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.
Redbud Artisan Market
It’s time for the Redbud Artisan Market Holiday Show, a one-day event on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. More than 50 artisans of all mediums will be selling their handcrafted creations at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 29401 RR 12, across from the Dripping Springs Elementary School, just a mile and a half from Hwy 290 W. The event includes regional performers Micah Wagner, the Dripping Springs High School Orchestra Club, Tommy Mojica and a Wimberley trio, Three Hands High. For more details, driving directions, or samples of the artisans’ work, please visit the Facebook page.
County offices closed
Hays County offices will be closed Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 22-24, for the Thanksgiving holidays. Offices will reopen at their regular times on Monday, Nov. 27. Commissioners Court will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 21, but will not be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
EmilyAnn Trail of Lights
Head to Wimberley to celebrate the 20th annual festival at EmilyAnnTheatre and Gardens from Nov. 25 to 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. Get details at emilyann.org
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. 2 with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts booths, kid’s 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 p.m. Christmas carolers representing local churches and schools will serenade with heart-warming, traditional Christmas Carols at the tree lighting ceremony.
Wimberley Winter’s Eve
Enjoy the enchanting lights and music of the season as you make your way around the Wimberley Square for holiday shopping on Dec. 9 rom 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.
Homespun Holiday
Head to Dripping Springs’ Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead for this free annual event Dec. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. Take your photo with Santa next to the covered wagon, enjoy holiday refreshments, listen to Christmas books readings and tour the Pound House and see all the Christmas decorations.
Starlight Symphony Orchestra
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 the Wimberley First Baptist Church.
