Dec. 9 through 18 Attend a live radio broadcast
Penfold Theatre Co. is putting on a live radio broadcast of the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street. Players will incorporate dozens of character voices and live sound effects as part of the show. $16-$21. 7:30-9 p.m. Old Settlers Association of Williamson County, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-850-4849. www.penfoldtheatre.org
Dec. 10 Make your own ornament
The city of Pflugerville is hosting an event where attendees can make their own holiday ornaments. All supplies will be provided, and there will be several different designs to choose from. $3 for Pflugerville residents, $4.50 for non-residents. Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville. 512-990-6365. www.pflugervilletx.gov
Dec. 11 Enjoy a holiday fair and concert at Holidays in Hutto
Brushy Creek Amphitheater will host live music, local artisans, food trucks, kids’ activities and more at the annual Holidays in Hutto event. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Brushy Creek Amphitheater, 1001 CR 137, Hutto. 512-759-4015. www.huttotx.gov/calendar
Dec. 11 Drive through a unique luminary scene
Residents can drive through a unique luminary display that is created by more than 50 volunteers. A project representative said the display includes nine different scenes to drive through and incorporates animals. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free to attend. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 500 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville. 512-431-1942. www.ilcpville.org
Dec. 11 Go geocaching in Pflugerville’s parks
Explore local parks in search of hidden geocaches using a GPS-enabled device at the latest adventure in Pflugerville’s Unplug & Explore series. The program is designed for children ages 6-12. $6 for Pflugerville residents, $9 for non-residents. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Rd., Pflugerville. 512-990-6365. www.pflugervilletx.gov/classes
Dec. 14 Enjoy a festive farmers market
Mrs. Claus will join the Pflugerville Pfarmers Market from 4-6 p.m. for pictures. Attendees will also enjoy fresh, locally grown and prepared foods including tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, squash, garlic, melons and grapes. Free admission. 3-7 p.m. Pflugerville First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville. 512-990-6360. www.pflugervilletx.gov
Dec. 18 Hear the sounds of the season at a holiday concert
The Round Rock Community Choir, Round Rock Youth Choir and Council Oak Bells will hold their annual holiday concert at the First United Methodist Church. The concert will feature a sing-a-long portion which guests are invited to participate in. Free admission. Dec. 18. 7 p.m. 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock. https://www.roundrockcommunitychoir.org/
Dec. 18 Find out who-done-it
The Dinner Detective is putting on a live murder mysteryt and dinner theatre show. Guests will solve a mystery for which the culprit is hiding in plain sight. The three-course menu includes an entree choice of vegetable lasagna, grilled salmon or French cut chicken breast. $63.99. 6-9 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Austin Pflugerville, 16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville. 866-496-0535. www.thedinnerdetective.com
Dec. 18 Support and purchase art from local artists
Round Rock’s monthly pop-up art show will return to Prete Plaza for December. Upward of 12 local artists will be selling and demonstrating their art for the public during the art show. Free admission. Prete Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. www.roundrocktexas.gov
WORTH THE TRIP
Nov. 28 - Dec. 31 Drive through a trail of lights
“Drive through the magic” at the 57th annual Trail of Lights. Held in Zilker Park, the historic holiday light display is open to the public nightly, with some exceptions for private events. $35-$65 vehicle passes. 5:45-10:45 p.m. nightly. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd., Austin. www.austinstrailoflights.org
