Austin / Wed Nov 27 Four Seasons Gingerbread Village , Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Boulevard., . View a hand-crafted Gingerbread village in the lobby on display through the end of December. This year's them is inspried by the Dr. Seuss classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.. free ...

Austin / Wed Nov 27 Holiday Lights and Ice Event Through-Jan 6 check website, Barton Creek Resort & Spa, 329-4043. Austin’s largest outdoor ice rink- 4,100 sq. ft. skating rink is open November 27th through January 6 plus see 200,000 holiday lights displayed throughout the property.. $17-$23 Read More ...

Fri Dec 06

Austin / Fri Dec 06 Afternoon Tea 3 -5pm pm, The Driskill, 512-439-1234. Everyone is invited to delight in traditional tea and seasonal celebrations with champagne for the adults and hot cocoa for the the children. Additionally, traditional tea sandwiches, desserts and scones will accompany the tea selection. Afternoon Tea will be celebrated 1st 3 weekends in December. Reservations are required. . $25 - $45 ...

Austin / Fri Dec 06 6th Annual Lights of Love 5K and Family Fun Run 5:30 PM, Mueller Hangar 4550 Mueller Blvd. Austin, TX 78723, . Ronald McDonald House Chairty's 6th annual 5K and Family Mile. Event will include music food and pictures with Santa!. $20-$35 Read More ...

Austin / Fri Dec 06 Main Street Bethlehem- Burnet Texas -15 6:00 - 9:00pm , First Baptist Church, 108 South Vanderveer, (512) 756-6033. This Christmas, visit Bethlehem in Burnet Texas as the ancient city of Christ’s birth comes alive again. . Free but donations accepted Read More ...

Cedar Park / Fri Dec 06 Holiday Tree lighting and santas workshop 6:00pm, Heritage Oak Park- 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park TX 78613, 512-401-5500. Join us in the tradition of lighting the tree. Enjoy live music, carriage rides, games & prizes, inflatable, photos with Santa, and arts & crafts projects . Free Read More ...

Round Rock / Fri Dec 06 Christmas Family Night 6:30pm, downtown Round Rock, . Mayor welcome and illumination of the street and water tower with holiday lights. Then Santa makes his grand entrance in a horse-drawn sleigh. Free games and activities including live music, dancers, candle making, carriage rides, game booths, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus, puppet shows, and more. . free Read More ...

Austin / Fri Dec 06 Ebenezer's Journey -7; Dec 13 & 14 7pm-10pm, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. Austin, Tx 78754, 512-837-1215. Experience the Dickens tale, “A Christmas Carol”, as actors take you into the story with an interactive theatrical presentation. Characters come to life as you witness the joys, sorrows, and chills of the unforgettable experience. You too have an important role to play. You are Ebenezer Scrooge! . $12/person over age 2 Read More ...

Sat Dec 07

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Steve for the Holidays - Dec 28 , ColdTowne Theater, 4803-B Airport, . Improv show for kids every Saturday. This month features a holiday theme. Amber & Nick will join in the fun with some Christmas tunes!. $3-5 suggested donation Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Breakfast with Santa at the malls , Area Malls, . Lakeline Mall 8:30 - 10 a.m. Barton Creek Mall 9:00-10:00am The Domain 9:00am Check websites for details! Some require reservations.. ...

Buda / Sat Dec 07 4th Annual Budafest -Dec 08 , Downtown Buda Greenbelt, . a Christmas parade, entertainment, carnival, and over 125 artisans selling handcrafted items of every type – jewelry, candles, holiday decorations, salsas, woodcraft’s, pottery, and soaps to name but a few. Children can also visit and take pictures with Santa. . free Read More ...

New Braunfels / Sat Dec 07 Santa's Ranch 6-10pm, 9561 N. I-35, New Braunfels, . Drive through 12 acres surrounded by the 1.5 million lights. animated lighted displays and more.. $28 per car Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Sharing with Santa 10 am - 1 pm, 5801 Westminster Drive, . Bring an unwrapped present to Santa and then take your photo. Free brunch. Kids' games, face painting, crafts and shopping. Adult Marketplace and Silent Auction. . Free Admission Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Thinkery Grand Opening -Dec 08 10 am - 6 pm, 1830 Simond Ave, . The Central Texas community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Thinkery. Explore the new innovative exhibits, participate in hands-on activities and enjoy festivities outside the museum, weather permitting.. Free (must reserve ticket online) Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Cherrywood Art Fair -Dec 08 10:00am-5:00pm, Maplewood Elementary School, 38 1/2 St. & Maplewood Ave., . A one-stop holiday shopping experience boasting some of the best art and hand-made gifts Austin has to offer in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with live music and good food. It is also a great opportunity to support student artists through the Little Artist BIG ARTIST mentoring program.. Free Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Handprint Ornament Storytime! 10:45am-11:45am, The Art Garage 11190 Circle Dr. Austin Tx. 78736, 512-852-9900. As it gets chilly outside,come on in and warm up with some hot cocoa, books, and songs! Then finish up a fun morning with a one of a kind personalized handprint ornament. It makes a great keepsake! And don't forget to grab a candy cane on your way out. $12 + tax Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Prairie Christmas - 8; Dec 14 & 15 10a-5p, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr. Austin, Tx 78754, 512-837-1215. Our “Prairie Christmas” program will feature different activities with traditional, family-friendly holiday cheer, live music and an array of fun yule activities — cloggers, singers, an Old-Time Santa, crafts, hayrides, and more.. $8/adult & $6 child over age 2 Read More ...

