2024 Run for the Kids
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
- 15951 Winters Mill Parkway, Wimberley
- www.18ten.org/run
The Wildflower Center will host this class in which adults can learn to make a wreath or centerpiece using native plants and traditional holiday decorations. Registration is required and includes wreath-making materials.
- Dec. 7, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- $45 (registration)
- 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin
- www.wildflower.org/events
Peter Pan flies into Austin this month at Bass Concert Hall. Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin will present the musical production for one week with classic songs, such as “I’m Flying” and “Neverland.”
- Dec. 10-15, showtimes vary
- $30+ (tickets)
- 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin
- www.texasperformingarts.org
The Dripping Springs Art League will host this event where locals will display and sell their art and handmade works.
- Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 150 E. Mercer St., Dripping Spring
- www.artindripping.com
Cars and Coffee is a free, family-friendly event on select Sundays at the Circuit of the Americas. There will be car shows displaying classic cars, race cars, off-roaders and more. Additional activities may require a paid ticket.
- Dec. 15, 7-11 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle
- www.circuitoftheamericas.com
The Austin Symphony will play a live score of director Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” during a screening of the movie at the Long Center for Performing Arts.
- Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.
- $51-$125 (tickets)
- 701 W. Riverside Drive
- https://my.austinsymphony.org
Dripping Springs Ranch Park invites tweens to attend this event where they can relax and hang out with friends during winter break. Concessions will be available.
- Dec. 20 and Dec. 27, 7-9 p.m.
- $10 (online registration), $13 (tickets at door)
- 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
- www.drippingspringsranchpark.com