Dec. 2-4: Light Up the Lake at Old Settlers Park
This three-day festival is all about the beautifully decorated Bright Lake with light shows, giant balloons and holiday displays, but also features a full live music lineup, food and craft vendors, and other holiday activities for the whole family. 6 p.m. Free (admission). Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-218-5400. www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/lightupthelake/
Dec. 4: Pfestival of Lights & Christmas Parade
This holiday extravaganza in downtown Pflugerville includes a Christmas parade, pictures with Santa, a tree lighting, and dance, choir and band performances on a stage behind City Hall. 4-7:30 p.m. Free. Downtown Pflugerville, 100 E. Main St., Pflugerville. 512-990-6100. www.pflugervilletx.gov/for-visitors/events-and-pfestivals/holiday-pfestivities
Dec. 4: Breakfast with Santa at Santa’s Jingle House
Head to Santa’s Jingle House to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves. Your ticket includes a breakfast buffet, complimentary drinks, a digital family photo, storytime with Mrs. Claus and a scavenger hunt with the elves. 9-11 a.m. $26.99 (per person over age 2). Santa’s Jingle House, 8 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock. www.santasjinglehouse.com/breakfast-with-santa.html
Dec. 4: Round Rock Market Days
On the first Saturday of every month, head to downtown Round Rock for a mini-festival featuring local food and handmade craft vendors. Goods found in the booths include sweet treats, candles, artwork, fudge, uncooked pasta, dreamcatchers, jewelry, soaps and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). Prete Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-924-2327. www.mainstreetproductionsrr.com
Dec. 5: “Christmas Traditions” at Sam Bass Theatre
Performances for Sam Bass Theatre’s second production of its 2021-22 season, “Christmas Traditions,” will take place each Thursday and Sunday from Dec. 2-19. The description of the production on its website says, “On a snowy Christmas Eve, a grandfather entertains his rambunctious grandchildren with stories from around the world, teaching them all the true meaning of Christmas and passing along family traditions to the next generation.” Times vary. $15. Sam Bass Theatre, 600 North Lee St., Round Rock. 512-763-7228. www.sambasstheatre.org
