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4 Festive Things To Do in Austin This Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving weekend in Austin offers plenty of opportunities to make the most of the holiday. Here are 4 things you can do this weekend in Austin while you recover from Thanksgiving’s food coma!

1. Join the Annual Turkey Trot

Start your Thanksgiving Day with ThunderCloud Subs’ Turkey Trot at the Long Center. This family-friendly event includes a 5-mile race, a 1-mile walk/run, a wheelchair division, and a kids K. Registration starts at 7 a.m., making it the perfect way to kick off your holiday.

Nov. 28 at 701 W. Riverside Drive

2. Experience Mozart’s Light Show

Get into the holiday spirit at Mozart’s Coffee Roasters’ dazzling light show, featuring over a million twinkling lights. Upgrade your experience with a donut boat cruise on Lake Austin, complete with a front-row seat to the show and bottomless hot chocolate.

Nov. 29-Jan. 4 at 3825 Lake Austin Blvd.

3. Embrace Holiday Cheer at the Ice Rodeo

Skate into the season at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin’s outdoor Ice Rodeo. After gliding around the rink, cozy up in a private cabin with blankets and a festive menu of food and drinks.

Through Jan. 5 at 98 San Jacinto Blvd.

4. Explore The Merry Market Austin

Support local women-owned businesses at this lively holiday market featuring over 20 vendors like Slow North and Austin Bolo. The first 25 attendees receive a complimentary tote bag filled with goodies, and Tequila 512 will provide cocktails to sip while you shop.

Dec. 1 at 2301 E. Cesar Chavez St.

RA Staff

Written by RA News staff.

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