Round Rock / Sat Dec 07 Walk Through Bethlehem 10AM to 3:30PM, First United Methodist Church, 1004 North Mays, Round Rock, TX 78680, 512.255.3336 . Come celebrate the true meaning of Christmas! It isn't a play or a pageant; it's encountering Christ & the mystery of Christmas the way it all began. Experience what the village of Bethlehem might have been like on the day after Jesus' birth. There is some uneven terrain.. FREE Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Holiday Heroes & Dec 14 11:00am, Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage, 1421 W. Riverside, 512/476-0541. This family show explores holiday traditions through the eyes of two musically inclined but bumbling stagehands.. $14/child; $16/adult Read More ...

Cedar Park / Sat Dec 07 North Pole Flyer 2013 2:30pm-6:30pm, 401 E. Whitestone Blvd. , 512-477-8468 . Each car is decorated for the season, and Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on board the train. Santa has a gift for each for each child, while Mrs. Claus and her elves serve delicious Christmas cookies. Enjoy some carols as you spend time with family and friends riding in our vintage train cars. 2 hour round trip to Bertram. Check website some dates are sold out.. check website Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Holiday Light Show 6-11pm, Mozart's Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., 512/477-2900. Every hour on the hour the lights and music explode with the spirit of the holidays. Through Dec. 31, 6-11pm. Free.. free Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Holiday Sing along and Downtown stroll 6:00-9:00pm, South Steps of the Capitol, . Sing Christmas carols with KUTX 98.9 "Eklektikos" host John Aielli from 6-7 p.m. at the South Steps of the Capitol then stroll down Congress Avenue and enjoy art and live entertainment, shopping and holiday spirit from 7-9 p.m. . free Read More ...

Cedar Park / Sat Dec 07 A Snow Spectacular 7pm – 11pm, Twin Creeks Country Club – 3201 Twin Creeks Club Drive, 512/331-5900. 26,000 pounds of REAL SNOW blown over a 1230 square foot area for the kids to play in. Plus light hor d'oeuvres, an adult beverage cash bar, a hot chocolate/coffee bar, a live band, a silent auction and more. $30 Read More ...

Round Rock / Sat Dec 07 23rd Annual Fossil Fest & 8th 9 am to 5 pm, Old Settlers Association, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, . This year’s theme is – What’s in YOUR backyard? DINOSAURS! – highlighting fossils from in and around Texas. A fun and educational event for the entire family with door prizes, demos, exhibits, a spin the Wheel of Fossils, a fossil Dig Pit and choice dealers selling fossils and fossil related material from around the world. . $2 - $3 Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Holiday Museum Crawl 9:00 a.m., LBJ Presidential Library, 512-721-0232. Enjoy free admission, festive music, hot beverages, and special discounts in 6 Austin museum stores! See website for more details.. FREE Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Second Shepherds' Play - Dec 22 check website, Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W. 18th, . tale about the shepherds who first welcomed the Christ Child. Celebrate the season with this delightful play about Coll, Daw, and Gib, who solve a small mystery and discover a great wonder while watching their sheep on the night of the Nativity. . $6-$9 Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 07 Snow Day Noon - 4:00 pm, 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, . [Description] It snows every weekend in December at the Hill Country Galleria! Join us for a family fun day as we bring real snow to the Hill Country Galleria! Toss a snowball, build a snow man, make a snow angel, and take fun family photos! Enjoy live holiday music, holiday carolers, and more from noon-4pm every day that it snows!. Free Read More ...

Sun Dec 08

Austin / Sun Dec 08 Trail of Lights - Dec 22 , Zilker Park, . Over 50 stunning custom displays (many updated for 2013) light up the night. Enjoy unique Austin eats, fun for the kids, and performers including musicians, dancers, and carolers. Live entertainment includes Ray Benson, Whiskey Sisters, Ruby Jane, The Eggmen and more. Amber & Nick will peform Tuesday Dec 10th at 7:30pm.. free Read More ...

Round Rock / Sun Dec 08 6th Annual Winter Wonderland 6 pm to 9 pm, The Ranch House at Teravista 4307 Teravista Club Drive, Round Rock, TX 78665, 512-260-3602. Join Texas Humane Heroes for our 6th annual holiday fundraising party! DJ & dancing, silent auction, raffle for iPad mini, photos with Santa and his pups, and more. . $25-$35; child/$10 Read More ...

