Tree Lighting and Drone Show
Hutto’s historic downtown will be decorated for the holidays when the traditional tree lighting event takes place. There will also be a festive drone show following the lighting.
- Nov. 30, 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 120 East Street, Hutto
- https://tinyurl.com/bdzf252y
From Dec. 5 through 29 on Thursday through Sunday, Hutto’s Adam Orgain Park will offer an interactive trail experience with light displays. In lieu of entry fees, the city encourages guests to bring canned good donations.
- Dec. 5-29
- Free (admission)
- 1001 CR 137, Hutto
- https://tinyurl.com/4ptb9smv
The city of Round Rock will host its annual Light Up The Lake event at Old Settlers Park. The event features a light show, giant balloons hovering over Bright Lake, live music, holiday displays, holiday food and refreshments, crafts and other activities.
- Dec. 6-7
- Free (admission)
- 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
- www.roundrocktexas.gov
Georgetown’s annual Christmas Stroll will be held in the city’s Downtown Square. The event includes live entertainment, vendors, children’s activities and a parade.
- Dec. 6, 4-10 p.m.; Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 710 S. Main St., Georgetown
- www.visit.georgetown.org
Adults are invited to the Hutto Hippo Claus Crawl to stroll around downtown Hutto in seasonal sweaters and Santa suits. A variety of craft drinks will be available at over 20 beverage stops.
- Dec. 7, 5-9 p.m.
- $20 tickets
- Downtown Hutto
- https://tinyurl.com/58e9nrnb
In downtown Pflugerville, the city will have family activities, a tree lighting, parade and pictures with Santa.
- Dec. 7, 4-7:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 200 E. Main St., Pflugerville
- www.pflugervilletx.gov
The city of Pflugerville will host a night for families to make holiday-themed ornaments together. The event will include a three-hour window for people of all ages and skill levels to come and go.
- Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m.
- Free
- 400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville
- www.pflugervilletx.gov
Round Rock residents are welcome to celebrate the season by checking out a Base Power Company customer’s house decked out from floor to roof with Christmas lights. Attendees can look forward to photos with Santa Claus and hot chocolate. The company will host a toy drive as well and participants are encouraged to bring donations for the event.
- Dec. 13 & 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Free
- 716 Willow Vista Drive, Round Rock
- www.basepowercompany.com
Local vendors will come to downtown Hutto for the city’s holiday market event. The all day event is open to the public, especially those shopping for last minute holiday gifts.
- Dec. 14, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 200 East Street, Hutto
- https://tinyurl.com/ycyw3mpm
Santa Claus will stop by Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock for a holiday breakfast. The event will feature a build-your-own omelet station, glazed ham, fresh-cut fruit, a waffle station and more. The event will also include live music, kids activities, a hot cocoa bar and special visit with Santa. A full bar will also be available.
- Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (2 and under), $19 (ages 3-10), $44 (ages 11 and up)
- 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock
- www.kalahariresorts.com/texas
Play Street Museum Round Rock will receive a visit from Santa Claus and families can enjoy craft making. Each child will also receive a special gift and cookies from Santa. Participants must reserve a timeslot and register in advance.
- Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $50 per child
- 3021 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. 210, Round Rock
- www.playstreetmuseum.com
CHASCO Family YMCA will hold a day of fun with “real snow” activities, a giant slide, games, holiday booths, food and music.
- Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free
- 1801 N. I-35, Round Rock
- www.ymcactx.org
The America Legion, George Johns Post 447, will host a community event with a bouncy house, ornament decorating, snacks and games.
- Dec. 22, 1 p.m.
- Free
- 1000 N. Georgetown St., Round Rock
- www.txlegion447.org
The Chabad of Round Rock is inviting people to enjoy latkes, donuts and songs.
- Dec. 26, 5:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 103 E. Main St., Pflugerville
- www.jewishroundrock.com
The Chabad of Round Rock will light the menorah and share the story of Hanukkah at Prete Plaza.
- Dec. 29, 5:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 221 E. Main St., Round Rock
- www.jewishroundrock.com
The city of Round Rock will host a Christmas tree recycling event at the Round Rock Brush Recycling Center. Residents must remove all decorations, light, tinsel and tree stands before bringing trees to the recycling center. Small tree seedlings—one per vehicle—will also be distributed while supplies last.
- Dec. 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Jan. 6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free
- 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock
- www.roundrocktexas.gov