EmilyAnn Trail of Lights
Head to Wimberley to celebrate the 20th annual festival at EmilyAnnTheatre and Gardens through 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. Get parking info and more details at emilyann.org
Starlight Symphony
Celebrate the holidays with the Starlight Symphony Orchestra’s performance of its holiday series “Innovative Traditions.” The orchestra will have three performances this season: Dec. 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. at the Hays PAC Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at Wimberley First Baptist Church.
Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas is a free annual holiday event at Blue Hole Regional Park on Dec. 16 featuring horse carriage rides, an ugly sweater contest, a roaring fire, local music groups, Santa, and blue lights everywhere. The event begins at 4 p.m. “Elf” will be playing in the swimming area beginning at 7:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. For more info call 512-660-9111.
Active shooter presentation
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event (CRASE) presentation that will be held at Dripping Spings High Dec. 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will involve a presentation on how residents can be better prepared in the event of an active shooter situation. More information can be found online at haysfreepress.com
