Nov. 16-Dec. 30: Palace Theatre presents ‘White Christmas’ musical

Join Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they spread Christmas cheer alongside a duo of singing sisters. The musical mixes romance, friendship, love and laughter. Times vary. $32. 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com

Nov. 17: Pistons on the Square hosts Blue Santa toy drive

Unwrapped toys will be donated to Blue Santa Georgetown, a program that provides toys to more than 1,500 children in Georgetown during the holidays. 8-10 a.m. Free. 710 Main St., Georgetown. www.facebook.com/pistonsonthesquare

Nov. 17-Dec. 30: Palace Playhouse brings ‘Santaland Diaries’ to life

The adaptation of humorist David Sedaris’ adult-oriented “Santaland Diaries” chronicles Sedaris’ experience as a Macy’s department store elf. Various times. $33-$35. 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-869-7469. www.georgetownpalace.com

Nov. 23: ‘Tis the season to light up  the downtown Square

Georgetown’s annual lighting of the Square includes caroling, shopping and a countdown to the start of the Christmas season. 5:30 p.m. Free. 710 Main St., Georgetown. 800-436-8696. https://visit.georgetown.org

Nov. 24: Small-Business Saturday encourages local shopping

Shoppers visiting local merchants during the annual event can pick up shopping bags and participate in prize giveaways. The event, co-hosted by the Downtown Georgetown Association and the Georgetown Chamber, starts with a morning kickoff event and continues throughout the day with a “shop small” bingo game and other activities. 10 a.m. Free. Georgetown Visitors Center, 103 W. Seventh St., Georgetown. 512-930-3535. www.mainstreet.georgetown.org

Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Georgetown Christmas Stroll brings holiday spirit

The Stroll transforms the Square with shops showing off their best window displays and more than 125 vendors, a food court and live music. Various times. Free. 710 S. Main St., Georgetown. 512-868-8675. www.downtowngeorgetownassociationtx.org

Dec. 2: See the Temple Symphony Orchestra and local choirs

The Georgetown Symphony Society’s concert is conducted by Thomas Fairlie with performances by the San Gabriel and Temple choirs. 4 p.m. $27-$33 ($6 students). Klett Center for the Performing Arts, 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-864-9591. www.gsstx.org

(Worth the trip) Dec. 10-23: 54th Austin Trail of Lights offers illuminated sights

The annual event brings two weeks of attractions, including a 13-foot illuminated carriage and a 25-foot spiral tree. 7-10 p.m. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin. www.austintrailoflights.org

Dec. 8: Make some holiday crafts at Hands on History event

The Williamson Museum offers a chance to learn-by-doing during its monthly Hands on History program, where attendees can make trees with ribbons and sticks. Free. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-1670. www.williamsonmuseum.org

Dec. 8: Ice skating and more at Wolf Ranch Town Center

The holiday celebration has ice skating, pictures with Santa Claus and carriage rides. Attendees interested in skating are encouraged to sign up in advance. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 1015 W. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-930-8008. www.wolfranchtowncenter.com

3 places to see Christmas lights around the region

1. Nov. 17-Jan. 1 | Northern Lights at Domain Northside | Austin The retail district will be covered in lights for the holiday season and features holiday-themed original attractions locally designed by Ion Art, including a 10-foot-tall Willie Nelson nutcracker, an armadillo snowman and an Airstream sleigh pulled by a Texas longhorn. Various times. Free. 11821 Rock Rose Ave., Austin. www.domainnorthside.com 2. Nov. 23-Jan. 6 | Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular | Austin The annual event includes different activities and entertainment each day, and light displays on buildings throughout the Hill Country. Free. 100 E. Main St., Johnson City. www.johnsoncitytexas.info/lights-spectacular.html 3. Nov. 25-Dec. 31 | The Zilker tree | Austin The 155-foot-tall Zilker holiday tree is decorated with 3,309 lights. 6 p.m.-midnight. Free. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin. www.austintexas.gov/zilkerholidaytree

4 regional events to check out

Dec. 1 | Holiday Singalong and Downtown Stroll | Austin Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with live music, holiday crafts, a petting zoo, food trucks and the lighting of the Capitol Christmas tree. Free. 5-10 p.m. Congress Avenue between Ninth and 11th streets in downtown Austin. 512-469-1766. www.downtownaustin.com/holidays Dec. 1 | German-Texas  Christmas Market | Austin Attendees can also shop for authentic German holiday merchandise, including nutcrackers and handmade ornaments. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. German-Texan Heritage Society, 507 E. 10th St., Austin. www.germantexans.org Dec. 6-9 | Luminaries at the Wildflower Center | Austin The center’s annual winter event, Luminations, brightens up the grounds and gardens with luminaries, music and events. $15. 6-9 p.m. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin. 512-232-0100. www.wildflower.org Dec. 7 | Norman Brown performs Christmas tunes | Austin Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Norman Brown will perform with Bobby Caldwell and Marion Meadows. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $35-$108. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, Austin. 888-616-0522. www.oneworldtheatre.org