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.
Pancakes and Photos with Santa
Come out to Elm Grove Elementary in Buda on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for breakfast with Santa. Tickets are $5 for ages 10 and under, and $7 for ages 11 and older. Visit kyleinvasioncheer.org or email Stephanie Hunt at [email protected] for more information.
3rd Annual Negley Outdoor Expo
On Friday, Dec. 11, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., join Negley Elementary School for the annual outdoor expo. Donations of new and unwrapped toys are welcome. All proceeds will support our local Brown/BlueSanta efforts.
Buda Trail of Lights
The Buda Trail of Lights is back bigger and better this year at Historic Stagecoach Park on Main Street in Buda. The first weekend will be Dec. 11-12 from 6-10 p.m. The senior citizen night will be December 10 from 6-8 p.m. and requires an RSVP wih the Buda Parks Department by calling 512-295-7170. Visitors are able to walk the lighted trail in the park to view the dazzling exhibits, enjoy live entertainment, sip hot chocolate in front of a toasty campfire, and meet Santa himself.
Winter’s Eve Christmas Festival
Join the Wimberley Merchants Association for the 8th annual WInter’s Eve festival on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 5-10 p.m. on the square in Wimberley. Stroll around the square and enjoy lights, live music and late night holiday shopping. Santa will be there from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit wimberleymerchants.com.
Starlight Symphony Orchestra
The Starlight Symphony Orchestra will perform on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Hays Performing Arts Center (979 Kohler’s Crossing, Kyle). This month’s concert is part of the classical chamber series and entitled “Our Circles: Extended Families.” Concerts are free and open to the public. Visit starlightsymphony.org for more information.
