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November 30, 2023

Palmer Events Center to Host Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Horror for the Holidays, and More in December

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Palmer Events Center will host 11 events during the month of December, including the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, Horror for the Holidays, and four private events, among others.

Horror for the Holidays is a holiday-themed horror market taking place at the Palmer Events Center Dec. 2-3, featuring horror, gothic, and dark-themed vendors selling art, home decor, clothing, jewelry, accessories, collectibles, gifts, and more. In addition to shopping opportunities, Horror for the Holidays features loads of holiday fun, including Evil Santa, Krampus Parade, Creepers Car Show, and more horror-filled holiday performances.

Markets for Makers also takes place at the Palmer Events Center Dec. 2-3, featuring a vibrant marketplace of independent artists, makers, and more fostering fun and inspiring community.

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) Swearing In Ceremony takes place at the Palmer Events Center on Dec. 9.

Austin’s iconic vintage shopping experience, the City-Wide Vintage Sale, returns to the Palmer Events Center Dec. 9-10.

The annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar takes place at the Palmer Events Center Dec. 15-23. The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is a vibrant and immersive fine art and music festival featuring a diverse array of talented artists and musicians from across Texas and beyond, showcasing unique creations and captivating performances.

The Big Ole Queer Market, an indoor market featuring more than 130 small, local, queer vendors with live music, food, and shopping, takes place at the Palmer Events Center on Dec. 16.

S&S Productions’ New Year’s Eve Spectacular takes place at the Palmer Events Center on Dec. 31, featuring amazing aerial, pole, acrobatic, and cabaret acts from an all-star cast of Austin’s most talented performance artists.

The monthly event calendar for the Palmer Events Center can be found at www.palmereventscenter.com and more information about the Austin Convention Center Department’s safety procedures can be found here.

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