November 13-15, 2026 edition
Keep reading for a roundup of exciting events and activities happening all weekend across Austin. Times below are for November 13-15, 2026. Check with each organizer before you go, since schedules can change.
This weekend’s events
Miracle on 5th Street Christmas Pop-Up Bar
All Weekend Long; Times Vary
Downtown Austin transforms into a winter wonderland as the wildly popular Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar returns with festive kitsch and over-the-top holiday cheer. Guests can sip seasonal cocktails, pose for pictures in Santa’s Throne, and soak in the holiday atmosphere. Tables fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchase tickets here!
UT Football Watch Party
Saturday, November 14; 12:00 PM-12:00 AM
The Longhorns take on the LSU Tigers live on the jumbotron for a spirited, family- and pet-friendly game day watch party at The Long Goodbye. Attendees can grab specialty bites from the Grandpa’s Glizzies pop-up, order Creole favorites from the Five O Four food truck, and sip cold beer and frozen specials. Learn more here!
Texas Book Festival
Saturday, November 14-Sunday, November 15; Times Vary
The Capitol grounds fill with books, bold ideas, and celebrated literary voices as the statewide festival returns with a lineup of 286 authors, including Steve Adler, Melissa Albert, and Andrew Sean Greer. Attendees can participate in genre-spanning panel discussions, meet favorite writers at signings, watch live cooking demonstrations, and grab local food truck fare while exploring an expansive exhibitor marketplace. View the lineup here!
Razzfest: A Celebration of Rap & Jazz
Sunday, November 15; 3:00 PM-11:00 PM
Sahar Studios and iLL Manner Shows unite Austin’s jazz and hip-hop communities at The Far Out Lounge for the second annual one-day celebration of rap and jazz. Music lovers can catch live performances, beat sets, and screenings while browsing exclusive merchandise and crates from local vinyl vendors. Bringing two iconic musical traditions with deep mutual histories under one roof, it offers an immersive, cross-genre experience featuring incredible artists from across the city. Buy tickets here!
Opens November 20: COTALAND’s Peppermint in the Park, the new holiday light walk-through at Circuit of The Americas, opens Friday, November 20. See COTALAND’s Peppermint in the Park page.
Homes featured this weekend
Three Keenan Group homes: a Coming Soon home on 3.5 acres in Bear Creek Estates with a Friday broker open, a former church reimagined as a residence in Hyde Park, and a walkable home on West Avenue. Prices shown are list prices.
15122 Crosscreek Dr
Coming Soon · Broker Open Friday, November 13 · 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Bear Creek Estates · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths · 3,196 square feet · $1,600,000 · Approximately $250,000 in improvements
Set on 3.5 acres with towering oaks and creek frontage, this property is a little different from what you typically find in Austin. The original log cabin has been thoughtfully updated, including European white oak floors, plaster walls, and a beautifully appointed kitchen with Thermador and Sub-Zero appliances. The 3,196-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, with even more room to spread out thanks to a finished garage with office space, a separate tiny home, and a standalone studio. Outside, there's plenty to enjoy, from the shaded entertaining area and fire pit to the creekside pavilion and sport court. And all just 18 minutes from downtown Austin. See it first: agents are welcome to bring their clients!
4115 Avenue D, Unit 1
For Sale
Hyde Park · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths · 6,003 square feet · $1,800,000
The Hyde Park Sanctuary. In the heart of Hyde Park, one of Austin’s most iconic historic neighborhoods, The Sanctuary is a home unlike anything else in Central Austin. Originally built as a church and thoughtfully reimagined for modern residential living, this remarkable 6,003-square-foot residence preserves the character and architectural presence of its past while delivering a clean, sophisticated interior designed for the way people live today. For the buyer seeking something truly distinctive, The Sanctuary offers architectural character, remarkable scale and an irreplaceable sense of place in the heart of Hyde Park, Austin. The adjacent fourplex, The Four, is also available separately or together with The Sanctuary, creating an opportunity to expand the property for income or guests.
3504 West Ave
For Sale
Central Austin · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths · 1,851 square feet · $1,050,000
Imagine a life where your car keys gather dust and your morning commute is a scenic bike ride through one of Austin’s most storied neighborhoods. Positioned in the sweet spot of the "15-minute city," 3504 West Ave is defined by effortless connection. Offering a 99 Bike Score and an 87 Walk Score, you’re perfectly positioned to cruise to the UT Medical District or take a leisurely stroll to Central Market, local favs like Honey Moon Spirit Lounge or Via 313 Pizza, or Hyde Park icons like Quack’s Bakery and Antonelli’s Cheese Shop.
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