Christmas on Mercer
This annual event will feature an old-fashioned holiday celebration on Mercer Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts booths, kids games and activities, a trackless train and pony rides, photos with Santa Claus and more. The annual Lighting of the Tree will be held at the Triangle at 6:15 p.m. Christmas carolers representing local churches and schools will serenade with heart-warming, traditional Christmas Carols at the tree lighting ceremony.
EmilyAnn Trail of Lights
Enjoy more than 100 lighted exhibits created by Wimberley businesses and organizations at this annual trail Nov. 26-Dec. 29. Roast a marshmallow at the Yule Log, listen to live music and meet Santa. Get details at emilyann.org
Sights and Sounds
Enjoy four full evenings of holiday festivities at San Marcos Plaza Park Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Highlights include carnival rides, arts and crafts, pictures with Santa, local school performances and a food court.
Budafest
Buda’s annual Christmas celebration will be held Dec. 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Meet Santa, enjoy family-friendly activities and do some local holiday shopping. See budafest.org for more information.
First Thursday
From 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1, businesses on Dripping Springs’ Mercer Street and Old Fitzhugh Road will welcome customers with specials, giveaways and live music for all to enjoy at participating merchants. First Thursday is a monthly event featuring downtown businesses who are alive after five.
Caregiver’s Support Group Meeting
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers will meet this Thursday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church Library, 956 FM 2325. This is an opportunity for caregivers to discuss the latest dementia information and to share ideas as they travel the care giving journey. If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with dementia, please join us. For additional information contact Linda Germain, volunteer for Alzheimer’s Texas at 512 924-3661.
Winter’s Eve
On Dec. 10, enjoy live entertainment in the big tent and throughout Wimberely’s downtown shopping district, plus food, refreshments, live music and shopping. Santa arrives at the Wimberley Cafe at 6 p.m. See www.wimberleymerchants.com for more information.
Homespun Holiday
It’s free fun for the whole family at this annual Pound House event! On Saturday, Dec. 12 from 12-2 p.m., join the Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead for photos with Santa, Christmas book readings, crafts, holiday refreshments and more. For more information, call 512-858-2030 or visit www.DrPoundHistrocialFarmstead.org.
Family Hike at Charro Ranch Park
Gather up the whole family to get outside and enjoy nature at its best with a community hike at Charro Ranch Park set for Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Come and explore the trails on your own or join Sarah Maxwell with “Hike It Baby” as she leads a hike around the park (1.5 miles) at 10:15 a.m. The trails are considered stroller friendly (jogging type strollers) so bring the little ones. A free shuttle will be availablefromTwisted X Brewery from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Starlight Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate the holidays with the Starlight Symphony Orchestra’s performance of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from the Symphony - Warm Cookies & Cold Milk.” The orchestra will perform 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and 17 at the Hays PAC and Dec. 18 at the Wimberley First Baptist Church.
Wimberley Market Days
On Saturday, Dec. 3, from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. head to the Lions Field in Wimberley for this free monthly event featuring locally made goods and live music. Work on your holiday shopping at one of the largest outdoor markets in the area. For more information visit shopmarketdays.com.
Nar Anon Family Group
Dripping Springs Nar Anon Family Group will meet beginning Dec. 6, at the DS United Methodist Church on Ranch Road 12 in the annex building behind the church every Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. All newcomers are welcome.
