Before you head out to shop, dine or play this holiday season, make sure you are signed up with Austin’s newest free event to help shave off a few dollars at the register. Newcomer Austin Shop Crawl is uniting businesses, restaurants and events to give Austinites great deals while out around town.
Benefitting Toys for Tots, the Austin Shop Crawl is a 10-day Black Friday event (Nov. 25 – Dec. 4) designed to help show Austin- and Texas-based companies a little love, and to give us Austin cohabitants a bit of a financial break.
Highlighting some unique new Austin shops and Texas restaurants, the Austin Shop Crawl gives a guilt-free shopping experience for everyone. Shop, dine and play local without feeling the pinch.
Full of perks, the free Austin Shop Crawl badge allows you to save 10 to 20 percent, to be included in exclusive in-store deals for badge-holders and to gain entrance into official Austin Shop Crawl events for free.
All that Shimmers: New Austin Shops and a Few Austin Favorites in the Crawl
The Sugar Factory by Gay Isber Designs
1800 West Koenig
Shop Crawl Deal: Fifteen percent off and an in-store “buy one necklace, and receive a free pair of earrings” deal
Osaka Soul
603 West Live Oak
Austin Shop Deal: Get your beverage for free with each okonomiyaki sold
Piranha Killer Sushi
207 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 202
Shop Crawl Deal: Extended happy hour prices or 15 percent off your bill
The Austin Shop Crawl ends Dec. 3 and 4 with an E-Holiday Bizarre highlighting Texas online retailers who do not have a commercial storefront of their own. One such Austin-based company is DistinctDetails.com, which sells fine home décor and wedding décor that is all eco-friendly.
The E-Holiday Bizarre also benefits Toys for Tots, and will showcase a fashion show.
Playing in Austin: Official Free Events
Who says Black Friday is all about shopping? With a Shop Crawl badge, admission to Austin Shop Crawl’s official events is free, and once inside, the perks keep coming.
ASC After Party – A Night at the Cabana Hosted by Tacos and Tequila
Friday, Nov. 25, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
During the kick-off weekend, take a trip into a Latin-infused evening. Filled with hip-moving salsa, tequila-infused drinks and hand-rolled cigars, this party will shake up your holidays. Tacos and Tequila is offering Austin Shop Crawl badge-holders extended happy hour prices on food and drinks.
Merry Movie Night Under the Stars: “A Christmas Story”
Friday, Dec. 2, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the South 1st Food Court
This is a fun new Austin tradition for all ages. Come sit with us under the stars to watch a beloved Christmas classic: “A Christmas Story.” Bring your own chairs. We'll have refreshments from Osaka Soul, and yes, there will be free beer! This is an official Austin Shop Crawl event. Make sure you have your free Austin Shop Crawl badge to benefit from the freebies. Don't forget to bring a toy for Toys for Tots.
Christmas in New York: Austin’s First Children’s Fashion Show
Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pavilion at NXNW Restaurant
Fashioned after Christmas in New York, the show features clothes from various local children’s boutiques for children ages 4 to 16. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots, and children are admitted for free.
On Wednesday, Nov. 30, Austin can come out to TerraBurger for a family fun night and toy fundraiser for Toys for Tots. Austin Shop Crawl badge-holders can choose to enjoy 15 percent off their bill, or to buy a burger with regular hand-cut fries and receive a free 32-ounce large drink.
To get your free Austin Shop Crawl badge, or to learn more about the stores and events, go to www.austinshopcrawl.com.
Austin Shop Crawl is a production of ConnectPR. ConnectPR is dedicated to help businesses connect, build and grow.