Tue Dec 10

Austin / Tue Dec 10 Christmas Sing-Along 8:00 PM, Riverbend Centre , . Families gather each year to get into the spirit of the season by joyfully singing along with the Austin Symphony Orchestra and chorus. Scheduled guests include Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus. The audience will be invited to sing along at various times. Admission is FREE but tickets are required and will be available December 2nd on a first-come, first-served basis at the Symphony Box Office. (limit 4 tickets/family). free first come first serve Read More ...

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Fri Dec 13

Buda / Fri Dec 13 Buda Trail of Lights Through - Dec 22 6-10pm, Historic Stagecoach Park, 880 Main St., (512) 295-7170. Food, fun, and holiday splendor await visitors to enjoy a spectacular display of twinkling lights illuminating Historic Stagecoach Park with various Christmas scenes and themes. . free Read More ...

Out of Town / Fri Dec 13 Stargazing at the Roughs 9:30-11:00 PM, McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 State Hwy 71 W, 78612, 512-303-5073. Learn about constellations, different types of stars, and every thing within the Milky Way.This fun family event, also has telescopes for every one to explore.. Free Read More ...

Sat Dec 14

Austin / Sat Dec 14 Holiday Christmas show at Chaparral Ice 4:30 pm, Chaparral Ice, 2525 W. Anderson,, 252-8500. Featured skaters include Austin's competitive figure skaters and members of the Learn to Skate program. . Free with a nonperishable food item Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 14 Letters to Santa Holiday Musical 3:30 pm and 6:00pm shows, LifeAustin, 8901 W. Hwy 71, Austin, TX, 78735, 512-291-2179. This holiday season take a magical journey with Jolly the holiday elf as he opens Letters to Santa from all over the world! The letters come to life through dazzling dance, acting, and vocal performances.. Adults $15, Children $12, Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 14 The Nutcracker -15 2pm & 6pm, St. Michael's Academy, 512-852-9079. TexARTS Youth Ballet Theatre presents the classic story of The Nutcracker! Come join a festive party and watch in wonder as the Sugar Plum Fairy hosts a dazzling array of dances! Special guest stars include Lakeway community members Chris Abramson as Drosselmeyer and Annette Brown as Frau Stahlbaum. . $15.00 Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 14 Family Saturday - Gingerbread Houses 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3809 West 35th Street Austin, TX 78703 , 512 458 8191 x 213. Be the ART-chitect of your candy home! We're whipping up edible houses, inspired by the architecture of the gorgeous Driscoll Villa and the art on view at Laguna Gloria.. $5 member families // $10 non-membe Read More ...

Austin / Sat Dec 14 Luminations at Wildflower Center 6 - 9 PM, 4801 La Crosse Ave., 512-232-0100. We dress up our gardens for the holidays with thousands of luminarias and lights. Free admission with two canned goods for the Capital Area Food Bank. Enjoy live holiday music throughout each night, chances to get hugs from Frosty the Snowman, hands-on-crafts and much more for kids of all ages. Also enjoy Store book signings, and goodies from our café. . Free Read More ...

Sun Dec 15

Austin / Sun Dec 15 Once Upon A Time 7 pm, Manor HS PAC, 12700 Gregg Manor Rd, Manor,Tx 78653 , 512-913-9495. Body Talk Dance Company presents "Once Upon a Time," a modern fairy tale told in dance. This show reimagines childhood's most beloved characters in a fresh new adventure. More than fifty performers (7-18yrs old), the show is sure to entertain the whole family. Come fly with us!. $5 advance,$10 at door Read More ...

Austin / Sun Dec 15 Afternoon with Santa 2 pm, The Driskill, 512-439-1234. The Driskill invites families to come meet Santa and capture photos at this festive event. Enjoy live entertainment from Joe McDermott alongside cookie decorating and holiday crafts. A photographer will be available.. $25 ...

Tue Dec 17

Austin / Tue Dec 17 Satellite Sessions: A Full Moon Concert Series by Pa 7 pm , Thai Fresh 909 W Mary St Austin, TX 78704, . BYOSM: Bring your own sheet music and Patryce will play your favorite holiday hits. . Free ...

Sun Dec 22

Austin / Sun Dec 22 Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adven 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m, Frank Erwin Center, (512) 232-4343. Grab your tiaras and doubloons for a royal celebration filled with new music, dazzling effects and endless surprises! Join Mickey Mouse and Disney stars from “Cinderella,” “Peter Pan,” “Sofia the First” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” at The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center for Disney Junior Live On Tour! . $20-$30 ...

Fri Dec 27

Austin / Fri Dec 27 Blanton Holiday Family Days 11 am - 4pm, Blanton Museum of Art , (512) 471-7324. Celebrate the holidays by traveling to one of Germany’s oldest cities. Printmaking activities, gallery games and family-friendly tours will take you on a hands-on journey through our special exhibition, Imperial Augsburg: Renaissance Prints and Drawings.. Included with general museum admiss ...