This list is not comprehensive.
2nd Annual Humble Warrior Games
The Jorge Pastore Foundation honors Jorge Pastore, a senior police officer killed in the line of duty, and benefits training and wellness programs for first responders. The second annual event will feature a variety of activities, such as a 5K trail walk/run, a team obstacle course challenge, kids' activities and vendor booths.
- Nov. 9, 8 a.m.
- $35 per person
- Reveille Peak Ranch, 105 Co. Road 114, Burnet
- www.jpastorefoundation.com
The outdoor ice-skating rink will offer food and drink options and festive photo opportunities.
- Nov. 14-Jan. 19, times vary by day
- $16 (one-hour skate session), $11 (Community Night prices on Tuesdays)
- 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave
- www.beecavetexas.gov
The event features a performance from Mariachi Rock Revolution and the Lake Travis Orchestras, bringing together Mariachi and rock music in the Concert Hall at the Lake Travis Performing Arts Center.
- Nov. 15, 7 p.m.
- $15-$20
- 3324 S. RM 620, Austin
- www.ltisdschools.org
The performance of “The Nutcracker” follows the story of Clara, an aspiring ballerina, as she journeys across the globe. Founded in 2003, Metamorphosis Dance provides performances from experienced professionals and aspiring dancers to the Greater Austin area.
- Nov. 16, 4-5 p.m.
- Free
- Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek Lakeway
- www.lakeway-tx.gov
The holiday musical will feature classic songs, romance, costumes, dance numbers and more.
- Nov. 21-Dec. 21, Thur.-Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m.
- Tickets start at $45
- 1110 S. RR 620, Lakeway
- www.tex-arts.org
Benefiting the Lake Travis Education Foundation, the Thanksgiving event allows participants to run, jog or walk on the Hills Country Club Signature Golf Course. The event is stroller-friendly and allows leashed dogs.
- Nov. 27, 8 a.m.
- $35-$40 (adults), $25-$30 (youth), free (ages 5 and under)
- 26 Club Estates Parkway, Austin
- www.lteducationfoundation.org
The holiday tree in Zilker Park is 155 feet tall, with a circumference of 380 feet and a total of 3,309 lights. The lighting event will feature local entertainment, food and live music, including pre-event music from Austin Civic Wind Ensemble.
- Nov. 30, 5:15 p.m. (music performances begin), 6 p.m. (tree lighting)
- Free
- 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.austintexas.gov/zilkerholidaytree
The performance of “Swinging’ with Santa” at the Lakeway Activity Center combines old music, new arrangements and Christmas songs as the Elves of Christmas Town search for a missing Santa. The price for admission is one unwrapped gift, benefiting Lake Travis Labor of Love’s Green Santa Program.
- Dec. 7, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. performances
- Cost of admission is one unwrapped gift
- 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway
- www.lakewaysings.com
