Pink Friday
Remnant Boutique & Gifts in Kyle will host this event to introduce the shop's new Christmas products and encourage people to shop small for the holidays. There will be light refreshments throughout the day.
- Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 201 Miller St., Kyle
- www.theremnantboutique.com
The Inspired Minds Art Center Gallery will be filled with local and handmade art, home goods, decor and more crafts to shop from. Designated market days will also have hands-on craft activities such as ornament making. The Holiday Bazaar will be closed on Nov. 28 and 29.
- Nov. 17-Dec. 23, 1-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 121 Main St., Buda
- www.inspiredminds.art/holidaybazaar
The Chambers Theatre at the Inspired Minds Art Center will present “A Christmas Carol.” Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
- Nov. 22-Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. (Fridays and Saturdays); 2 p.m. (Sundays)
- $18-$22 (tickets)
- 121 Main St., Buda
- www.inspiredminds.art/the-chambers-theatre
Start off Thanksgiving Day with Buda’s annual 5K benefiting the Hays County Food Bank. There will be awards based on age group and costume.
- Nov. 28, 8 a.m.
- Free-$39
- 6910 Sunfield Parkway, Buda
- www.budaturkeytrot.com
The City of Kyle’s annual kickoff to the Christmas season at Mary Kyle Hartson Park will have performances by local school choirs, free photos with Santa, holiday market vendors, kids activities and more.
- Dec. 1, 4-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle
- www.cityofkyle.com/recreation
CASA of Central Texas invites local organizations and individuals to get gifts for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Volunteers can select a child to shop for items on their wishlist. Gifts may be delivered to the CASA office in San Marcos or New Braunfels.
- Through Dec. 2
- $20-$50 (price range)
- Contact CASA for office addresses
- www.roonga.com/casagiftdrive2024
The Emily Ann Trail of Lights is a walking trail through approximately eight acres of light exhibits. Most nights will have live entertainment with hot chocolate and visits from Santa Claus. The opening ceremony Nov. 30 will have a holiday tree lighting.
- Nov. 30-Dec. 26, 6-9 p.m. (Sundays-Thursdays); 6-10 p.m. (Fridays-Saturdays)
- Free (donations accepted)
- 1101 FM 2325, Wimberley
- www.emilyann.org/trailoflights
Wimberley faith-based charity organization 18ten Ministries will host its annual Run for the Kids 5K, 10K and Family Fun Run. The race proceeds support the organization’s efforts to respond to the needs of orphans and other disadvantaged children in Central America.
- Dec. 7, 9 a.m. (race start time)
- $15-$50
- First Baptist Church Wimberley, 15951 Winters Mill Parkway, Wimberley
- www.18ten.org/run
Buda’s annual Christmas festival will have a vendor market, lighted parade, pictures with Santa and more family-friendly holiday activities.
- Dec. 6-8, 6-9 p.m. (Friday); noon-9 p.m. (Saturday); noon-5 p.m. (Sunday)
- Free (admission)
- Downtown Buda, 303 Main St., Buda
- www.budafest.org
This holiday 5K race will start and finish at the San Marcos Plaza Park. The Kids K route will run through the one-day Sights and Sounds Festival in Downtown San Marcos.
- Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m. (packet pickup)
- Registration prices vary
- 206 N. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos
- www.sights-n-sounds.org/5k-run
Local small businesses and vendors will be at this outdoor market at the Tanger Outlets selling goods for holiday gifts.
- Dec. 14-17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sunday)
- Free (admission)
- 4015 I-35 frontage road, San Marcos
- www.hometownvendormarket.com
