# Armadillo Christmas Bazaar 2026 > Armadillo Christmas Bazaar in Austin, Texas: Dec 12 to 21, 2026. Hours, closed days, admission and where it is, checked against the organizer. Source: https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/markets/austin-armadillo-christmas-bazaar/ Austin, [Texas](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/states/texas/) Saturday, December 12 to Monday, December 21, 2026 | Dates | Saturday, December 12 to Monday, December 21, 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days Closed | None listed: open every day of its run | | Hours | Saturday 12 December: **11 am to 9:30 pm** Sunday 13 to Thursday 17 December: **11 am to 8 pm** Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December: **11 am to 9:30 pm** Monday 21 December: **11 am to 8 pm** A VIP First Look ticket opens the doors at 10 am on the first Saturday. | | Where | Palmer Events Center, south of Lady Bird Lake 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30.2606,-97.7528) | | Admission | Ticket needed. General admission $15 plus tax, valid any one day with same-day re-entry; children 12 and under free (2026) | | Parking | Paid garage at the Palmer Events Center (fee per vehicle goes to the City of Austin); more parking at 425 W Riverside and, nights and weekends, at One Texas Center. | | Organizer | Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. [Official website](https://armadillobazaar.com/) | | Plan Your Trip | [Hotels for December 12](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=30.2606&lng=-97.7528&address=Austin%2C%20TX%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-12-12&checkout=2026-12-13¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_austin_armadillo_christmas_bazaar_top) Map [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) | ## Checked Against the Source These dates and hours come from the organizer's own website, not from another guide. - [Armadillo Christmas Bazaar](https://armadillobazaar.com/info/), checked November 4, 2026 On the day, check the [official website](https://armadillobazaar.com/). Something out of date? [Let us know](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/contact/). ## Armadillo Christmas Bazaar: Quick Answers ### When does Armadillo Christmas Bazaar open in 2026? It opens on Saturday, December 12, 2026. ### When does Armadillo Christmas Bazaar close for the season? The last day is Monday, December 21, 2026. ### What are Armadillo Christmas Bazaar's hours? Saturday 12 December 11 am to 9:30 pm; Sunday 13 to Thursday 17 December 11 am to 8 pm; Friday 18 to Sunday 20 December 11 am to 9:30 pm; Monday 21 December 11 am to 8 pm. A VIP First Look ticket opens the doors at 10 am on the first Saturday. ### Is Armadillo Christmas Bazaar open every day? Yes. The organizer lists no closed days between Dec 12 and Dec 21. ### Where is Armadillo Christmas Bazaar? Palmer Events Center, south of Lady Bird Lake, in Austin, Texas. The address is 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704. ### Is Armadillo Christmas Bazaar free, or do you need a ticket? You need a ticket. General admission $15 plus tax, valid any one day with same-day re-entry; children 12 and under free (2026). ## About Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Austin's long-running winter arts fair, started in 1975 at the Armadillo World Headquarters, with nearly 200 artists selling their work, full bars and live music on stage every day for ten days in December. ## Where Is Armadillo Christmas Bazaar? Palmer Events Center, south of Lady Bird Lake, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704. The other dots are nearby markets. ## Getting There, Parking and More ### By Transit The Bazaar points visitors to Capital Metro buses, using CapMetro's trip planner, rather than naming a route. Rideshares and pedicabs can drop you right at the front door, where a circle drive is kept for drop-offs and pick-ups. There are bike racks at the entrance, a B-cycle bike-share station nearby, and scooters can be left at the entrance. The Palmer Events Center sits just south of Lady Bird Lake, so from downtown it is a walk across the river. Source: [Armadillo Christmas Bazaar](https://armadillobazaar.com/info/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Parking The Palmer Events Center's own four-story garage is a few steps from the entrance and charges $12 per vehicle for events unless special rates are posted (October 2026), with the money going to the City of Austin. It is cashless, has no re-entry, and its clearance is 7'2" above the first level. The venue suggests the Riverside Drive entrance when Barton Springs Road backs up. Overflow parking is at the One Texas Center garage, 505 Barton Springs Rd, and the Bazaar also lists a garage at 425 W Riverside Dr. | Garage | Address | Rate | | --- | --- | --- | | Palmer Events Center garage | 900 Barton Springs Rd (entrances on Barton Springs Rd and Riverside Dr) | $12 per vehicle (October 2026) | | One Texas Center garage (overflow; nights and weekends) | 505 Barton Springs Rd | Not stated | | Garage | 425 W Riverside Dr | Not stated | Source: [Palmer Events Center (City of Austin)](https://www.palmereventscenter.com/directions-and-parking), checked October 28, 2026; [Armadillo Christmas Bazaar](https://armadillobazaar.com/info/), checked October 28, 2026. ### Accessibility The Palmer Events Center has automatic doors on its north, south and west sides, with gentle sidewalk slopes up from the street, and elevators reach every level of the hall and the garage. Accessible parking is on every garage level near the elevators. The Bazaar says its aisles are wide enough for strollers, the front circle drive is the easiest drop-off for wheelchair users, and there is a quiet nursing space on the north side of the hall. Wheelchairs and scooters are not lent, and only service animals are allowed. Source: [Palmer Events Center (City of Austin)](https://www.palmereventscenter.com/accessibility), checked October 28, 2026; [Armadillo Christmas Bazaar](https://armadillobazaar.com/info/), checked October 28, 2026. ### What Else Is On Austin's Trail of Lights runs in Zilker Park, about a mile west of the Palmer Events Center in a straight line, from December 10 to 23, 2026, 7 to 10 pm nightly. Entry is free for all ages on December 10, 11 and 13 to 17; on December 12 and 18 to 23 general admission is $8 for ages 12 and up (October 2026). Close-in parking must be bought in advance, and a shuttle runs from the Toney Burger Activity Center in South Austin on the paid nights. Source: [Austin Trail of Lights](https://www.austintrailoflights.org/event-faqs), checked October 28, 2026. ### Hotels Near Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Downtown Austin is just across Lady Bird Lake, and the hotels around Congress Avenue and the south end of downtown are about a 15- to 20-minute walk over the bridges. Closer still, the South Congress and Bouldin Creek neighborhoods south of the river are within walking distance of Barton Springs Road. **Staying the night?** [See hotels near Armadillo Christmas Bazaar for Saturday, December 12](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=30.2606&lng=-97.7528&address=Austin%2C%20TX%2C%20USA&checkin=2026-12-12&checkout=2026-12-13¤cy=USD&campaign=bcmus_austin_armadillo_christmas_bazaar_link) [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/), or browse them on the map. Map by Stay22. It loads only when you press the button. [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarketsusa.com/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Questions People Ask **How much is parking at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar?** The Palmer Events Center garage charges $12 per vehicle (October 2026). It is cashless and does not allow re-entry. Overflow parking is at One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Rd. **Can I bring a stroller to the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar?** Yes. The organizers say the aisles are wide and stroller-friendly, and there is a quiet nursing space on the north side of the building. **Can I leave and come back the same day?** Yes. A general admission ticket is good for any one day and you get a wristband for same-day re-entry. The parking garage, though, does not allow re-entry. **Do the artists take cash?** Most artists do, but the box office and the food and drink stands are cashless. There is an ATM on site. **Are dogs allowed at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar?** No. Only service animals are allowed. ## Have You Been to Armadillo Christmas Bazaar? Tell other visitors whether it was worth the trip. 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