Austin Weekend Guide: Snow On Congress, Pop Up Shops, 5K, More

AUSTIN, TX — The holiday season means there's much to celebrate this December, and so many activities around town, you're certain to find something for everyone on any given weekend in Austin. Check out some of the featured weekend activities happening around town. Enjoy!

Friday, Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Snow Much Fun on Congress: The Edge Rooftop and Bar will host a unique Christmas event that includes making it snow on the hour in Downtown Austin, at 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. There will be a special Holiday Catalog performance by Karen y Los Villancicos singing popular Christmas tunes from the Americas. The outdoor event will feature warm fire pits and a holiday crafted cocktail menu. For more click HERE. Edge Rooftop + Bar, 110 East 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701

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Friday, Dec. 6 from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

APL Holiday Craft Crawl 2019: It's time for the Austin Public Library’s Annual Holiday Craft Crawl for Adults Only at the Central Library. Enjoy the holiday sparkle at nine craft stations throughout the building, a photo booth, live music, a DJ in the Living Room, and all the standard holiday fare. The library will provide the craft supplies. Tickets are not required to attend, but please RSVP to give us a headcount for craft supplies.Claim tickets for yourself and your guests through this Eventbrite page. Adults only (18 and up only please). For more click HERE. Austin Central Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78701

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Friday, Dec. 6 beginning at 7:30 (multiple dates and times)

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer & Playwright: 10 Minute Plays for the Holidays: Start this season at the theatre with Dasher, Dancer, Prancer & Playwright: 10 Minute Plays for the Holidays! Santa packaged up seven short plays by America's most festive playwrights: Lavour Addison, Mary Burger, Patrick Gabridge, Heidi Kraay, Alex Rubin, and Kyle Therral Wilson. And Trinity Street Players is thrilled to unwrap and unpack them onstage this December. For more click HERE. Trinity Street Playhouse, 901 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701

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Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at 12 p.m.

Capital Area Halal Festival: Our Muslim neighbors collectively represent an incredibly diverse group of cultures, languages, traditions, and of course, cuisines. What better way to appreciate the beauty of that diversity than with a celebration of food, art, culture and tradition. The first Capital Area Halal Festival features local vendors and artisans offering authentic cuisines, unique arts and crafts, cultural experiences and more. Join us in breaking roti/khubz/ekmek/naan with your Muslim neighbors at this family friendly event! Free and open to the public. For more click HERE. Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd., Austin, TX 78754

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Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m.

Monthly Birding & Nature Hike: Hill Country Conservancy invites you to join us for our monthly Birding + Nature Hikes at Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve. These hikes are $5.00 per attendee and open to the public. For more click HERE. Nalle Bunny Run Wildlife Preserve, Bunny Run, Austin, TX 78746

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Saturday, Dec. 7 at 12 p.m.

Santa Cider Run: Join us at Austin Eastciders on Saturday, Dec. 7 at noon for a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at Austin Eastciders! Weave through the surrounding area at whatever pace you like, no matter what there’s a cider waiting for you at the finish line! We are all about being active, having fun and giving back to our local community - 10% of all proceeds from this run will go directly back to Operation Blue Santa. What’s included?! All participants receive a FREE cider from Eastciders and get to take home a seasonal tee, seasonal swag from the Brewery Running Series...plus swag, goodies and giveaways from our partners and sponsors + chance to win sweet door prizes and more free beer! For more click HERE. Austin Eastciders, 979 Springdale Rd., Austin, TX 78702

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Saturday, Dec. 7 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Love Train - Young Voice of Austin's Winter Concert: Young Voices of Austin invite you to join them in their winter concert, Love Train. The performance showcases musical selections that promote the idea that regardless of race, religion or creed, love brings everyone together. There will be beautiful holiday music, classics and contemporary, as well as recognizable music that makes you want to dance. For more click HERE. Austin Central Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78701

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Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Holiday Mini Market Presented by SpoonfulOne: Holiday Mini Market presented by SpoonfulOne is back on Sunday, December 8th at the South Congress Hotel! The first of its kind, Mini Market is a one day, pop-up shop featuring 38 curated brands, vendors, and activations from as far as South Korea and NYC to our hometown of Austin, all dedicated to Mamas and their Minis. Mini Market makes shopping and supporting small businesses convenient for all, especially mamas needing a day out! Garage and street parking is available, 38 hand-selected vendors perfect for all your holiday shopping needs, a Mother’s Lounge for all feeding, nursing and changing needs, with cocktails, coffee, and restaurants on hotel grounds. Doors will open at 10:00am with gift bags for the first 30 guests! For more click HERE. South Congress Hotel, 1603 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

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Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. -3 p.m.

Picures with Santa!: Join us for the 2nd annual Pictures with Santa event hosted by your favorite Realty Austin agents! We will have the same set up as last year -- craft station for the kids, balloon artist, food, drinks, and of course the big guy himself (Santa!!). Since the balloon sculptures were a huge hit last year we have added a second balloon artist as well as two face painters! Not required, but if you're feel like contributing, we will also be taking donations of new unwrapped toys for Austin's Blue Santa program. Friendly dogs also welcome! For more click HERE. Lustre Pearl E., 114 Linden St., Austin, TX 78702

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Sunday, Dec. 8 from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m

Berkeley Farm Open Hours: Your requests have been heard and answered! Berkeley Farm now has monthly Open Hours where you can bring the kids or your bestie and pop on over to see what a real urban farm looks like. We might be feeding animals, tending the garden, trimming goat hooves, or just hanging out -- come and be our guest as we show you around! Unless noted, it'll be on a Sunday afternoon from noon - 3pm. The event is free, but tickets are required for admission. For more click HERE. 1914 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745

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Sunday, Dec. 8 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Artisan and DIY Pop Up: Bring the kids and get ready to have some fun. Shop for local handmade gifts including Jewelry, Artwork, Sustainable Brands. Conscious Goods and Cru Bom Raw Chocolates are throwing a party at our temporary office at 906 Crystal Creek Drive from 12-4 THIS SUNDAY. So come by to stock up on Conscious Goods and shop some of my favorite local vendors. For more click HERE. Conscious Goods HQ , 906 Crystal Creek Dr., Austin, TX 78746

For more events, be sure and check out the Austin Patch Events Calendar.