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Ice Skating at Whole Foods Every year the downtown Whole Foods transforms its rooftop into its own wintery ice skating rink with beautiful views overlooking downtown Austin. www.WholeFoodsMarket.com Gingerbread Village Open House The Four Seasons invites visitors to ooh and aah over its 2013 Gingerbread Village, themed to Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Complimentary hot cider and Grinch-themed treats will be available during special Community Open Houses, along with photo opportunities with Santa! Four Seasons Hotel Lobby, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, 78701 www.FourSeasons.com Ballet Austin Presents The Nutcracker This year’s performance of The Nutcracker is enhanced by the World Premiere of spectacular new sets and costume designs. A must-see for first-timers and seasoned fans alike! The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704 Tickets available online at www.BalletAustin.Org. Gingerbread pancakes at Kerbey Lane Café Visit any of the four locations around Austin: Central, South, Northwest, UT and Southwest. www.KerbeyLanceCafe.com A Christmas Story at the Zach Theatre Based on the classic holiday film, young Ralphie and his quest for the Red Rider B.B. Gun comes to delightful life on one of Austin's biggest stages! www.ZachTheatre.org Hot chocolate at Holy Cacao 1311 S. First St., Austin, TX 78704 www.TheHolyCacao.com Zilker Holiday Tree The Zilker Tree stands 155 feet tall and is composed of 39 streamers, each holding 81 multicolored, 25-watt bulbs - totaling 3,309 lights. At the top of the tree, a double star measures 10 feet from point to point. The double star displays 150 frosted bulbs. This unique spiral pattern of lights was created by City of Austin electricians. At its circumference, the tree measures 380 feet. The diameter is 120 feet. The base of the tree is made up of 19 utility poles, each 14 feet tall, arranged in a circle around the Moonlight Tower. Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Located in central Austin’s Palmer Events Center, the annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar provides shoppers with a unique holiday shopping experience. Filled with homemade crafts, local art and other uniquely Austin gifts, the Bazaar also features the best of local musicians for entertainment. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704 www.ArmadilloBazaar.com Luminations by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Thousands of luminaries and twinkling lights turn the center into a holiday wonderland during Luminations, an Austin holiday tradition. Admission is free with two canned food items for the Capital Area Food Bank. Trail of Lights Celebrating its 50th anniversary, “Austin’s own holiday party” is returning with more entertainment than ever before! The pinnacle of holiday celebrations, the Trail of Lights features a 1.25-mile trail of festive lights and the world’s tallest man-made Christmas tree, towering 155 feet. This year’s Trail of L
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10) Ice Skating at Whole Foods
9) Ginger Bread Village Open
House at The Four Seasons
8) The Nutcracker at Ballet Austin
7) Gingerbread Pancakes at Kerbey Lane Cafe
6) A Christmas Story at Zach
Theatre
5) Hot Cocoa at Holy Cacao
4) Lighting the Tree at Zilker Park
3) Armadillo Christmas Bazaar at the Palmer Events
Center
2) Luminations at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower
Center
1) Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park
