Fans of the 30-year-old movie will be able to see the characters in a never-before-seen way. | Photo courtesy of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Trail
What’s this, what’s this? “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is coming to theLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center this fall, so everybody scream.
Disney’s “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” Light Trail will allow visitors to travel between Halloween Town and Christmas Town in a world unlike anything you’ve ever seen. The nighttime trail will be open dusk to 10:15 p.m., Wednesdays-Sundays, fromThursday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 30.
Adventurelive, the company behind the trail, also produced Broadway’s “Hamilton.”| Photos courtesy “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Trail
Austin is one of only two cities in the US to host the event this year, next to New York City. Inside, the event features 8,300 sqft of light installations, interactive video projections, sculptures of the characters, and music from the 1993 film.
Tickets for the trail go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, starting at $41 for adults and $31 for children.
Events
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Tuesday Trivia with Trivia512 | Times vary | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Grab your brainiest friends and a brew for a battle of wits.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Falling In Reverse | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $40+ | The metal band will perform songs from its new album, “God Is A Weapon,” with Wage War, Tech N9ne, and Sleep Theory as special guests.
Thursday, Aug. 14
GHOST | 8 p.m. | The Moody Center | $44+ | Phones will not be allowed at the Swedish heavy metal band’s “Skeletour World Tour,” so prepare yourself for a fully present experience.
Friday, Aug. 15
Backyard BBQ: Old School BBQ Night | 6-10 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing Co. | $63 | Beloved restaurants Franklin BBQ and Loro will send off summer with some comfort food, Meanwhile will serve a limited-edition cocktail for pairing, and Honey Made will perform live to close it out.
Saturday, Aug. 16
POP Cats Austin | Saturday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 17 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $15+ | The sixth annual cat convention brings kitty-inspired art, treats, makers, and adoptable friends under one roof.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
“Yo Gabba Gabba!” | 6 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $36+ | Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee, and Plex are bringing the tunes and the special guests to Austin.
The Longhorns came out on top in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings, rising five points above Penn State in second place, for the first time in the program’s history. Last week’s USA Today/US LBM poll also pegged the Longhorns for No. 1, but Ohio State for second place. (KXAN)
Coming Soon
A new Kendra Scott location is poised to open in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, adding more local flair to the Capital City’s terminals. The company has yet to announce an opening date, so in the meantime, familiarize yourself with the airport’s other Austin offerings using our guide.
Watch
Austin-based local musician Mama Duke is advancing to the quarterfinals in “America’s Got Talent.” Mama Duke made her debut on the show in June, which skyrocketed her TikTok followers from 1,000 to 200,000. The quarterfinals will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26. (KXAN)
Number
$1.7 million. That’s how much Dell Technologies plans to spend renovating its Round Rock campus. The project, which will convert conference rooms into a showroom, is expected to begin in early September and wrap by the end of this year. (Austin American-Statesman)
Trending
“Lizzie McGuire” star Hilary Duff was spotted at MICHELIN-starred barbecue spot La Barbecue with pitmaster Ali Clem over the weekend. The 2000s singer was born in Houston, and her sister Haylie lived in Austin for a few years post-pandemic. (CultureMap)
Real Estate
Emma Stone sold her newly renovated house in Austin for a possible price tag of $23.5 million, though the exact purchasing price was not disclosed, which would make it one of the most expensive real estate sales in town. Stone bought the home in 2021 and still plans to live in Austin eventually, but is currently living in New York City. (Realtor.com)
Open
A Middle Eastern and Mexican-inspired cafe called Coffeyeh Coffee Shop is now open in Cedar Park. The shop’s owners said the name is a play on “keffiyeh,” a traditional Palestinian scarf. (Community Impact)
Sports
The first preseason games have begun — so how are Texas teams doing? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Job
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🐐 The kids are back in town
The goats will be on the trail 24/7 and have handlers cleaning up after them. | Photo by ATXtoday
The goats are coming back to the trail. We repeat — the goats are coming back on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
In partnership with vegetation management company Rent-a-Ruminant, The Trail Conservancy will release a herd of 150 goats next week to alleviate poison ivy and invasive plant overgrowth.
How can I see the goats?
This time around, the herd will work in three locations along the trail, starting west of Zilker Park around Monday, Aug. 18, and stay into September.
It’s important to note that the goats are covered in poison ivy, which doesn’t impact their skin, but it could give you a rash. Coupled with the fact that you’re a stranger to the goats, The Trail Conservancy asks that you don’t touch them and watch from a safe distance.
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If you’re looking for an excuse to visit a new bar tonight, consider heading to papercut. Tonight is the first edition of its Tuesday extended happy hour, serving $12 aperitivos + highballs and discounted Konbini sushi bites. Personally, I recommend the “Terracotta” cocktail.
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