Through Dec. 24 | Shop at a holiday market
Visit the Hill Country Galleria to see the transformed Central Plaza featuring home goods, jewelry, art vendors and more up until Christmas. Daily holiday performances will be held at the Central Plaza Pavilion, with synchronized tree light shows, holiday displays and photo opportunities. Times vary for events Thu.-Sat. Free. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave. 512-263-0001. www.hillcountrygalleria.com/events
Through Jan. 2 | Walk the Trail of Lights
The city of Lakeway is holding its annual Lakeway Trail of Lights to illuminate the walking trails next to City Hall in December. Visitors can access the trail featuring thousands of lights at the Lakeway Activity Center. 6 p.m.-midnight. Free. 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road. 512-314-7532. www.lakeway-tx.gov/721/trail-of-lights
Through Feb. 4 | Visit a local artisan jewelry exhibit
A handmade art jewelry exhibit and sale created by three local metalsmiths will be on display at The Hive in the Hill Country Galleria through Feb. 4. An opening reception will be Dec. 11 for the show, “Flourish: More Than Just Pretty Things,” which will feature necklaces, bracelets, rings and more. 7 p.m. Free. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. T125, Bee Cave. 512-522-9467. https://beecavearts.foundation/events
Dec. 13 | Dance the night away
The Lakeway Activity Center is hosting the Big Band Bash featuring the 17-piece Republic of Texas Big Band. Visitors can bring their own beverages and snacks to enjoy the music and join the fun. The event is open to all ages, and the band accepts donations after the show. 7 p.m. Free. 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov/1880/big-band-bash
Dec. 16 | Eat, drink and be merry
Hotel Granduca Austin will host the Let It Snow Long Table Dinner. Guests will enjoy Italian cuisine and wines with a multicourse, family-style meal in the hotel’s Visconti Ristroante. 5-9 p.m. $125. Hotel Granduca Austin, Visconti Ristorante & Bar, 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. B, Austin. 512-306-6400. www.granducaaustin.com
Dec. 16-19 | Attend a holiday cabaret
TexARTS Theatre is celebrating the holiday season with “A Cool Yule: A Swingin’ Holiday Cabaret,” a nine-year tradition featuring iconic holiday music. 7:30 p.m. (Dec. 16-18), 2 p.m. (Dec. 19). $45. Kam & James Morris Theatre at TexARTS, 2300 Lohmans Spur, Ste. 160, Lakeway. 512-852-9079. www.tex-arts.org
Dec. 20 | Let the kids get crafty
Artful Kids Club will host a Holiday Art Camp for ages 5-12 at the Hill Country Galleria. Children will build handcrafted art pieces as gifts for friends and family. 9 a.m.-3 pm. $75-$120. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. T125, Austin. 949-274-5553. Eventbrite: Holiday Art Camp: Monday
LIVE MUSIC
Angel’s Ice House, 21815 Hwy. 71, Spicewood
www.angelsicehouse.com
Dec. 18: Jennifer Foster and Robert Parker Jr., 7-11 p.m.
Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery, 101 CR 409, Spicewood
512-970-3203
www.ironwolfranch.com
Dec. 18: Robert Wagner, 2-5 p.m.
Dec. 20: Robert Wagner, 2-5 p.m.
Poodie’s Roadhouse, 22308 Hwy. 71, Spicewood
512-264-0318
www.poodies.net
Dec. 17: Van Wilks, 8 p.m.
Jan. 7: Dale Watson, 10:30 p.m.
