CASA 2024 Gift Drive
CASA of Central Texas invites local organizations and individuals to get gifts for children in need. Volunteers can select a child and shop for items on their wishlist. Gifts may be delivered to the CASA office in San Marcos or New Braunfels.
- Now through Dec. 2
- $20-$50
- Contact CASA for office addresses
- www.roonga.com/casagiftdrive2024
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.
- Now through Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. (Fridays and Saturdays), 2 p.m. (Sundays)
- $19-$24 (tickets)
- 121 Main St., Buda
- www.inspiredminds.art/the-chambers-theatre
Circuit of the Americas will present its annual mile-long holiday lights drive-thru featuring millions of holiday lights, dancing characters and more. The accompanying Peppermint Plaza will have more holiday activities, food and sweets.
- Now through Dec. 29, 6-9 p.m.
- $45+ (ticket per vehicle)
- 9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd., Austin
- www.peppermintparkway.com
Dripping Springs Ranch Park will host its annual Western Wonderland with an ice skating rink, holiday market, light trail and more.
- Now through Jan. 5, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
- www.drippingspringsranchpark.com
The 43rd annual Ford Holiday River Parade will bring illuminated floats and over 100,000 holiday lights to the San Antonio River Walk.
- Nov. 29, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (some viewing areas require ticket purchase)
- San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio
- www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
This race takes place at Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park, featuring 5K, 10K and half marathon options.
- Nov. 30, 7:30 a.m.
- $37 (5K), $45 (10K), $42 (half marathon)
- 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park
- www.raceroster.com
Guests can enjoy coffee or cocoa while shopping at local businesses, and partake in shopping and dining specials. Attendees will take home a keepsake mug and receive 10 samples throughout the event.
- Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Coffee and Cocoa Crawl), all day (Small Business Saturday)
- $20 (admission)
- Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown
- www.visit.georgetown.org
The city of Bastrop Main Street Program will host the Lost Pines Christmas event where participants can taste homemade wassail, enjoy holiday treats and shop from local businesses.
- Nov. 30, 4-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Downtown Bastrop, 913 Main St., Bastrop
- www.visitbastrop.com/lost-pines-christmas
The city of Austin will host its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Zilker Park. There will be food, music and performances from the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble. The tree will stay up through Jan. 1.
- Dec. 1, 6 p.m. (preceremony music at 5:15 p.m.)
- Free (admission)
- 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.austintexas.gov
