When it’s a chilly December Tuesday in Austin, the option of fun things to do might be slim – especially if you want to get out with your pup (who probably has cabin-fever by now). Little Kahunas Pet Resort has an answer for that – on December 3 from 4-7PM we are celebrating our one-year

Enjoy food and drinks on Loro’s patio while supporting Austin’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and providing the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals. Austin Pets Alive! will have adoptable dogs on-site, and adoption kits will be available for those who adopt a pet.  Special Coco Cha Yen

Join your fellow YWA gals for a discussion on this month’s book of choice. We’ll have discussion questions to get the conversation flowing and can’t wait to hear your perspective! December Book:The Family Upstairs, by Lisa Jewell

With special guests Taylor Kitsch, Gordy Quist (from the Band of Heathens), Emmanuel Jal (Hip hop artist, former Sudanese child solidier and from the movie, "The Good Lie" with Reese Witherspoon) and a special performance by the Internationally Acclaimed African Children's Choir. All proceeds of Africa Rocks Austin will go to Music for Life, the 501(C)(3)

Back again and up to no good, Grinch RETURNS for the 2nd Annual Breakfast with the Grinch! Bring your family to the Grinch's lair Saturday, December 7th for a true Whoville experience! There will be tons of activities for your little ones including a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, hot cocoa bar, holiday craft stations, snow

Join Girlstart for free, frosty hands-on STEM fun for the whole family. Create your own LED circuit reindeer, discover the unique characteristics of penguin feathers, and engineer a unique dogsled. Enjoy the science behind this magical time of year with soaring hang gliders, rocket launches, augmented reality, fluffy snow, and more hands-on fun!

Join first-time and second-time entrepreneurs Shauntavia Ward of EleMINT Skin, Emily Ng of No Good Tattoo , and Christie Zangrili of Party at the Moontower Event Rentals as they each share their approaches toward growth and expansion.

Love Child 's  2nd annual holiday pop-up shop (4th market total), Mini Market, at the South Congress Hotel on Sunday, Dec. 8th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 35 Vendors from all over the country including a customization area where attendees can order custom embroidered pieces by June and January, custom hats by Frankie Jean, and Eterna Bracelets that

Play, Shop, Dance, Create and Support East Austin’s Longest-Running Nonprofit Art Fair. Austin’s beloved holiday market now in its 18th year, has revealed its 2019 entertainment and programming lineup. In addition to more than 90 curated artists and makers from around Texas, the event will feature a full roster of live music and entertainment, interactive kids

Sloane Lenz, fashion designer of This Sloane, will be presenting her ninth collection, This Isn't Sloan, this December with an over-the-top fashion show in Dripping Springs. The Collection 9 fashion show will take place on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Prospect House (12745 Silver Creek Rd.). Tickets can be purchased for

Join Stephanie Xenos, founder of Money Muse, for an investing workshop that will specifically address the needs and desires of women. Whether you are just getting started with investing, or think your investments might need a re-boot, this workshop covers everything you need to make smart investing decisions with your hard earned money. If you aspire

Do you have a product or service to sell? Are you looking for leads? Would finding more referral partners help your business? If so, then The Society of Women Entrepreneurs' Coffee & Connections is perfect for you! Join us for this monthly meet-up designed specifically to help you get the word out about what you do, find leads, and

Join YWA for a night of winter lights & worldly libations to celebrate the many holidays around the globe! This year’s annual Holiday Party will be on Rainey Street at Javelina Bar.  The festivities include specialty cocktails popular in many cultures, heavy appetizers/dishes, and activities including a photo booth. Members receive two free tickets (for

It’s difficult to know how much time and money to spend on marketing when you’re building a business. How much should you spend on a website? Can a great social media strategy really drive revenue? Is it worth it to outsource your marketing efforts? Join Women@Austin in conversation with veteran entrepreneurs and marketing experts for

What better way to start your day than with pastries, coffee, and rad ladies? Join Ladies Get Paid for a monthly meet up! Ladies Get Paid has joined forces with General Assembly to host a monthly meet up at The Riveter and provide the fuel — aka caffeine and treats. YUM! Feel free to bring

Aldrich St. in Mueller will be hosting a Candy Cane Crawl on Friday, December 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be a flashlight candy cane hunt with prizes awarded to those who find the most candy canes and for those who find the candy-filled candy canes. In addition to the candy cane craze,

A great alternative to the huge craft fairs, The Commune's Holiday Makers Market will feature 18 local makers and businesses, including jewelry, art, candles and more!

Join Hearth & Soul and come create holiday memories and a special ornament to compliment your tree this year!

Looking for a Sunday full of live music, Austin vendors, and drinks galore? Grab some family and friends for Central Machine Work’s Pop Up Sip N’ Shop this Sunday! Central Machine Works is a new and lively East Austin beerpub with an authentic vibe. From 12-5pm, Central Machine Works will be hosting over 20 local

Eberly is excited to host its first ever Gingerbread Decorating Workshop on Sunday, December 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will be fully supplied with candies, icing, and sweet treats to decorate their own gingerbread house while enjoying small bites and signature cocktails under the stars in the gorgeous Study at Eberly. Pastry

Calling all women entrepreneurs! Please join us for this month's gathering, in partnership with Austin Woman Magazine... Each month, we feature Austin Woman's cover woman as our guest speaker and this month is Jamie Ivey, podcaster and host of The Happy Hour Live! Grab a business friend, and join us... *Members: This event is FREE for you.

If we’re looking to get our money in order, what should we be thinking about? In this discussion, Kate Herrmann of Money Positive will lay out some roadmaps and terms we should consider for financial resiliency.

Are you interested in breaking the glass ceiling and reaching your full potential? Come out to an info session and fireside chat with Julie Goonewardene Associate Vice-Chancellor of Innovation and Strategic Investment at UT Austin and Marina Bhargava CEO of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and learn more about Wield Texas. WIELD Texas is

The Meteor is ending the decade with an all-day brunch and champagne pairings from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m on New Year's Eve. In addition to in-house specials, the team is also offering 40% off wines to go and champagne specials.