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
