Buda Trail of Lights
Trail of Lights is a free holiday event held at Historic Stagecoach Park where visitors walk a lighted trail through the park to view the dazzling exhibits, sip hot chocolate, and meet Santa. See the spectacles of the holiday season at this annual event from 6-10 p.m. nightly Dec. 8-9 and Dec. 14-17. Senior Citizen Night (RSVP only) will be held Dec. 7, 6-8 p.m. RSVP to Senior Night with the Buda Parks Department by calling 512-295-7170.
Movember at Pinballz
November soon will be coming to an end, but not before celebrating Movember. Men (and women) will be parading in glorious mustaches at the eight annual event to promote men’s health. It’s free and donations are encouraged to raise funds for organizations such as Prostate Cancer Foundation and Testicular Cancer Foundation. The benefit will be held at Pinballz Kingdom’s beer garden in Buda from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Nov. 25. Bruce Fallgren and the George Mercardo Band will be performing. A raffle, a photo booth provided by Snappy Pics and complimentary game cards for attendees will be at hand.
Courthouse lighting
Kick off the holiday season at the Hays County Courthouse lighting ceremony on Nov. 25 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Spend time with Santa, listen to live music and enjoy the view of the historic courthouse in its most festive time. The courthouse is located at 111 E. San Antonio Street in San Marcos.
Sights and Sounds of Christmas
This year's Sights and Sounds festival has expanded to two weekends (Nov. 29-Dec. 2 and Dec. 6-9 ) featuringcarnival rides, arts and crafts, pictures with Santa, local school performances, live nativity scenes and more. Gates open nightly from 5-11 p.m. at San Marcos Plaza Park.
Budafest
It's a rejuvenated Budafest this year! from Nov. 30-Dec. 3. This annual Christmas celebration will celebrate its 38th year with an expanded schedule of events. On Thursday and Friday, enjoy a carnival from 4-10 p.m. at Buda City Park. On Saturday and Sunday, festivities into carnival rides, an artisan workshop, a snow slide, pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and more. At 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, celebrate the season with a holiday parade with a downtown lighting ceremony. At noon on Sunday, give your pooch a chance to shine in the "Reindog" parade through downtown Buda.
EmilyAnn Trail of Lights
Head to Wimberley to celebrate the 20th annual festival at EmilyAnnTheatre and Gardens nightly from Nov. 25-Dec. 28. Enjoy more than 100 lighted exhibits created by Wimberley businesses and organizations 6-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 6-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Roast a marshmallow at the Yule Log, listen to live music and meet Santa.
Wimberley Winter’s Eve
Enjoy the enchanting lights and music of the season as you make your way around the Wimberley Square on Dec. 9 for holiday shopping from 5-10 p.m. at this annual event. Enjoy a family-friendly evening of live music, raffles, food and more. Santa arrives at 6 p.m.
Holiday Remembrance Program
The holidays often are a difficult time for grieving families. That’s why Harrell Funeral Home is hosting a holiday remembrance program for the families and community members they served throughout the year. The program will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2 at Harrell Funeral Home in Kyle and will feature Pastor Pat Kelly, music, a remembrance candle lighting and a remembrance tree. For more information about the event, contact Harrell Funeral Home at (512) 268-8200 or info@ Harrellfuneralhomes.com.
