If you’re looking for a little holiday magic this season, check out all of the elegant celebrations at Austin’s historic Driskill Hotel. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, you can enjoy the annual Lighting of The Driskill Tree at 6 p.m. with music from Austin’s Arundel Ensemble String Quartet. The Tree Lighting is a free event and open to the public.

Tea Parties — Each Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December, you can check out Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Driskill. from 3  – 5 p.m. Guests can enjoy tea sandwiches, desserts, scones, teas, champagne for adults and cocoa for children. The Holiday Afternoon Tea services are $46 for adults and $26 for children, and reservations are required.

Cookies with Santa — Families are invited to visit The Driskill from 2 – 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, for an Afternoon With Santa. Children can take their photos with Santa, decorate cookies and partake in holiday crafts. Reservations are required, and it costs $25 per person.

Christmas Dinner — Seatings for this five-course dinner on Christmas day are from 3 – 7:30 p.m. Reservations for the dinner are required and are $120 for adults and $60 for children.

Reservations for all holiday events can be made by calling 512-439-1234.

Enjoy!