Town Tree Lighting & Parades
New Braunfels Tree Lighting
Nov 17th
6:30PM
Lighting of downtown & Santa’s arrival
Photos with Santa will be $10 and proceeds will go to the New Braunfels Parks Foundation. Please note that only credit card/debit card payments will be accepted, and no one will be allowed to enter the line after 8:30 p.m. (those already in line at 8:30pm will still be served).
*Roads start closing @4:30
A free shuttle will be available from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The shuttle will pick up riders at City Hall, 550 Landa Street, and drop off at West Mill Street.
PEC Johnson City Tree Lighting
Nov 24
6PM
The Annual Light of the Square
Nov 24
5:30-6:30PM
Georgetown
Downtown Buda Tree Lighting
Dec 1
@ 6:30PM
*-Parade: Saturday Dec @ 6:30PM w Fireworks
Christmas on Mercer Street
Dec 1
Dripping Springs
lighting on Friday Dec 1 @ Dusk
Holiday movie to follow
Tree Lighting & Santa’s
Workshop in Cedar Park
Dec 1
Cedar Park
Tree Lighting Ceremony, snow hill, snow
playing area, games & prizes, crafts, photos
with Santa, yule fire, live music, inflatables
& food concessions
Driskill Grand Lobby
Tree Lighting
Dec 1
Austin
Gather at The Driskill Hotel and watch as the
Grand Lobby tree is lit, accompanied by
holiday music and caroling. The historic
Driskill hosts holiday events throughout the
season, including Victorian holiday teas.
Holiday Sing-Along and
Downtown Stroll
Dec 2
Austin
Enjoy carols, live entertainment, and free
food as you meander down Austin’s
Congress Avenue, where the galleries,
stores, and restaurants spill into the street
in celebration.
Light Shows
Santa’s Ranch
9561 I-35 North
New Braunfels, TX
830-743-1293
Nov 3-Dec 31
*$37 per vehicle
Sun-Thurs 6PM-10PM
Fri-Sat 6PM- 11PM
Mozart’s Coffee Holiday
Light Show
Nov 9 – Jan 6
Austin
This Austin tradition is something you don’t
miss! This free show is each evening, every
hour on the hour.
*Reserve table before leaving
Peppermint Parkway-Drive Thru Lights
Nov 24-Dec 30
COTA
Parkway Hours:6-9PM
Peppermint Plaza: 5PM-10PM
*Special Nights, Petting Zoo, Activities
Lonestar Light Show
Nov 24-Dec 31
1769 Canyon Park Road
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
(737) 295-9735
$25 per vehicle
*hours vary
Sights & Sounds of Christmas
Nov 30 – Dec 2 & Dec 7 – 9
San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas, transforms into a
magical winter wonderland for Sights &
Sounds of Christmas. Step into Bethlehem’s
past with costumed actors and live animals,
savor caroling and concerts, meet Santa in
surprising ways, make furry friends at the
petting zoo, ice skate with “snow,” enjoy
thrilling carnival rides, savor delicious food,
and kick off your holiday season joyfully in
San Marcos.
Northern Lights
Sequin
Nov 24- Dec 31
6PM-10PM Nightly
*Tickets per car*
Trail of Lights in Wimberley
Dec 2 – 26
Wimberley-Emily Ann Theartre
Trail of Lights, a free December walking
trail with approximately 8 acres of
illuminated displays, welcomes donations at
multiple stations. Enjoy live entertainment,
Santa’s visits, and special events, like the
5th Annual Chocolate Night on Dec 16. Plus,
support EmilyAnn by purchasing light-up
toys, concessions, and more, with all
proceeds benefiting the organization.
Trail of Lights @ Zilker Park
Dec 8 – Dec 23
Austin
The Trail of Lights in Zilker Park is a
beautiful, festive mile drive through
dazzling light displays. Grab a cup of hot
chocolate and gather the whole family for a
night of lights and fun for all ages!
