Thursday

Night of Jazz Fundraiser Presented by the Hays Band Boosters, the second annual event features the Hays High School Jazz Band and Hays High School Band Directors. Tickets include a sit-down dinner accompanied by drinks and dessert. There is also a dance floor, silent auction and professional photographer on-site. Cocktail attire is encouraged. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $50 (per guest). Texas Old Town, Sage Hall, 1205 Roland Lane, Kyle. www.haysbands.org. [email protected]

Thursday

Salsa Night Presented by the Latin Music Studies program at Texas State University, performers include Salsa del Rio and Orquesta del Rio. The evening includes a night of salsa dancing. Guests must be age 18 or older. 9 p.m.-midnight. Free (age 21 and older), $5 (ages 18-20). Stonewall Warehouse, 141 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos. 512-245-3375. http://events.txstate.edu

Thursday-Saturday

Buda Trail of Lights Buda’s Stagecoach Park is illuminated with thousands of Christmas lights and displays celebrating the holiday season. Local businesses and community organizations sponsor lighting displays throughout the park. Santa Cruz Catholic Church sells concessions, including hot chocolate, popcorn and hot dogs at the event. The trail is approximately 0.6 miles from start to finish. Pets are not allowed, and attendees are encouraged to bring lightweight, non-bulky strollers. Thursday’s event is Senior Citizen Night, and RSVPs are required. RSVPs can be made by calling 512-295-7170. Free parking and shuttle service is available at Cabela’s, 15570 S. I-35, Buda. The trail is also open Dec. 15-18. 6-8 p.m. (Dec. 8), 6-10 p.m. (all other nights). Free. Stagecoach Park, 880 Main St., Buda. 512-295-7170. www.ci.buda.tx.us/Index.aspx?NID=397

Friday & Saturday

Happy Hour at Altmeyer & Lewis Brewing Co. Altmeyer & Lewis Brewing Co. has officially been open a little more than a month, and the brewery is hosting a happy hour Friday starting at 3 p.m. Scuba Steve’s Food Truck is on-site serving grilled cheese sandwiches on Saturday. The brewery also offers tours of its facility throughout the day on Saturday. Brews available at the business include a double India pale ale, a German lager, a red ale, a bock and a limited-edition beer only available at the brewery. Altmeyer & Lewis beers are available  3-10 p.m. (Fri.), 2-10 p.m. (Sat.). Free. Altmeyer & Lewis Brewing Co., 15898 N. Hwy. 123, San Marcos. www.altmeyerlewisbrewing.com

Sunday

3rd annual Winter Polo Classic County Line Polo hosts a United State Polo Association Circuit polo match. Drinks and sausages are available for purchase at the event, and food trucks are also on-site selling concessions. Noon-5 p.m. (match starts at 2 p.m.). Free (children age 12 and younger), $15 (pre-purchase), $20 (day-of ticket purchase). County Line Polo, 2324 E. FM 150, Kyle. 512-914-8490. www.countylinepolo.com