Dec. 5

1. Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy breakfast with Santa ahead of the holiday season. There will be Chick-fil-A and bingo games. The event takes place next to the Hallmark store. 9-10 a.m. Free. Wolf Ranch Town Center, 1015 W. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-930-8008. www.facebook.com/events/2387123981383777

Dec. 6

2. Holiday masterpieces


Local art historian Michelle Stoeffler will walk attendees through the symbolism and techniques of holiday artwork. The lecture and slideshow will highlight works by some of the greatest artists. 6-7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-930-2583. www.georgetownartcentertx.org

Dec. 6-7

3. Georgetown Christmas Stroll

The 39th annual downtown Christmas Stroll offers more than 150 artisan, craft and food vendors, as well as photos with Santa, a Bethlehem Village and live music. The Stroll parade begins at 10 a.m. Dec. 7. 5-8 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sat.). Free. Georgetown Square, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-868-8675. www.thegeorgetownsquare.com


Dec. 8

4. Meet the author

Meet Olivia Candela, author of “Buster the Catdog Finds A Home.” Candela will do a reading of the book followed by some time for kids to play with cats and dogs at the shelter. 12:20-2:30 p.m. Free. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown. 512-943-3322. www.facebook.com/events/2706338696077422

5. Toon Tunes


The Cinematic Symphony performs music from favorite animated films including "The Grinch," "Bugs Bunny," "Joker" and more. 3-4 p.m. Free. Klett Center for the Performing Arts, 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-7549. www.facebook.com/events/1463122447162315