Buda Trail of Lights
Dec 6-9 ; 13-16
6PM-9PM
Holiday cheer radiates throughout the season! Take a walk through
Historic Stagecoach Park to view twinkling lights and illuminated displays.
Guests are shuttled from Cabela’s to enjoy the array of festive scenes at
their leisure. Food, fun, and holiday splendor await visitors, along with a visit from Santa himself.
Santa Sightings
New Braunfels Tree Lighting
Nov 17th
6:30PM
Lighting of downtown & Santa’s arrival
Photos with Santa will be $10 and proceeds will go to the New Braunfels Parks Foundation.
Please note that only credit card/debit card payments will be accepted, and no one will be allowed to enter the line after 8:30 p.m. (those already in line at 8:30pm will still be served).
Texas Santaland
Nov 19
Wimberley
Photos with Santa
Crafts, Games, Hot Cocoa Bar
Santa Claus @ D&D Texas Outfitters
Nov 24
2PM-4PM
Photos with Cowboy Kringle
Nov 25-26
Dec 2,3,9,10.16,17,22,23
*online reservations only, no walk ins
Photos with Santa Experience @ Suds Monkey Brewing
Nov 25
11AM-2PM
*Book experience before arrival
Photos with Santa @ Little Land NB
Nov 25 & Nov 26
1PM-4PM
Sensory Friendly Santa
Nov 26-28
Seguin
*purchase spots before arriving
Budafest
Dec 1-3
Pictures Daily
Santa’s Arrival
Dec 1
4PM-9 PM
Kyle
Santa Claus in Johnson City
Nov 24,25
Dec 1,2,8,9,15,16,22,23
6:30-9PM
Trail of Lights
Dec 2,8,9,10,15-23
Wimberley- Emily Ann Theatre
6PM-9PM
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 16
Wimberley
Enjoy pancakes, sausage and crafts w Santa
*Purchase tickets before hand or at the door
Santa Train Ride @ 7A Ranch
Dec 16
1PM-5PM
*Tickets purchased at the office
Ice Skating
Ice Skating On The Plaza at Whole Foods
December
10AM-9 PM
Austin
Spend an afternoon on the rink at the Whole
Foods flagship store on North Lamar. Then
head inside for a cup of cocoa or cider and
live local music on the weekends!
Daily: 10 AM- 9PM
Bee Cave Ice Rink
Nov 10-Jan 15
Hill Country Galleria
*purchase tickets before arriving
Skating limited to 60 minutes
Eisabahn Skate benefiting The Heritage School
*outdoors*
Nov 18-Jan 3
Fredericksburg
Check link for times & prices
$10 Tuesdays
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Nov 18- Jan 7
Austin
$40
Western Wonderland
Dec 8
Dripping Springs
11AM-10PM
Tree Farms
Elgin Christmas Tree Farm
Nov 18 – Dec 10
Elgin
Take the family out this year https://fourseasonsaustin.ticketspice.com/ice-rodeo-23-24to handpick
your Christmas tree at an actual Tree Farm.
In addition to getting a tree, you can enjoy a
scenic hayride, animals, a crazy maze, and a
playground
Evergreen Farms
Nov 24 – Dec 24
Elgin
Evergreen Farms is a Choose and Cut
Christmas tree farm designed with
fun-loving consumers in mind. Customers
can experience the fresh air of the country
as they pick out their perfect Christmas
tree. Take a wagon ride out to the field
where you can cut your own Texas-grown
Christmas tree or pick a precut Noble fir or
Fraser fir.
