Here are a few events that residents in the Lake Travis-Westlake area can enjoy this winter.

Hair of the Wolf New Years Day Celebration

Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery will host a New Years Day celebration featuring live music, specialty cocktails and a buffet catered by The Lighthouse. Buffet tickets require a $20 advance purchase.

Lakeway Polar Bear Plunge

The Lakeway Parks and Recreation department is hosting this year’s Polar Bear Plunge. Participants 48 inches and taller are invited to brave the swim center’s slide into the leisure pool and then warm up with refreshments and snacks at the center’s warming location.

Kim Ortiz Portrait Studio 5 Year Anniversary at Hill Country Galleria

Kim Ortiz Portrait Art, a luxury portrait studio in Bee Cave, is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its shop at the Hill Country Galleria. Special deals will be offered at the celebration, as well as door prizes, free photo booth pictures, refreshments, and snacks.

  • Jan. 4, 12 p.m
  • Free (admission)
  • 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. S-120, Bee Cave
  • www.kimortiz.com

Hill Country Bridal Expo

The Hill Country Bridal Expo, hosted by Southern Events Productions, LLC, will take place at the Lakeway Resort and Spa. The event will feature wedding cake sampling, wedding dress displays, entertainment, numerous vendors and experts on hand to offer guidance on wedding planning.

Spicewood Community Library Gala

The Spicewood Community Library will host a fundraising gala at Spicewood Vineyards on Jan. 17, featuring a raffle, silent auction and music by Spicewood’s Square Grooves. Wine and catering from Rafa’s Kitchen will be offered, and tables can be booked in advance.

Austin Bridal Extravaganza

Texas Weddings will be at the Palmer Events Center showcasing dresses, cakes, floral arrangements and more for brides-to-be and their parties to plan a wedding.