It's the weekend! You've worked hard to get to this point, so you deserve to play hard, too. We've curated our favorite events happening around Austin for the next few days, from pop-ups to festivals to grand openings—all you have to do is round up your crew. Have a great weekend, y'all!
Fri 22
Trail of Lights
Catch the last weekend of Trail of Lights, the annual event that transforms Zilker Park into a magical display with over two million colorful lights, plus food trucks, parties, interactive experiences and live music. A variety of performances take place each night, including Clickety Cloggers and Here Be Dragons on the last evening (Dec 23). Be sure to bring a canned good on any night you attend to donate to the Central Texas Food Bank. Fri, Sat & Sun at 7pm
A Karaoke Christmas Carol
Love karaoke? Then you'll probably dig A Karaoke Christmas Carol, A Christmas Carol performed through karaoke and games, like trying to photograph the "Seven Christmas Miracles." Find the fun in Rude Mechs #crushAustin space in the Austin American-Statesman's old warehouse. Fri, Sat & Sun at 8pm
Sat 23
Austin Books and Comics Christmas Party
Sales, specials, free cocoa—what more could you want? Stop by Austin Books and Comics for their annual fête featuring a prize tent—and, uh, did we mention the free cocoa? Sat at 10am
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Get any last-minute holiday shopping out of the way at this beloved local Christmas bazaar, which finishes up the season on Dec 24. More than 160 artists display their wares. Also check out two bars, food vendors and daily live bands. Fri, Sat & Sun at 11am
Sun 24
Ugly Holiday Dog Sweater Contest
You've already been to your own ugly sweater party—now it's time to let your pup show off his or her ugly fashion sense. Held at Blue Owl Brewing, the Christmas Eve party lets owners bring in their four-legged friends for an ugly sweater face-off while enjoying some Professor Black egg nog. Winner gets a free tasting tour. Sun at noon