Live Nativities
First Baptist Burnet
108 S. Vanderveer St.
Burnet, Texas 78611
Dec 1-3; 8-10
6PM-9PM
THIS CHRISTMAS VISIT BETHLEHEM
*no tickets required, don’t bring big backpacks; bags subject to being searched
Wimberley Chapel in the Hills
Dec 13 & Dec 14
Cowboy Church of the Hill Country
207 Darden Hill
Driftwood
Dec. 15 & 16
7PM
Fellowship Church @ Plum Creek
160 Grace Street
Kyle, Texas 78640
Dec 8,9,10
6PM-8:30 PM
A Night in Bethlehem is a living nativity story where you and your family
will be guided through the story of the birth of Jesus. After your journey our
modern area will have hot chocolate and cookies, Christmas music and dancing
from Dance to Glory Studios. You can make goods/crafts in the marketplace and
even take a picture in Bethlehem clothing at our free photo booth.
Live Nativity @ Johnson City
Dec 1,2
FUMC Johnson City
All are invited to our FREE performances each
night at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30. Shows are 15 minutes long.
Enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies between performances.
Local Holiday Events
Mozart’s Coffee Holiday
Light Show
Nov 9 – Jan 6
Austin
This Austin tradition is something you don’t
miss! This free show is each evening, every
hour on the hour.
Texas Santaland
Nov 19
Wimberley
Photos with Santa
Crafts, Games, Hot Cocoa Bar
The Junior League of Austin’s
A Christmas Affair
Nov 15 – 19
Austin
A Christmas Affair is a five-day holiday
market benefiting The Junior League of
Austin’s signature programs and non-profit
community partners. The annual event
hosts over 200 retail merchants nationwide
and attracts over 25,000 patrons.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Nov 17 – Dec 24
Austin
This event offers incredible indoor shopping
throughout November and December, with
the best in art, ceramics, paintings,
sculpture, and more. This year, they also
provide an online store in addition to the
indoor event
Elgin Christmas Tree Farm
Nov 18 – Dec 10
Elgin
Take the family out this year to handpick
your Christmas tree at an actual Tree Farm.
In addition to getting a tree, you can enjoy a
scenic hayride, animals, a crazy maze, and a
playground
Peppermint Parkway
Nov 24 – Dec 30
Austin
Go on a journey down COTA’s Tunnel Road,
full of holiday entertainment
PEC Holiday Lights
Nov 24- Jan 7
Johnson City
North Pole Flyer
Nov 25 – Dec 17
Cedar Park
This 2-hour, round-trip train ride on the
historic Bertram Flyer includes story-time,
cookies, and a visit from Mrs. Claus and
Santa Claus!
Ice Skating On The Plaza at
Whole Foods
December
Austin
Spend an afternoon on the rink at the Whole
Foods flagship store on North Lamar. Then
head inside for a cup of cocoa or cider and
live local music on the weekends! Daily: 10
a.m. – 9:00 p.m. wholefoodsmarket.com
Santa’s Arrival
Dec 1
4PM-9 PM
Kyle
Gingerbread Competition
Dec 1
6PM
Kyle
Budafest
Dec 1 – 3
Buda
Bring the whole family to Downtown Buda
for three days of holiday cheer! With live
music at the brand-new Buda
Amphitheater, a craft and art market in the
Downtown Greenbelt, and a dazzling Night
Parade and Fireworks show along Main
Street, there is plenty to do and see all
weekend.
Live Nativity @ Johnson City
Dec 1,2
FUMC Johnson City
All are invited to our FREE performances each
night at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, and 8:30. Shows are 15 minutes long.
Enjoy free hot cocoa and cookies between performances.
Driskill Grand Lobby
Dec 1
Austin
Gather at The Driskill Hotel and watch as the
Grand Lobby tree is lit, accompanied by
holiday music and caroling. The historic
Driskill hosts holiday events throughout the
season, including Victorian holiday teas.
Christmas on Mercer Street
Dec 2
10AM-5 PM
Dripping Springs
Celebrate the magic of the holidays on
Mercer Street in downtown historical
Dripping Springs with arts and crafts
booths, children’s games and activities, live
family entertainment, local food vendors,
and pictures with SANTA!
