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Austin Saturday, November 29 Events
Johnson City’s “Lights Spectacular” and Holiday Events. Stop by historic Johnson City to view more than a million twinkling lights along the Texas Hill Country Regional Lighting Trail. Hayrides, carriage rides and crafts fairs take place throughout the season, and visitors can take in the festive “Lighted Hooves & Wheels” parade on Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. On Dec. 20, celebrate Christmas at former President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s boyhood home. Event ID: 1/1/09
Chuy's Christmas Parade. A procession of giant balloons, marching bands, vintage cars, celebrities and floats usher in the season of giving.
The Santaland Diaries. Sedaris’ comedy tells the real-life story of Sedaris’ tour of duty as the elf Crumpet, and what it takes to juggle tots and tottering Santas during a painfully festive time of the year. A laugh ‘til you cry evening of merrily subversive entertainment to delight adult audiences. Event ID: 1/11/09
Broadway's "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy". Direct from Broadway, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an exotic encounter inspired by nature's unpredictable creations that are brought to life by an international cast of 25 soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers and musicians. The astounding feats performed in this action packed Cirque Dream are enhanced with over 150 spectacular costumes and set in a fantastical jungle ignited by striking visual effects. Location: The Long Center for the Performing Arts. Event ID: 11/30
DinoLand Exhibit. DinoLand Exhibit allows you to see more than 30 life-sized dinosaurs will reside in their "natural habitat." Location: Zilker Botanical Garden. Event ID: 11/30
The People's Gallery at City Hall
The 2008 exhibition of the People's Gallery at City Hall features over 100
artworks on loan from Austin artists, galleries and museums. Location: City
Hall, 301 W. Second Street. Call 512-974-9313 for more info. Event ID:1/30/09
Bat Watching
The 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats that live beneath the Congress Avenue
Bridge take flight in a mass exodus each night at dusk. Located at Congress Ave.
& Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78704.