| Whether you're a visitor or a local, there are plenty of | | | | that will be remembered and appreciated for many |
| things to do in Austin, Texas in December. In addition to | | | | years to come. The bazaar also features some of the |
| all the other attractions, live music venues, and | | | | best musical talent in Austin and the surrounding region. |
| restaurants the city is known for, there are a number | | | | There is modest admission price. |
| of other annual events you won't want to miss. | | | | #2 Zilker Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony |
| Here are three popular annual Austin December | | | | How does Austin kick of the Christmas season? By |
| events: | | | | lighting the 150 foot Zilker Tree in early December in |
| #1 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar | | | | Zilker Park. The Zilker Tree is not a real tree, but rather |
| The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar has been a tradition in | | | | a series of spiraling streamers, cables, and bulbs built |
| Austin since 1976. The two week festival includes art | | | | on the frame of one of Austin's historical Moonlight |
| that runs the entire spectrum - from fine art to the | | | | Towers (carbon-arc lamps from the 1890s). |
| hand-crafted and unique. The Armadillo is a popular | | | | The lighting tradition can be traced back to 1967. The |
| choice for Christmas shoppers on the lookout for gifts | | | | Zilker Tree stays lit through the end of the month. |