October 24, 2024
Lifestyle, Events,
From philanthropic galas to festive theater performances, celebrate the season with these unmissable Austin events and create unforgettable memories with loved ones.
Breland performing at the 2023 Fore Kids ATX. Don’t miss the 2024 celebration November 1-2. PHOTO BY TYLER SCHMITT
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
11/1-2
Fore Kids ATX
Come enjoy Cirque Du Austin on the 1st and a golf tournament with professionals on the 2nd to raise money for children’s healthcare services. Four Seasons Austin, Omni Barton Creek Fazio Foothills, forekidsatx.org

Take your seat at Festival Hall for the Round Top Film Festival November 7-10. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROUND TOP FESTIVAL INSTITUTE
11/7-10
Round Top Film Festival
This four-day experience will hold over 40 screenings as well as the opportunity to network and party with live music. roundtopfilmfest.org
11/10-24
Wicked
This award-winning musical puts a twist on The Wizard of Oz. Make sure to catch Austin’s performance. Paramount theatre, austin-theater.com
11/13
The House Party
Join the Ronald McDonald House for complimentary drinks, appetizers, and a good time with live music and an auction. The Paggi House, rmhcctx.org/thehouseparty
11/16
Lone Stars and Angels Gala
Raise money for St. Jude at their annual gala, where there’ll be cocktails and dinner as well as auctions and entertainment. Austin Marriott Downtown, stjude.org
11/16-17
Texas Book Festival
This literary event is for all the bookworms: from panels to book signings to meeting best-selling authors, you won’t want to miss it. texasbookfestival.org
Don’t miss Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time tour when she stops in Austin November 17. PHOTO BY CBS PHOTO ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES
11/17
Christmas Time!
Mariah Carey signals the Christmas season with “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” See her at Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time! tour when she stops in Austin. Moody Center, mariahcarey.com
11/18
Andy Roddick Foundation Gala
This gala raises money for children’s summer programs and will feature cocktails, dinner, an auction, and a live concert. The Moody Theatre, andyroddickfoundation.org/gala
11/20-24
A Christmas Affair
Support the Junior League of Austin for their four-day annual market featuring over 200 vendors. Palmer Events Center, jlaustin.org/achristmas-affair
12/1
Paint Your Pet
Kick off December with a fun day of painting to raise money for PMAD TX. 12129 Ranch Road 620 N, paintingwithatwist.com
12/6-23
The Nutcracker
A staple of the holiday season, The Nutcracker is a show filled with dancing and wonder. Make sure to catch Ballet Austin’s production this season. The Long Center, balletaustin.org
12/7
Dancing With the Stars Austin
Join the Center for Child Protection for a star-studded evening of celebrity dancers and raising funds for children who have experienced abuse. JW Marriott Austin, centerforchildprotection.org
12/7
Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run
The Austin Trail of Lights Fun Run takes you through the beautiful lights display in Zilker Park, where the Finish Line Festival awaits. Zilker Park, austintrailoflights.org/2024-fun-run
12/14-23
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
This annual fine arts and music festival is a wonderful place to find gifts for loved ones this holiday season. Palmer Events Center, armadillobazaar.com
12/17
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Watch a stunning performance by The Austin Symphony Orchestra as they play along to a screening of a classic: The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Long Center, my.austinsymphony.org
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