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Bee Cave on Ice

Bee Cave on Ice is coming back! The City of Bee Cave is excited to announce the ice skating rink will be open November 13, 2026 - January 18, 2027. The rink is located behind city hall at 4000 Galleria Parkway Bee Cave, TX 78738.
Dates: 
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
times vary
Location: 
4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave, TX 78738, USA
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DINO-vember Matinee Family Movie (All ages)

Saturday, November 14, 2026. Enjoy a family-friendly matinee screening of The Land Before Time. Coloring sheets and snacks will be offered while supplies last. All ages welcome. Space is limited. First come, first served. About the movie: An orphaned dinosaur named Littlefoot meets four other dinosaurs while on a trek to find food and water. Rated G. Runtime 69 minutes.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
2:00pm–3:15pm
Location: 
550 Discovery Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX, USA
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Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival (TBF), the largest book event in Texas and one of the premier literary Festivals in the nation, returns on November 14–15, 2026 to downtown Austin. TBF is the largest book event in Texas and one of the foremost literary celebrations in the country. Attendees can once again expect an all-star author lineup of more than 250 of the year’s leading writers, programming for all ages in both English and Spanish, book signings, cooking demonstrations, family and teen-focused activities, hundreds of bookish exhibitors, food trucks, a Saturday night Lit Crawl, and more. The event remains free and open to the public.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
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Location: 
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
11/12/2026
11/13/2026
11/14/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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Discovery Day: Indigenous Landscapes

Sunday, November 15, 2026. Discover the many ways indigenous people have shaped the Texas landscape at our next Discovery Day. This family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages to explore how Native American people use plants in everyday life, from food and materials to culture and tradition. Through hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and interactive experiences, visitors can gain a deeper appreciation for the connections between humans and the plant world.
Dates: 
11/15/2026
10 am- 2 pm
Location: 
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX, USA
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Second Saturdays Are for Families- Fuzzy Frenzy

Nov 14, 2026. Get wild with wet felting! Inspired by The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry, now on view at our Jones Center location, we’ll sink our hands into textiles using wool, water, and imagination. Join us on the second Saturday of every month for a fun and creative art-making experience at The Contemporary Austin! The whole family is invited to explore new materials, techniques, and ideas together.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
10 am- 2 pm
Location: 
The Driscoll Villa at Laguna Gloria, 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
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Hutto 150 Sesquicentennial Celebration

Join us as Hutto celebrates a major milestone, 150 years since our story began! The community is invited to gather at Adam Orgain Park on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 3 - 8 p.m for an evening of celebration honoring Hutto's history and the people who've made it home. Festivities will kick off at 3:00 p.m., so bring the family and help us mark a century and a half of Hutto. Fireworks kick off at 7:20 p.m.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
3 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 
Adam Orgain Park, County Road 137, Hutto, TX, USA
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