Buda Turkey Trot
This annual 5K running event will benefit the Hays County Food Bank. There will also be a free kids sprint.
- Nov. 23, race begins at 9:15 a.m.
- Ticket prices vary
- Sunfield Lazy River Amenity Center, 6910 Sunfield Parkway, Buda
- www.athleteguild.com/event/buda-tx/2023-buda-turkey-trot-presented-by-sunfield/signup
There will be Christmas music; pictures with Santa; and vendors selling clothes, gifts, holiday and home decor, jewelry, art, candles, and more.
- Nov. 24, 5-8 p.m.; Nov. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Ticket prices range from $7-$20
- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel & Conference Center, 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos
- www.facebook.com/events/s/angels-mistletoe-holiday-marke/547369246944084/
This family-friendly event will feature Santa’s arrival with holiday music performed by local school choirs and bands. There will also be food and vendors. Santa will also be available for free pictures.
- Dec. 1, 4-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Mary Kyle Hartson Park, 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle
- www.cityofkyle.com/recreation/santa%E2%80%99s-arrival-2023
This annual event will have a downtown tree lighting with an ornament market, pictures with Santa, a parade and a vendor market.
- Dec. 1, 5-9 p.m.; Dec. 2, noon-9 p.m.; Dec 3, noon-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Downtown Buda, 303 Main St., Buda
- www.budafest.org
The First Presbyterian Church will host an event that features a pancake breakfast, professional photos with Santa, Christmas crafts and family fun activities.
- Dec. 2, 8:30-10 a.m.
- $5 tickets
- First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 410 W. Hutchinson St. San Marcos
- www.fpcsanmarcos.org
Attendees can take photos with Mr. Grinch and shop local businesses. There will also be crafts, beer and food.
- Dec. 2, 12-5 p.m.
- Free
- Railyard Bar and Grill, 116 S. Edward Gary St., San Marcos
- www.visitsanmarcos.com/event/holiday-bazaar-at-railyard/3771/
Directed by Iliana Sosa, "What We Leave Behind" is Sosa’s love letter to her grandfather as well as an intimate and insightful exploration into her own relationship with him and his homeland in rural Mexico.
- Dec. 5, 6 p.m
- $5 (admission)
- Price Center & Garden, 222 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos
- www.firsttuesdaysmtx.com/what-we-leave-behind
With the purchase of a ticket, attendees will receive a commemorative glass, a tote for purchases, and a one-of-a-kind holiday ornament while tasting a variety of spirits and food from local restaurants.
- Dec. 8, 5:30-9 p.m.
- Tickets are $35
- Downtown Buda
- www.downtownbudatx.com/sip-n-stroll
Run through downtown San Marcos and the city’s Historic District. The race will start and finish at the San Marcos Plaza Park. There will also be Christmas music along the route. “Best Festive” voted by the crowd will win a new TV.
- Dec. 9, race begins at 9 a.m.
- Ticket prices vary
- San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos
- www.sights-n-sounds.org/5k-run
Create treasures to decorate your home and enjoy hot chocolate at Spring Lake.
- Dec. 9, 10 a.m -3 p.m.
- Free
- The Meadows Center for Water and Environment, 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos
- www.meadowscenter.txst.edu/Education/FamilyFunDays.html
