Today in Austin, December 3rd, the holiday spirit is already lighting up the city with a mix of festive events and cultural experiences. For music and social energy, the Jingle & Mingle Joint Industry Holiday Party kicks off at the Cambria Hotel’s Limestone Rooftop Bar from 5 to 8 p.m. This event offers food, drinks, live music, and prizes—a perfect early evening way to celebrate and connect with local professionals and friends in a festive atmosphere.Sports fans will want to check out the Toyota U.S. Open swimming championships happening now through Saturday at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swim Center. Starting today, you can catch some top swim action with prelim heats in the mornings and exciting finals in the evenings. It’s a showcase of elite talent, including athletes Matt Cinque and Sirui Wang, adding a splash of competition to the week.For theater lovers, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast continues its run every evening at 7:30 p.m. at Bass Concert Hall through December 14. This new dazzling production is a treat for families and fans of this classic tale, full of magic, beautiful costumes, and iconic songs. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the holiday season.On Thursday, December 4, the Champs Sports Holiday Run Club brings a festive night run through downtown Austin starting at 5:30 p.m. After the run, stay for snow machines, a live DJ, seasonal refreshments, family activities, and giveaways to boost your holiday cheer at Butler Pitch & Putt.The weekend promises even more holiday magic. On Friday, the Lights On! festival in Lakeway lights up the city’s Trail of Lights with Santa visits, live music, food vendors, and s’mores. Friday through Sunday, the 45th annual Budafest in Buda offers a lighted parade, carnival, food and craft vendors, pictures with Santa, and live entertainment. Round Rock’s Light Up The Lake runs through Friday and Saturday with giant balloons, live music, and dazzling light shows in Old Settlers Park.Saturday brings the Downtown Holiday Stroll along Congress Avenue featuring holiday shopping passports, Mr. & Mrs. Claus appearances, holiday window displays, and a breathtaking 45-foot Christmas tree lighting. You can also explore Christmas on Shady Lane for pop-up markets, live entertainment, unique food and drink, and local vendor showcases along Shady Lane, combining fun for all senses.If you want a more relaxed day, Saturday morning features Santa On The Trail at Holly Fishing Pier from 9 to 11 a.m., perfect for a free photo with Santa and meeting his goats. Also at Waterloo Park, family-friendly holiday activities like Hanukkah cookie decorating, Kwanzaa crafts, holiday card making, and festive music will be offered.Looking ahead, December 12 hosts the Christmas in a Bottle Whiskey Tasting, a guided tasting event that captures the warmth of the holiday season with curated whiskey selections.This week and weekend in Austin are full of opportunities to celebrate the holidays in style, from high-energy parties and exciting sports to enchanting theatrical performances and festive community events. Whether you love live music, outdoor fun, or simply relaxing with family and friends in festive surroundings, Austin has something bright and joyful for you to enjoy.Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more great updates like this one. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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