Georgetown residents can celebrate the holiday season by attending a Christmas lighting ceremony in the Georgetown square, shopping for gifts at a small business event or watching a play. This list is noncomprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Small Works Exhibit

The Georgetown Arts Center will open its newest exhibit featuring miniature artwork from local and regional artists. All pieces are 12 inches or smaller in any dimension, and attendees are encouraged to inspect and appreciate the intricate details up close.Lighting of the Square

Residents can welcome the holiday season with the annual tradition of lighting up Downtown Georgetown accompanied by Christmas carolers. Photos with Santa Claus will be available inside the courthouse in exchange for an unwrapped toy or monetary donation benefitting the Brown Santa program. Lights will be turned on every evening until Jan. 1.Christmas at the Farm

Families can join in on the Christmas fun by participating in breakfast and photos with Santa Claus, candy cane hunts and Cookie Palooza, where customers can pay by the pound for over 24 varieties of homemade cookies. There will be over 30 holiday activities to take part in.
  • Nov. 29-Dec. 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Prices vary
  • Sweet Eats Farm, 14400 E. Hwy. 29, Georgetown
  • www.sweeteats.com
A Dickens Christmas Carol


The play features the story of Styckes-Upon-Thump Repertory Theatre Company and how it overcomes the twists and turns that surface throughout the traveling act. Attendees can anticipate actors playing multiple roles, an ill-prepared understudy and a battle for a role mid-show.
  • Nov. 29-Dec. 29, showtimes vary
  • $18-$35 (admission)
  • Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
  • www.georgetownpalace.com
Shop Small Business Saturday and Coffee and Cocoa Crawl

Guests can enjoy coffee or cocoa while shopping from local businesses, and partake in shopping and dining specials. Attendees will take home a keepsake mug and receive 10 samples throughout the event.
  • Nov. 30; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Coffee and Cocoa Crawl), all day (Small Business Saturday)
  • $20 (admission)
  • ​​Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown
  • https://visit.georgetown.org
Renew Med Spa Holiday Party

With catered food, specialty drinks, product demos, giveaways and local vendors, attendees can enjoy the season at a local business. Vendors include StoryBook Hats, a custom handcrafted hat business and JBloom, a jewelry pop-up.
  • Dec. 5, 4-7 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Renew Med Spa, 4859 Williams Drive, Ste. 111, Georgetown
  • www.renewmedspatx.com
43rd annual Christmas Stroll

The three day event will include over 150 vendors, the Christmas Stroll Parade, photos with Santa Claus, musical performances, and activities and games to engage in throughout the weekend.
  • Dec. 6, 4-10 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Downtown Georgetown, 103 W. Seventh St., Georgetown
  • www.dgagtx.org/Christmas-Stroll
Rejoice! A Celebration of Christmas


Residents can celebrate the holiday season by attending a performance of Christmas music featuring brass and harp. The San Gabriel Chorale will perform Christmas Cantata, O Magnum Mysterium, Maria Walks Amid the Thorn and A Ceremony of Carols conducted by Dr. Bruce Cain.
  • Dec. 8, 4 p.m.
  • Free (with Southwestern University ID or for ages 18 and under), $25
  • Southwestern University Lois Perkins Chapel, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown
  • www.sangabrielchorale.com
Pints and Pines

Root to Rise Plant Co. will host the annual holiday event where attendees can pot their own Norfolk Island Pine while enjoying a complimentary beer. Participants can personalize their pots with a painted design and will be supplied with Christmas decorations for their tree.
  • Dec. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  • $65 (admission purchased before Dec. 1), $75 (admission purchased after Dec. 1), $20 (add-on children admission)
  • Barking Armadillo Brewery, 507 River Bend Drive, Georgetown
  • www.roottoriseplants.com
Candy Cane Course

The whole family can get into the holiday spirit with this annual themed-run featuring a one mile race, a 5K, a 12K and an untimed kids dash for ages 10 and under. There will be snacks, photo opportunities and chip-timing with live results and awards.Kids’ Zone Christmas Market

Residents can continue their Christmas festivities by enjoying face painting, seeing Santa Claus, shopping from local vendors and taking advantage of the event’s gift wrapping station.The Nutcracker


Austin Dance Conservatory will host two performances of the locally-performed and produced Christmas tradition for the third year in a row. Those interested are encouraged to purchase tickets early as shows typically sell out.