The Christmas season is one of the most anticipated of the year and in Austin, Texas, The celebrations can already be felt throughout the city. Numerous bazaars, festivals and markets take place in December where residents can find decorations, gifts and special experiences to enjoy these days.
One of the most traditional Christmas events in the Texas capital is the Annual market of the German-Texan Cultural Heritage Societya must-attend event for those who want to buy authentic ornaments, handicrafts and imported decorations, they say Visit Austin.
This market stands out because it offers genuine pieces from the region Erzgebirge, East Germanya region internationally known for its long Christmas tradition. In addition to handicrafts, visitors can taste typical seasonal German specialties, such as: Stollen or Christian Stollena sweet bread with raisins and citrus notes, covered with powdered sugar, or the popular cookies from Silke’s German gourmet cookies.
You can also enjoy the traditional Mulled winethe mulled wine typical of German Christmas markets, ideal for warming up. The festive atmosphere includes activities for children and the presence of Santa Clauswho will tour the market to give smiles and Christmas details.
The event will also feature live music from World Gone Mad Brass Band And Isaak Klaus from Lederhosen Junkies. Like every year, there are also gift vouchers and the opportunity to give away German courses.
He German-Texan Christmas market is celebrated on December 6, 2025from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.min the German free school and its gardenslocated in 507 E. 10th St., Austin, TX 78701.
The entrance fee is approx $10.38 per person. The children of 12 years or younger have free entry. This edition marks the 30th anniversary of the event.
In addition to the German Society’s traditional Christmas market, there will be several offers to enjoy Christmas in the Texas capital, such as: Bazaars, Christmas shows, ballet and festivals which will last until January 2026.
This year it will be like that Blue Genie Art Bazaarwith in-person and virtual purchasing options, with a variety of pieces to explore, from serious art to fun and kitschy pieces, while supporting local artists. There will be those too Armadillo Christmas Bazaar at the Palmer Events Center, the destination for art shopping for more than 45 seasons featuring local and national award-winning artists, set to run Dec. 13-21.
The 60th edition of Austin Trail of Lights It is part of the city’s Christmas traditions, with a two-kilometer route illuminated by two million lights, 90 illuminated Christmas trees and more than 70 Christmas displays, available from the 10th to the 23rd of this month.
This December returns Christmas walk through the centerwhere on the 12th of the month you can walk along Congress Avenue between 9th and 11th streets to enjoy various free activities such as temporary shops, the Christmas shopping pass, Santa Claus presentations and the 13-meter-tall Christmas tree for photography.
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