Keep the holiday spirit going at the begining of January where you can enjoy the drive through experience of Austin Trail of Lights, a showcase that attracts hundreds of thousands each year. The Austin Trail of Lights features more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels. Guests are able to drive through November 28- Januaray 3. Get your tickets here!
Experiencing Brick Fest Live will be like visiting the LEGO Wonderland of your childhood dreams. On a cross-country tour that will stop in Austin for two days, this event will feature LEGO exhibitions, live interactive stage shows, intricate and life-sized models, building activities and competitions, photo ops, exclusive and rare merchandise, and lots more. Tickets range from $24.99-$49.99; they can be purchased online.
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Dating back to 2003, Free Week is an annual event focusing on eating, drinking, and celebrating live music. It served as a way to keep performances and live music going at clubs and venues during a time where the city's liveliness starts to die down (the beginning of January, one of the coldest points of winter). And now, it stretches from Austin to Nashville, bringing in thousands of attendees eager to hear great music for free. Check back here for a lineup of performances and more info.
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by attending Austin's MLK Celebration. Enjoy live music, watch the parade, and browse goods from local merchants at this street fair. For more information, visit the official website.
Enjoy a memorable time painting with friends or loved ones accompanied by trap music tunes from the latest and hottest artists, drinks, gourmet food, and fun vibes. The event will be from 2 pm - 1 am, so whether you make this your first stop of the evening before continuing to hit the streets of Austin, or you decide to make it an all-day or all-night main event, plenty of fun will be had by all. Tickets are $25.
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Whether you opt to stand on the sidelines to cheer on runners or compete yourself, the 3M annual half marathon is an event to put on your to-do list while in Austin. Passing some of Austin's most popular locations and landmarks on a 13.1-mile course, that mostly goes downhill, this race is considered to have one of the fastest courses in the country. It's perfect for those aiming to run a personal best time. You can find more info and register online, the fee is $139.
