Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Daily Dec. 13-21, 11am-9:30pm. 900 Barton Springs. armadillobazaar.com
The holiday season is all about traditions, and keeping them going is this market’s mission. What began as a way to fund the iconic Armadillo World Headquarters now fills the Palmer Events Center with shoppers and supporters. Ring in 50 seasons of shoppin’ with over 200 fine artists and makers from right here in Austin. Soundtracked by local musicians all yuletide long, you can marvel at handicrafts while humming along.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Daily through Dec. 23, 10am-10pm; Dec. 24, 10am-6pm. 6100 Airport. bluegenieartbazaar.com
Here’s another A-Town classic and for good reason: This art bazaar has gathered beneath its titular turquoise magician for more than 20 seasons. In a pinch or overwhelmed by crowds? Their online store boasts hundreds of thoughtfully made goods that’ll wow. In the market for a genie of sorts? Their personal shoppers have you covered – they stuff stockings for sport!
Oh What Fun!
Thursday-Sunday through Dec 21, 11am-10pm; Thanksgiving Day, 10am-3pm; Monday, Dec. 22, and Tuesday, Dec. 23, 11am-10pm; Dec. 24, noon-3pm. 422 Guadalupe. ohwhatfunatx.com
Take a trip Downtown to stroll through vendor booths while sipping festive drinks to assuage your sweet tooth. At this brand-new immersive holiday spectacular, fairy lights twinkle with elven laughter. Seasonal shopping not completely satisfying your holiday fix? Visit for themed events like the Weenie Wonderland dachshund meetup on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Holiday Reuse Art Market
Dec. 6-7, 11am-4pm. 2005 Wheless. austincreativereuse.org/reuse-market
Achieve the next level of sustainable shopping at Austin Creative Reuse’s holiday happening. Fifty-plus vendors present wares carefully crafted with reused materials from scavenged jewels to thrifted fashion. Plus, hands-on activities hosted by community organizations present you the chance to gift your very own creation.
HoliGAY Market
Dec. 6-7, 11am-5pm. 1500 E. Fourth. thelittlegayshop.com
Back and better than ever for another year, the Little Gay Shop presents two days of shopping small, local, and queer. LGBTQIA makers and shop owners of all stripes and persuasions show off their talents for this festive occasion – from glassmiths and painters to authors and bakers.
Community First! Village of Lights
Dec. 5-6 & 12-13, 5:30-9pm. 9630 Loyola Ln. mlf.org/village-of-lights
Thousands of holiday lights will twinkle and sparkle, choreographed to holiday music that would make even Scrooge marvel. Here, the family-friendly shopping, carnival games, and Christmas movies are so exquisite that Santa even stops by for a visit.
Holiday Hootenanny
Dec. 13; 2pm-12am. 504 Montopolis. kutx.org/kutx-presents/holiday-hootenanny-2025
Part music festival, part holiday party, this one-day extravaganza hosts all things dancey and artsy. It wouldn’t be Austin without flash tattoo offerings, local screenprinters, and vintage shopping. Locals Club Coma, J’cuuzi, Variety, and F*ck Money show off their jams, plus national outfits Improvement Movement, Rubblebucket, Tune-Yards, and Shannon and the Clams. Ride their mechanical reindeer, sing Christmas karaoke, and make lots of cheer; this annual festival means the holidays are near!
This article appears in November 28 • 2025.
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Caroline is the Music and Culture staff writer and reporter, covering, well, music, books, and visual art for the Chronicle. She came to Austin by way of Portland, Oregon, drawn by the music scene and the warm weather.
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