Dec. 20: Tween and teen craft—book tree
Looking for a creative holiday gift? The Hutto Public Library will host a tween and teen crafting event where participants can create a Christmas tree out of books. 3-5 p.m. Free, registration required. Hutto Public Library, 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto. 512-759-4008. www.huttotx.gov/calendar.php
Dec. 20: Pfestive movie night
Bring the the holidays alive for your loved ones this Christmas with a screening of Dr. Suess’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” starring Jim Carrey. Children’s crafts will start at 7 p.m. with the movie screening beginning at 7:30. West Pecan Coffee + Beer will be on-site to serve drinks. 7-10 p.m. Free. Green Red Barn, 901 Old Austin-Hutto Road, Pflugerville. 512-990-6100. www.pflugervilletx.gov/for-visitors/event-calendar
Dec. 26: Family board games
Keep the Christmas spirit going with a family board game day hosted by the Hutto Public Library. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Hutto Public Library, 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto. 512-759-4008. www.huttotx.gov/calendar.php
Dec. 20-Jan. 4: Christmas Towne and Thomas Carnival
The Christmas Towne and Thomas Carnival features holiday light displays, walk-through exhibits, carnival rides, holiday refreshments and other festivities. Christmas Towne will be held on the Old Settlers Association side, while Thomas Carnival is hosted in the Dell Diamond parking lot. Hours vary by date; check website for additional information. Free. 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-255-2255. www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/christmas-towne-thomas-carnival
Dec. 20-21: 'Miracle on 34th Street' radio play
“Miracle on 34th Street,” a live radio play, is performed by the Sam Bass Community Theatre. The play is an adaptation of the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast by Lance Arthur Smith. 7:30-10 p.m. $12-$15. Sam Bass Community Theatre, 600 N. Lee St., Round Rock. 512-763-7228. www.sambasstheatre.org
Dec. 20-Jan. 4: 7th Annual Holiday Model Train Show
Round Rock’s 7th Annual Holiday Model Train Show is hosted by the Tinplate Train Trackers of Austin, and the collection will be on display at the Downtowner Gallery. Noon-6 p.m. (Wed.-Thu.), noon-8 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), noon-6 p.m. (Sun.). Free. Downtowner Gallery, 231 E. Main St., Ste. 160, Round Rock. 512-218-7099. www.roundrocktexas.gov/residents/arts-culture/downtowner-gallery
Dec. 31: New Year’s Poppers art tutorial
Ring in the New Year in creative fashion with the Hutto Public Library’s New Year’s Poppers art tutorial. 1-5 p.m. Free. Hutto Public Library, 500 W. Live Oak St., Hutto. 512-759-4008. www.huttotx.gov/calendar.php
Dec. 31: Harlem Night in Pflugerville
End 2019 with a bang and start 2020 on a high note with Bahadi’s Chicken and Lounge’s Harlem Night in Pflugerville. The New Year’s Eve soiree features casino games, live music, a buffet and a champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $50 (presale tickets). Elevate Event Center, 15806 Windermere Drive, Pflugerville. 512-666-5830. www.eventbrite.com/e/bahadis-chicken-lounge-presents-a-harlem-night-in-pflugerville-tickets-78304570077
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Throwdown
Toast to good tidings in 2020 at Marshall’s Tavern’s New Year’s Eve Throwdown featuring live music from American Gypsy Band, a cash and prize balloon drop, and a champagne toast at midnight. Marshall’s Tavern will have no cover for the event. 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Free. Marshall’s Tavern, 113 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville. 512-251-6003. https://allevents.in/pflugerville/new-years-eve-throwdown/200018433586457
Dec. 31: Countdown celebration at Spare Time Texas
Spare Time Texas in Pflugerville offers a night of bowling, laser tag, drinks and buffets, unlimited video games and a champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $37. Spare Time Texas, 1724 FM 685, Pflugerville. https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200018497166106
