Fifty years. More than 300,000 annual guests. A whopping two million lights. These are the stats that describe the Austin Trail of Lights, a local tradition for more than half a century. The massive light display takes over Zilker Park every December with a collection of glowing scenes—this year, it consists of more than 60 distinct displays.

Grab a group of friends and family and head to Zilker Park any night between now and December 23rd to take in the dazzling display. It’s free most weeknights with a modest fee of about $4 charged Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Meander the sprawling light display, exploring every corner, before you stop for some grub at one of the food trucks (there are more than 30) or enjoy live entertainment, courtesy of local bands and performers. You can also get some holiday shopping done at the Austin Trail of Lights’ artisan marketplace.

Little Big Burger isn’t your average fast food eatery. A new branch of Little Big Burger just opened in Austin in July with a menu that’s both succinct and complex. Instead of dishing out generic, greasy burgers, it offers quarter-pound patties of 100% Angus beef loaded with gourmet ingredients.

Take, for example, the cheeseburger. Forget the measly slice of cheddar, these cheeseburgers come smothered with a mix of goat cheese, blue cheese, Tillamook sharp cheddar, Swiss cheese, and pepper jack. The hamburger is a bit simpler, topped with lettuce, onion, and tomato, but it still features 100% all-natural Cascade beef and comes tucked inside of a freshly baked brioche bun. You can also skip the meat and try a locally crafted veggie burger instead. Don’t forget to add an order of the popular truffle fries and, perhaps, a root beer float.

Art comes in many forms at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. There are traditional works of art, like paintings and sculptures, and some unique masterpieces, such as hand-shaped wooden salt and pepper shakers. Performance art also factors largely into the celebration, as evidenced by the many musicians who take the stage, and chefs and bartenders craft edible and sippable art.

The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar began more than four decades ago as a holiday market, a pop-up art gallery, and a food festival, and still plays all of these roles today. It will return to the Palmer Events Center from December 13th to 24th, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a roster of more than 175 artists from around Austin and all over the country. Peruse their handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts while you enjoy live music, sip on artisan cocktails, and nibble on creative bites. Tickets are $10, and you can buy them online or at the door.