Stuff the stockings with Santa
Help support the Hays County Food Bank this holiday season. Donate any non-perishable food item and take a photo with Santa Sunday, Nov. 29 from 2-6 p.m. at the Kyle United Methodist Church. Open to the public. Free hot cocoa and Christmas treats.
Santa’s Ranch
Drive through a mile of spectacular holiday scenes with one million lights, hundreds of displays and festive animation. This drive-through trail is located at 9561 IH-35 North in New Braunfels.
EmilyAnn Trail of Lights
Stroll along a walking trail through 8 acres of lighted displays decorated by more than 100 local businesses, community groups and families. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and live entertainment (weather permitting). Free admission, donations appreciated. Trail is open nightly. Lights will be on rain or shine. The trail is located at the EmilyAnn Theatre at 1101 FM 2325 in Wimberley. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Sundays - Thursdays and 6-10 p.m. on Fridays & Saturdays through Jan. 2.
Santa’s arrival and Kyle tree lighting
Since 1999, Kyle has invited Santa to take part in the Tree Lighting event in downtown at City Square Park. Santa will be available for photo opportunities (you must bring your own camera) on Dec. 2. School choirs from local elementary, middle and high schools will be performing holiday songs, there will be free activities for the children, and food vendors to satisfy your hunger or thirst. Santa will begin touring Kyle at 3 p.m. and arrive at Historic Kyle City Hall at 4:30 p.m.
Sights and Sounds of Christmas
Join thousands of others for four full nights of holiday fun at the Sights & Sounds of Christmas in San Marcos Plaza Park Dec. 2-5. Enjoy carnival rides, petting zoo, crafts, visits with Santa and much more. Kids twelve and under enter free. Nightly admission for other ages is $5. Visit sights-n-sounds.org for information.
First Thursday in Downtown Buda
From 5-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, businesses stay open for shopping, dining, music and fun. Support your local businesses and enjoy an evening out. First Thursday focuses on providing downtown visitors the chance to stroll through the unique local shops, while enjoying food from downtown restaurants.
Christmas on Mercer
Celebrate the magic of the holidays on Mercer Street in historic downtown Dripping Springs on Dec. 5. This 11th annual holiday festival has arts and crafts booths, children’s games and activities, live family entertainment, local food vendors, and of course, Santa. Admission is free. The festival will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with the tree lighting at dusk.
Budafest
Head to downtown Buda December 5 and 6 for this annual holiday festival featuring a parade, arts and crafts, live music, Santa, and more. The event lasts from 10 a.m. to dusk.
