12 Days of Driskill, Austin, TX

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The Driskill Hotel, in Downtown Austin, celebrates Christmas with it's 5th Annual 12 Days of Christmas.  Fun events are planned each day starting on Wednesday, December 5th and lasting through Sunday, December 16th. With nostalgic events to ones with a fun twist, take a look at the list below and plan on attending! While not all of the events are for the whole family, they are too fun and I had to list them all out!

Each Weekday:
Victorian Holiday Tea (3p-5p) - 1886 Café & Bakery/ Driskill Lobby: traditional European Holiday style tea (reservations required)

Sweet Treats (5p-7p) - Driskill Lobby: complimentary sweet treats & apple cider provided during the evening festivities

Nightly Events:
Wednesday, December 5, 2012: Tree Lighting Ceremony With Special Guest Kendra Scott  (7p)  - Driskill Lobby- McNeil High School Choir and outdoor snowfall (5-7 pm)

Thursday, December 6, 2012: 1st Annual Driskill Gingerbread Architectural Challenge (7p-9p) -  Driskill Bar - build a gingerbread creation with tables of 2 & 4 with judging and prizes ($45/person)

Friday, December 7, 2012: Awkward Family Photo Sessions (5p-8:30p) - Driskill Lobby - complimentary photo shoot with crazy christmas props (think ugly Christmas sweaters!) and free online prints (reservations or first come, first serve)

Monday, December 10, 2012: THREE WISE MEN (5p -7:30p) - Driskill Bar - Frank N. Sense, Goldman & Merv will be live from their perches at the bar, giving free advice & answering questions from 5p - 7:30p.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012: Fruitcake Exchange (all day) - 1886 Café & Bakery - Bring in your tired, dense, candied fruitcake, and, through our bakery amnesty program, exchange it for a 25% discount on a scrumptious Chocolate & Brandied Cherry Yule Log.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012: 12 Courses, 12 Wines, 12 Carols (7p-10p) - Driskill Grill - A 12-course meal, inspired by 12 Drummers Drumming, 10 Lords a-Leaping and the like. Reservations required, wine included, $85 per person.

Thursday, December 13, 2012: Holiday HAAM Sessions (5p-10p) - Driskill Bar - 35% of your bites & cocktails benefit the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.

Friday, December 14, 2012: The Flight Before Christmas (all night) - Driskill Bar & Driskill Grill - In 1886 Café & Bakery, sample a selection of four craft beers for $8; at The Driskill Bar, sample a Build-Your-Own-Bourbon flight, from $10; and in The Driskill Grill, sample the Veuve Cliquot flight with dinner, for $52.

Weekend Events:
Saturday, December 8, 2012:
Breakfast With Santa (9a-11:30a) - Mezzanine - Kids can meet with Santa and provide their wishlist, along with capturing photos. Enjoy live entertainment Christmas show from Joe McDermott at this kid-focused event, serving breakfast treats, holiday favorites & cocoa. $25 per person, children under two FREE (complimentary mimosa for parents included).
Choir Performance (7:30p) - Driskill Lobby - Westlake High School Carolers

Sunday, December 9, 2012: 
Santa's Workshop Holiday Tea (3p and 5p) - 1886 Café & Bakery - Taking 1886 Café's high tea service to a whimsical new level, table décor and elf service create an unforgettable ambiance, while sparkling wine for the grown-ups, and tea and cocoa for the kidlets complements a menu of tea sandwiches, desserts and scones. Reservations available, $38 per adult, $24 per child.
Choir Performance (7:30p) - Driskill Lobby

Saturday, December 15, 2012:

Breakfast With Santa (9a-11:30a) - Mezzanine - Kids can meet with Santa and provide their wishlist, along with capturing photos. Enjoy live entertainment Christmas show from Joe McDermott at this kid-focused event, serving breakfast treats, holiday favorites & cocoa. $25 per person, children under two FREE (complimentary mimosa for parents included).

Choir Performance (7:30p) - Driskill Lobby 

Sunday, December 16, 2012:

Pawliday Event (1p-3p) - Mezzanine- The Sixth Annual Fundraiser + adoption festival for our four-legged pals, proceeds benefit Austin Pets Alive at this amalgam of tail-wagging Pet Santa sessions, holiday pet outfit runway shows and live music. $10 per pet entry fee (entry fee will be donated to Austin Pets Alive! upon arrival). 

Santa's Workshop Holiday Tea (3p and 5p) - 1886 Café & Bakery - Taking 1886 Café's high tea service to a whimsical new level, table décor and elf service create an unforgettable ambiance, while sparkling wine for the grown-ups, and tea and cocoa for the kidlets complements a menu of tea sandwiches, desserts and scones. Reservations available, $38 per adult, $24 per child.