Nov. 16
Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery will host its annual Sip & Shop event this holiday season. The celebration will feature 20 different vendors, barbecue and live music performances. Free. Noon-5 p.m.
Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery, 101 CR 409, Spicewood
512-970-3203
www.ironwolfranch.com
Holiday at the Oaks
Nov. 20
The Oaks at Lakeway will host the second annual Holiday at the Oaks event, featuring a tree lighting, photos, retail specials, Santa Claus and live music. Free. 5-7 p.m.
The Oaks at Lakeway, 1900 S. RR 620, Lakeway
512-335-3800
www.oaksatlakeway.net
Hill Country Galleria Holiday Village
Nov. 23-Dec. 24
The Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave will host its annual Holiday Village, featuring 20 local vendors, from November through December. Guests can shop for custom gifts throughout the galleria, listen to carolers, enjoy cider and visit Santa, who will arrive on the village’s opening day. Families can have their photos taken with Santa and his reindeer. Free. Nov. 24. Thu.-Sun. 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave
512-263-0001
www.hillcountrygalleria.com
Winter Wonderland Holiday Expo
Nov. 30
The second annual Winter Wonderland will be hosted by All Tied Up Marketing and Promotions and feature local vendors, including Pampered Chef and Mary Kay. Free. Noon-6 p.m.
Berry Creek Country Club, 30500 Berry Creek Drive, Georgetown
512-930-4615
www.berrycreekcc.com
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 7
The Lakeway Activity Center will host its annual Breakfast With Santa event that features toys, photos and breakfast catered by Santana’s Catering. Registration for the family-friendly event will begin Nov. 15 for Lakeway Activity Center members and Nov. 16 for the general public. $20. 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek Road, Lakeway
512-261-1010
www.lakeway-tx.gov
Holiday in the Park and Craft Fair
Dec. 7
Join the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District for the annual holiday event at Cat Hollow Park. The holiday festival and craft fair will feature Santa, a bounce house, horse-drawn carriage rides, a petting zoo, carolers and local artisans. Free. Noon-3 p.m.
Cat Hollow Park, 8600 O’Connor Drive, Round Rock
512-255-7871
www.bcmud.org
Lake Travis lighted boat parade
Dec. 7
The Crosswater Yacht Club will host the sixth annual Lake Travis lighted boat parade. Club members are encouraged to decorate their boats and participate in the parade. Guests can watch the parade lights from Dink Pearson Park. Free. 6-10 p.m.
Crosswater Yacht Club, 1505 Hurst Creek Road, Austin
512-261-5253
www.crosswateryachtclub.com
Jingle Bell Run
Dec. 7
The Bee Cave Chamber of Commerce will host the Jingle Bell Run 5K beginning at the Hill Country Galleria. The event will also feature a children’s run for kids 5-8 years old and a costume contest for people and pets. $15 (kids), $29.99 (adults). 8-10 a.m.
Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave
512-256-4004
www.beecavechmaberofcommerce.com
Westlake Wonderfest
Dec. 8
The Westlake Chamber of Commerce will host Westlake Wonderfest at Westlake High School. The annual free event will feature food, entertainment and games. Wonderfest will take place in Westlake’s Chapparal Stadium parking lot. Free. 2-4 p.m.
Westlake High School, 4100 Westbank Drive, Austin
512-327-3088
www.westlakechamber.com
A 17th-Century Venetian Christmas
Dec.19-20
Ensemble VIII, a baroque voice ensemble, will perform an arrangement of 17th-century Venetian-style music from composers such as Gabrieli and Monteverdi. $10-$45. 7:30 p.m.
St. Louis Catholic Church Chapel, 7601 Burnet Road, Austin
512-454-0384
www.ensemblevii.org
Cirque Musica
Dec. 24
The Cirque Musica cast will present holiday wishes at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. A full symphony orchestra will perform an arrangement of holiday hits accompanied by acrobats and aerialists. $25-$75. 2 p.m.
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park
512-600-5000
www.hebcenter.com
New Year’s Eve celebration
Dec. 31
Guests are invited to celebrate the new year at the Oasis on Lake Travis. The event will feature a performance from Dysfunkshun Junkshun. Registration is required. $165. 7 p.m.
The Oasis on Lake Travis, 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin512-266-2442
www.oasis-austin.com
