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Liberty Hill Christmas Festival

In mid-December each year, the entire town gathers for the Christmas Festival in downtown LHTX. Guests can shop, eat, and enjoy music during the day, while the kids snow tube, play in real snow, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and so much more! That same evening, the community gathers along Main Street for the lighted Christmas parade. Floats from the community provide the magic and sparkle, and the families stationed along the street provide the child-like wonder as everyone oohs and aahs as each float passes.
Dates: 
12/13/2025
Jingle Bell Run: 8am | Santa Rita Middle School Festival: 10am – 3pm | Downtown LHTX Parade: 6pm | Main Street
Location: 
Liberty Hill, TX, USA
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A Jolly, Bright Lakeline Night

Create new memories on the jolliest night in Cedar Park. This joyful celebration features twinkling lights, family-friendly activities, and timeless holiday cheer. Magic is everywhere, from holiday music to warm treats and Santa’s arrival. So, bundle up, bring your holiday cheer, and join us for a night that’s merry, bright, and full of delight.
Dates: 
12/12/2025
6:30-9:30 pm
Location: 
875 Quest Pkwy, Cedar Park, TX 78613, USA
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Swedish Candlelight Christmas

Celebrate traditional Texas Swedish Holiday Traditions and Santa Lucia Day with The Williamson Museum and Old Settler’s Association on Friday, December 12th from 6pm-9pm. This is a free event featuring living history, crafts, Julboard tastings, and more. Swedish Candlelight Christmas is located at Williamson County Old Settler’s Association at 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX.
Dates: 
12/12/2025
6-9 pm
Location: 
Old Settlers Association of Williamson County (WCOSA), East Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, TX, USA
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The 44th Annual Candyland Christmas Stroll

It’s not just a stroll – it’s a journey through a whimsical wonderland of candy canes, gumdrops, and peppermint delights! This year, the Downtown Georgetown Association transforms Historic Downtown Georgetown into a Candyland Christmas Stroll – A Sweet Stroll Through Georgetown for a FREE THREE-DAY EVENT of festive fun.
Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
varies
Location: 
Historic Georgetown, West 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas, USA
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Santa's Lighted Christmas Parade

The Nighttime Lighted Santa’s Christmas Parade is a tradition on the downtown historic Center Square held on the first Saturday of December.
Dates: 
12/06/2025
6 pm
Location: 
Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Courthouse Square, Center, TX 75935, United States
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Reading at the Rink - Storytime & Ice Skating!

Come out to Dripping Springs Ranch Park for their Western Wonderland! Enjoy a winter-themed storytime with Ms. Olivia, then stay to take a spin on the rink. Storytime is open to everyone and no registration is required—just come and enjoy the fun! However, the first 15 participants to register will receive a free ice skating pass to use immediately after story time.
Dates: 
12/10/2025
12/17/2025
3:45 - 4:45 pm
Location: 
Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center, Event Center Dr, Dripping Springs, TX, USA
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Christmas on Mercer Street

Hosted by the Dripping Springs Lions Club and the City of Dripping Springs, the downtown festivities will feature an old-fashioned holiday celebration on Mercer Street from 10 am to 5 pm with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts booths, kid’s games and activities, photos with Santa Claus, and a festive selection of food and drinks.
Dates: 
12/06/2025
10 am- 5 pm
Location: 
Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas, USA
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Strawbitty Yops

This wonderful band has songs to get children and families moving, playing instruments, talking about their feelings, learning to beat-box, and singing along with us. Featuring many musicians and instruments plus beautiful three part harmonies this album has some unique and diverse sounds that are out of the box. Recorded by queer and female and gender non-binary musicians and sound engineers, we are doing our part and We are Moving the Needle.
Dates: 
12/07/2025
11 am- 12 pm
Location: 
Cherrywood Coffeehouse, 1400 E 38th 1/2 St, Austin, TX 78722, United States
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The Craft Squad - Gingerbread House

Join us on Saturday, December 13, 3 - 4:30 pm. for another Craft Squad for Tweens & Teens. This month: Gingerbread House No registration required & FREE!
Dates: 
12/13/2025
3-4:30 PM
Location: 
Hutto Public Library, 500 West Live Oak Street, Hutto, TX 78634, United States
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Mozart's 2025 Festival of Lights

The lights are up, the tickets are out, and all we’re missing is you! GA tickets are just $3 and allow you to wander through the enchanted forest, see Saint Nicholas, enjoy live music, experience the lights up close, and more! If you’re looking to make the holidays extra special, VIP tables, party igloos, and donut boat cruises are also available this season.
Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
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Location: 
Mozart's Coffee Roasters, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703, United States
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Lost Pines Christmas Lighted Parade

Join us for one of Bastrop’s most beloved holiday traditions—the Lost Pines Lighted Christmas Parade! Don’t miss more than 150+ dazzling entries, from fanciful floats and fire trucks to unicycles, vintage cars, dancing Honey Bears, and even Santa himself. Produced by the City of Bastrop, this joyful celebration lights up Main Street and brings holiday cheer to all ages. The parade begins at dusk (approximately 6:00 PM) and travels south down Main Street.
Dates: 
12/13/2025
6 pm
Location: 
Bastrop, TX, USA
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Cocoa with Cowboys- The Williamson Museum

Howdy y’all! Come warm up at The Williamson Museum during the Christmas Stroll with Cocoa with Cowboys on Saturday, December 6th from 6pm-8pm. This is a free event. For more information please call 512-943-1670 or visit the museum’s website at www.williamsonmuseum.org.
Dates: 
12/06/2025
6-8 pm
Location: 
The Williamson Museum, 716 S Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626, United States
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Merry Making

Kick off the holiday season with the library's annual Merry Making Saturday! Enjoy free family holiday fun for all ages with crafts and activities. We'll also have live music from local band Gleaux!
Dates: 
12/06/2025
2-4 pm
Location: 
Bee Cave Public Library, Galleria Pkwy, Bee Cave, TX, USA
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Light Up the Lake

BIG & GLOWING holiday cheer is coming back to Round Rock for 2 amazing nights in December! Join us for the annual Light Up the Lake, a 2-day holiday festival around the lake and festival area at Old Settlers Park on Fri, December 5th, and Sat, December 6th. The event will feature SPECTACULAR giant balloons hovering over Bright Lake, live music on the BRAND NEW Lakeview Stage, amazing light show, holiday displays, holiday food and refreshments, crafts, family activities, yule log and more! THIS IS A WALKING EVENT! Pathways will include sidewalks and grass terrain – please plan accordingly.
Dates: 
12/06/2025
6-10:30 pm
Location: 
Old Settlers Park, E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX, USA
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Trail of Lights in Lakeway

Experience the magic of one of Lakeway's most cherished traditions, the Trail of Lights! Enjoy a festive walk through the beautifully lit trail, open each night for the holiday season.
Dates: 
12/06/2025
12/07/2025
12/08/2025
6 pm to midnight
Location: 
City of Lakeway, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway, TX 78734, United States
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