5 New Ways to Celebrate the Holidays

An oldie but a goodie: Mozart's Coffee Roasters has been an Austin holiday staple since 2010. Bundle up, because this lakeside outdoor venue can get chilly even with the heat lamps. You'll be rewarded with a dazzling light show and plenty of seasonal treats.

The annual Festival of Lights in Zilker Park keeps expanding every year. You can take it all in up close or admire it from afar, including from the 360 bridge. Book ahead, as dates frequently sell out.

Austin's festive bar scene comes alive with Christmas-themed pop-ups all over town. Standouts include The Lenora, Candy Land at Cosmic Saltillo, Yule at Yuzu, and the Nutcracker pop-up at Daydreamer.

Looking for a new way to see the city during the holidays? Twisted Texas Tours offers family-friendly experiences, from brewery visits to Austin history tours, with room for groups of up to 32 people.

Celebrate all eight crazy nights at Kitty Cohen's, where they've launched a Hanukkah-themed pop-up. The venue serves up specialty cocktails inspired by Jewish tradition, including latke-inspired drinks.