Light shows, pictures with Santa and ice skating–there’s an event for everyone to check out between Nov. 22 and Nov. 24.

The Light Park

The drive-thru holiday light show returns to offer an array of Christmas lights and decorations. Trips through the light park feature holiday music.Hill Country Galleria Ice Skating Rink

The Hill Country Galleria is hosting its annual Ice Skating Rink this winter. Costs include an hour of skating plus the skate rental.Holiday Bazaar

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.A Christmas Affair


The Junior League of Austin will present this annual market to benefit its signature programs and nonprofit community partners. Leading up to and throughout the market, JLA will host a series of themed parties and children’s events at its Community Impact Center and the Palmer Events Center.
  • Nov. 20-24 (parties and children’s events), Nov. 21-24 (market), times vary
  • $25+ (tickets)
  • 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin; 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
  • www.jlaustin.org
Coca Cola’s Classic Christmas

The Christmas experience will run Nov. 22 to Dec. 29 and features a 55,000-square-foot section of Christmas lights, sculptures and interactive Coca Cola displays. Guests can ice skate, shop, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as enjoy other activities.‘Elf The Musical’

TexARTS Theater + Academy will put on the holiday musical based on the 2003 film “Elf.”Luminations

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in South Austin will light up its gardens and trails with luminarias for guests to walk through. The center will be closed on Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
  • Nov. 22-Jan. 5, 5:45-7:45 p.m. (entry)
  • $18-$28
  • 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin
  • www.wildflower.org
‘The Nutcracker’


The Central Texas Youth Ballet, in partnership with DeCruz Ballet, is showcasing “The Nutcracker,” choreographed by Sandra Organ Solis, Rena Garcia Reeder, Caitlin Elledge, Lindsi Dec and Karel Cruz at Dripping Springs High School.Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Cirque Dreams, an entertainment brand of Cirque du Soleil, will bring its family holiday spectacular to the Bass Concert Hall for one evening. The show is a Broadway-style production of circus arts featuring holiday music, scenery and storylines.The Polar Express Experience

“The Polar Express” will be screening at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre. Children can get a golden ticket and take pictures with Santa.
  • Nov. 24, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • $11-$24
  • The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
  • www.brauntex.org