completely sold-out run.

Austin · Downtown Austin
CultureSeasonal
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San Antonio Tamales Festival 2026

A local festival at 7701 FM 1346 in San Antonio. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.

San Antonio · 7701 FM 1346
FestivalFamilyLive
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Holiday ​Gingerbread House

Join us for a sweet, sprinkle-covered, frosting-filled Gingerbread House class.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: A Tasteful Place
CultureSeasonal
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Light-Up Celebration Kickoff & Market

Windcrest opens its Light-Up celebration with a market and community gathering at City Hall. The official event details list December 5 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Windcrest · Windcrest City Hall
FestivalFamilyOutdoorHoliday
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WINTER WONDERLAND MARKET

Arts and culture at 408 s harwood st dallas tx. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Dallas · 408 s harwood st dallas tx
CultureFamilyFood
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​​Winter Wreath Watercolor

​​Explore watercolor in this friendly and relaxed beginner painting workshop and learn to paint seasonal foliage.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: Green Classroom
Culture
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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Graham Reynolds

Graham Reynolds at Rollins Studio Theatre, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicIndoor
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Holiday Chocolate Edible Ornaments

Celebrate the season with chocolate! Arts and culture at Dallas Arboretum: A Tasteful Place. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: A Tasteful Place
CultureSeasonal
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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Graham Reynolds

Graham Reynolds at Rollins Studio Theatre, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicIndoor
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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Elf in Concert

Elf in Concert at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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Elf in Concert

Elf in Concert at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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Houston's 12k of Christmas 2026

Arts and culture at 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77002. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.

Houston · 1100 Bagby, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77002
CultureSeasonal
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker at Dell Hall, Long Center in Austin. See the official venue listing for tickets and show details.

Austin · Downtown Austin
MusicLive
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​​Seasonal Tree Painting

​​Slow down, breathe deep, and let winter's quiet beauty guide your brush.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: Green Classroom
Culture
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A night of the unexpected...

Eat, drink, and be merry before sitting front row for the best fireworks display in town. Join us as we redefine the way Austin celebrates New Year's Eve and experience the Long Center in a whole new way.

Austin · Downtown Austin
FestivalFamilySeasonal
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Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Welcome the new year early with a noon ball drop, bubble dancing and winter STEM.

Dallas · Dallas Arboretum: Children's Adventure Garden
Family
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