December
Through Dec. 31 | Pop into the Tiki Bar
The Tiki Bar Lanikai Lounge in San Marcos is having a pop-up Christmas bar until New Year’s Eve. The bar will have several nights of live music and DJ entertainment throughout December. Lanikai Lounge also has Tiki Tuesdays, where customers can purchase tiki drinks for $2 off. 4 p.m.-12:30 a.m.(Tue.-Thu.), 4 p.m.-2 a.m. (Fri.-Sat.). Free. 700 N. LBJ Drive, Ste. 113, San Marcos. 512-214-8222. www.lanikailounge.com
Dec. 13-15 | See Santa in Kyle
Kyle residents will have the opportunity to see Santa as he rides through designated streets throughout the city. Residents are encouraged to visit the Santa Tracker on the city of Kyle website to watch his path around town. The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the Kyle Police Department to put on the event. 6-9 p.m. Free. 512-262-1010. www.cityofkyle.com/santa
Dec. 15 | Donate to a toy drive
The San Marcos Christmas Market Days event hosted by Balanced Nutrition will feature vendors, food, music, holiday lights and free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Those attending can choose to donate an unwrapped toy for the toy drive and have the chance to win a prize donated by vendors at the event. 5:30 p.m. Free. 1205 Hwy. 123, Ste. 203, San Marcos. 512-557-9632.
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Dec. 17 | Go spelunking with Santa
Wonder World Cave and Adventure Park in San Marcos will be hosting a holiday event that will feature Santa and breakfast by local restaurant The Groove. Holiday arts and crafts and a train ride through the Wildlife Park are additional activities for those who attend. From 9 a.m.-3 p.m., a Holiday Vendor Market will also take place at the park. 8-10 a.m. $25 (children’s ticket), $10 (adult ticket). 1000 Prospect St., San Marcos. 512-392-6711. www.wonderworldpark.com
Dec. 17 | Honor fallen Veterans
Veterans will be honored at an event hosted by Wreaths Across America at the San Marcos City Cemetery. Up to 750 remembrance wreaths may be placed onto the graves of fallen veterans. Those interested can also sponsor a wreath or volunteer for the event. 10 a.m. Free. 1001 Old RR 12, San Marcos. 877-385-9504. www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/161653
Dec. 19-23, 27-30 | Keep kids active
The Boys and Girls Club of South Central Texas in San Marcos will have a Winter Break Camp for kids to attend during the winter school break. Children between kindergarten and sixth grade will have the opportunity to take part in arts and crafts, STEM projects, healthy habits activities and social recreation. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $150 (per week). 400 Uhland Road, San Marcos. 512-749-9033. www.bgcsct.org/out-of-school-time
Through Dec. 21 | Admire Christmas lights in the park
The city of Buda will host its annual Trail of Lights event in the Historic Stagecoach Park. Festivities include a visit from Santa Claus, food and a variety of illuminated displays. Visitors can be shuttled in from Cabela’s. 6-9 p.m. (senior night Dec. 8), 6-10 p.m. (Dec. 9-11, 16-21). Free. Buda Stagecoach House, 880 Main St., Buda. 512-312-0084. www.budatx.gov
Dec. 31 | Cheers to the New Year
Buck’s Backyard is hosting a New Year’s Eve party that will feature live music from Del Castillo beginning at 10 p.m. Live music begins with an opening band at 8 p.m. Tickets include a champagne toast and breakfast buffet at midnight. 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Tickets start at $25. 1750 S. FM 1626, Buda. 512-312-9456. www.bucksbackyard.com
January
Jan. 1 | Take a polar plunge
The Polar Bear Splash is a Kyle tradition where those participating can brave the cold weather and jump into the James Adkins Pool. The event is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled to Jan. 2. 10 a.m. $20 (early registration), $25 (regular registration). 1100 W. Center St., Kyle. 512-262-3939. www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/ polar-bear-splash
Jan. 1 | Run for a resolution
The annual 5K Resolution Run will take place at Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle so those attending can hit the ground running toward their new year’s resolutions. The event is being hosted by For the Love of Go, and registration closes Dec. 28. The 5K run is followed by the annual Polar Bear Splash at the James Adkins Pool in Kyle. 9 a.m. Free (1K run), $15 (5K run). 1231-1301 W. Center St., Kyle. 512-262-1010. www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/polar-bear-splash
December live music calendar
Buck’s Backyard 1750 FM 1626, Buda 512-312-9456 • www.bucksbackyard.com
December
16 Art Tigerina & The Jukebox Preachers, 9 p.m.17 Quincy Todd, 9 p.m.
22 Tish Hinojosa, 8 p.m.
30 Dale Watson and his Lonestars, 9 p.m.
Cheatham Street Warehouse 119 Cheatham St., San Marcos 512-353-3777 • www.cheathamstreet.com
December
14 Kent Finlay’s Songwriters Circle, 8 p.m.16 Matt Castillo, 8 p.m.
January
14 Scott H. Biram, 8 p.m.
The Marc 120 E. San Antonio St., San Marcos 512-757-5443 • www.themarcsm.com
December
30 Apashe—”Renaissance II World Tour,” 8 p.m.
January
12 Kai Wachi: “Skins Tour,” 9 p.m.
Riley's Tavern
8894 FM 1102, New Braunfels 512-392-3123 • www.rileystavern.com
December
15 Mike Ethan Messick and Friends, 7 p.m.
16 The Homebodies, 7 p.m.
17 Roy Heinrich and the Pickups, 8 p.m.18 Pickers Circle with Bo Porter, 4 p.m.
23 Rosie Flores’ Christmas Show, 9 p.m.25 Kayla Jane’s Picker’s Circle, 4 p.m.
31 Dallas Burrow, 9 p.m.
