Friday, Dec. 2
Lights On!
The city of Lakeway event will be indoors City Hall this year and marks the beginning of the holiday season with the first lighting of the Trail of Lights between City Hall and the Activity Center. Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph plug in the display, and donations of non-perishable food items are collected to benefit Lake Travis Crisis Ministries. Hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting is also on hand. Free. 6-8 p.m. Lakeway City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway. 512-314-7500. www.lakeway-tx.gov
Lakeway Trail of Lights
After the Lights On! celebration Friday, the lights behind Lakeway City Hall are on display nightly through Jan. 1 for pedestrians, including those using wheelchairs and baby carriages. Parking is available at City Hall. Free. 6:30 p.m. to midnight. 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway. 512-314-7500. www.lakeway-tx.gov
Saturday, Dec 3
Spicewood Vineyards Half Marathon and 10K
Benefiting team RWB (Red, White and Blue), the race takes a back course on farm roads with views of the Hill Country, and includes a post race wine tasting and catered food. There is also a Christmas costume competition. Early registration is available online. Registration at the event is $100 (10K) or $105 (half marathon). 8:30 a.m. to noon. Spicewood Vineyards, 1419 CR 409, Spicewood. 830-693-5328 www.runintexas.com
WORTH THE TRIP! Holiday Sing-Along and Downtown Stroll
Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with the seventh annual event in downtown Austin, featuring the lighting of the tree at the Capitol, shopping and activities on Congress Ave. and performances by Christina Cavazos and Colin Huntley, alumnus of the Austin School of The Performing and Visual Arts. Free (items for purchase). 6-9p.m., with tree lighting at 7 p.m. 1100 Congress Ave., Austin. 512-381-6273. www.downtownaustin.com
Holiday Extravaganza
The TexARTS Broadway Company presents a holiday show that features Rockette-style numbers, holiday songs, and an appearance by Santa Claus. The show is directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Darren Gibson. $15. Performances are at 2 and 6 p.m. each day. Kam & James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Ste. 160, Lakeway. 512-634-8589. www.tex-arts.org
Sunday, Dec 4
Wonderfest
Hosted by the Westlake Chamber of Commerce, Wonderfest features a bounce house, holiday train, petting zoo, free food, free beverages, games and vendors. Santa Claus will also ride in via fire truck. Free. 2-4 p.m. Westlake High School, 4100 Westbank Drive, Austin. 512-327-3088. www.westlakechamber.com
Sing Alongs Christmas Show
The 14th annual family-friendly event supports the Green Santa Project. The Sing Alongs is a group of 80 musicians from the Lakeway area who have been performing together for audiences since 1999. This year’s program is entitled, “The Light of Christmas.” Admission is the donation of one unwrapped gift for children ages 16 and under. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-3313. www.lakeway-tx.gov