Christmas Barn Dance @ Montesino Ranch
Dec 2
5:15PM-10 PM
Wimberley
*Kids free under 18
Trail of Lights in Wimberley
Dec 2 – 26
Wimberley-Emily Ann Theatre
Trail of Lights, a free December walking
trail with approximately 8 acres of
illuminated displays, welcomes donations at
multiple stations. Enjoy live entertainment,
Santa’s visits, and special events, like the
5th Annual Chocolate Night on Dec 16. Plus,
support EmilyAnn by purchasing light-up
toys, concessions, and more, with all
proceeds benefiting the organization.
Carol Of Lights and HoliDazzle
Christmas Parade
Dec 2
Parade Starts @ 6:30 PM
Lampasas
An all-day holiday event held in the
Downtown Courtyard Square in Lampasas.
Activities include vendors, an antique car
show, and a Snow Queen Contest around
our beautiful courthouse. Lighted
Christmas HoliDazzle parade begins at 6:30
from Avenue B and Western Street. The
parade goes West on North Avenue and left
on Third Street past our beautifully lit
downtown.
German-Texan Heritage Society
Dec 2
Austin
Explore the German-Texan Heritage
Society’s yearly market for unique
handcrafted items, imported decorations,
ornaments, and more. Enjoy the market,
savor traditional German Christmas tunes,
and bring home delectable Christmas
Stollen from the New World Bakery and
German cookies from Silke’s German
Gourmet Cookies. g
Ballet Austin’s “The Nutcracker”
Dec 2 – Dec 23
Austin
Ballet Austin’s annual production of THE
NUTCRACKER is Austin’s favorite holiday
tradition! Hundreds of dancers perform
Stephen Mills’ enchanting choreography to
Tchaikovsky’s magical score with live
accompaniment from the Austin Symphony
Orchestra.
Trail of Lights @ Zilker Park
Dec 8 – Dec 23
Austin
The Trail of Lights in Zilker Park is a
beautiful, festive mile drive through
dazzling light displays. Grab a cup of hot
chocolate and gather the whole family for a
night of lights and fun for all ages!
Christmas Movie in the Park
Dec 8
Kyle
5PM
Hot cocoa + family friendly movie
*bring your letter to Santa to mail
Western Wonderland
Dec 8-Jan 7
Dripping Springs
-themed days
Ice Skating, 3 weekends of Holiday Market, Trail of Lights
Wishes for Wimberley Toy Drive Parade
December 9th
Wimberley
10AM
–parade starts at Wimberley Ace
-bring new unwrapped toy to benefit The Barnabas Connection
Holiday VIBE Market
Dec 9
Austin
Wimberley Winter’s Eve
December 9th
Wimberley Square
10AM-10PM
Christmas Dance for People with Disabilities
Dec 15
Kyle
5:30PM
*Registration required
The Armadillo Bazaar
December 15 – 23
11:00AM-9:30PM Daily
Austin-Palmer Center
Celebrate 45+ seasons of the Armadillo
Christmas Bazaar, a premier art shopping
experience. Discover a diverse array of
national and local award-winning artists in a
vibrant, festive atmosphere. Join the
Armadillo Bazaar Outside this year for a
multi-day, family-friendly fine art
extravaganza featuring curated artists, live
local music, and the city’s vibrant ambiance.
Holiday Kid Market @ Wimberley Library
Dec 16
10AM-2 PM
Christmas with The Critters @ Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
Dec 16-Jan 6
10AM-6PM
*purchase tickets online and kids get s’mores and goody bag for FREE
Gingerbread Jingle Jam @ WUMC
Dec 17
6PM- 8:30PM
Come join in on a Wimberley community favorite holiday tradition! Decorate a gingerbread
house and get a chili dinner as well. All candy and supplies will be provided.
You can pre-register online or register at the door. This year, we are doing donations only,
so give if you can but don’t let that stop you from coming. This is a community event and everyone is welcome!
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Fun Family Friendly Holiday Screenings
Austin
Kick back at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema this
holiday season and laugh as you watch
classic holiday comedies such as “National
Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” or “A
Christmas Story.”