/tags/holidays Holidays en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:20:58 GMT /austin/2025-01-17/austin-texas-horse-santa-samuel-grey-horse-house-fire-fundraiser Grey Horse said the outpouring of support has been "unbelievable." He said he's putting the money toward equipment for his horses, necessities like clothes and a trailer to live in long term. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:20:58 GMT /austin/2025-01-17/austin-texas-horse-santa-samuel-grey-horse-house-fire-fundraiser Chelsey Zhu /austin/2024-12-26/austin-tx-new-years-eve-fireworks-2024 If you're hoping to ring in the new year with a bang, here's a roundup of festivities in and around Austin. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:41:26 GMT /austin/2024-12-26/austin-tx-new-years-eve-fireworks-2024 Becky Fogel /austin/2024-12-06/austin-tx-holiday-events-christmas-free-affordable-cheap From holiday lights to pop-up markets to a Hogwarts-inspired castle, Austin has a bunch of ways you can enjoy the season without spending a fortune. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:11:50 GMT /austin/2024-12-06/austin-tx-holiday-events-christmas-free-affordable-cheap Chelsey Zhu /austin/2024-12-03/christmas-lights-holiday-displays-contest-austin-tx-2024 Admiring your neighbors' holidays lights is one of life's simple pleasures, so KUT is hosting a contest to find the biggest and quirkiest displays in the city. Will yours make the cut? Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:30:00 GMT /austin/2024-12-03/christmas-lights-holiday-displays-contest-austin-tx-2024 Wynne Davis /austin/2024-02-09/austin-lunar-new-year-events-2024 Summitt Lion and Dragon Dance Team has been around since 2001 and continues to give its members a chance to "feel connected to my culture." Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:15:00 GMT /austin/2024-02-09/austin-lunar-new-year-events-2024 Patricia Lim /austin/2024-01-10/martin-luther-king-jr-day-austin-things-to-do-celebrate Several events celebrating MLK Day on Monday have been rescheduled or canceled. Here's the latest. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /austin/2024-01-10/martin-luther-king-jr-day-austin-things-to-do-celebrate Chelsey Zhu /austin/2023-12-13/quacks-bakery-austin-holiday-cookie-decoration Quack’s is known for its unique seasonal cookie designs. Here’s how the bakery makes them � and how you can make them, too. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /austin/2023-12-13/quacks-bakery-austin-holiday-cookie-decoration Chelsey Zhu, Patricia Lim /austin/2023-12-05/10-austin-holiday-events-cheap Do you feel like the holidays in Austin are getting a little expensive? Fear not, there are still plenty of low-cost events you can enjoy across the city and surrounding suburbs. Here are KUT’s recommendations. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:14:14 GMT /austin/2023-12-05/10-austin-holiday-events-cheap Chelsey Zhu /transportation/2022-12-29/southwest-plans-on-near-normal-operations-friday-after-widespread-cancellations Ahead of the New Year's weekend, the airline said that Friday will see minimal disruptions after its slashed schedule stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers during a wintry holiday stretch. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:43:47 GMT /transportation/2022-12-29/southwest-plans-on-near-normal-operations-friday-after-widespread-cancellations Emma Bowman, Jennifer Ludden /transportation/2022-12-27/flight-cancellations-lead-to-long-lines-and-lots-of-luggage-at-the-austin-airport More than 140 flights were canceled at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Tuesday. Holiday travelers are scrambling to get rebooked and airport personnel are urging patience. Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:10:52 GMT /transportation/2022-12-27/flight-cancellations-lead-to-long-lines-and-lots-of-luggage-at-the-austin-airport Becky Fogel