Community members can ring in the 2026 with fireworks and live music, donate blood to central Texans or head to the library for a storytime with an Austin Zoo ambassador.

Check out these upcoming events in the Lake Travis-Westlake area for December, January and February.

This list is not comprehensive and events are subject to change.

December

Children’s Musician Joe McDermott


Joe McDermott will perform kid-friendly tunes at both Lake Travis Community Library locations in December.
  • Dec. 29, 10:30 a.m. (West location); Dec. 30, 10:30 a.m. (Lakeway location)
  • Free
  • West: 21209 State Hwy 71 W, Spicewood; Lakeway: 1938 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway
  • www.laketravislibrary.org
Lakeway Polar Bear Plunge

Community members are invited to end the year with a trip down the water slide at Lakeway Swim center. After a dip in the pool, attendees can hang out and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa.New Year’s Eve at Lake Travis Biergarten

Lake Travis Biergarten will host a New Year’s Eve celebration with live music and a DJ.Austin’s New Year

Residents can gather at Auditorium Shores for an evening of music, fireworks, food and drinks to close out 2025. Music fans can expect performances from The Point, Tameca Jones, Chaparelle and The Head and The Heart. Twenty minutes before midnight, attendees can watch Austin’s New Year Drone Show. CNN will also be broadcasting live from the event as part of their national coverage.January


Hair of the Wolf

Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery will host its second annual New Year’s celebration with live music, food from The Lighthouse, drinks and college football. Attendees can see performances from Trevor Underwood, Kim Meeks and Whiskey Kate.Lakeway Community Blood Drive

Anyone looking to donate blood can participate in the Lakeway Community Blood Drive at the Lakeway Activity Center. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment but walk-ins are welcome to participate. Eligibility information is available online.Building for the Future Gala

The Friends of Spicewood Community Library will host an event featuring food, music, an open bar, a live auction, a guest appearance from country singer Cory Morrow and more, all in support of a new building for Spicewood Community Library.
  • Jan. 13, 6 p.m.
  • $250 (individual tickets), $1,800 (table for eight)
  • Lakeside Pavilion, 307 Buena Vista, Marble Falls
  • www.spicewoodlibrary.org
February


Storytime Safari with Austin Zoo

Westbank Library is teaming up with Austin Zoo to host a Storytime Safari for readers of all ages. The event will feature a short storytime and a meet-and-greet with a zoo ambassador.