Western Wonderland
Featuring a trail of lights with popular holiday characters, a holiday market and ice skating, community members can kick off the Christmas season with the park’s range of festive activities.
- Nov. 28-Jan. 4, times vary
- Free (admission)
- Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
- www.drippingspringsranchpark.com/westernwonderland
The 155-foot tree’s 3,909 lights will come to life right after Thanksgiving on Nov. 30. Attendees can look forward to live music, entertainment and food.
- Nov. 30, 5:15 p.m.
- Free
- Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.austintexas.gov/department/zilker-holiday-tree
Community members can enjoy winter lights across the center’s Central Gardens as well as immersive projections, holiday-themed cocktails and more.
- Dec. 5-Jan. 3, 5:45-7:45 p.m. (entry times)
- Free (ages 2 and under); $13-$20 (ages 3-12); $23-$30 (ages 13 and up)
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin
- www.wildflower.org/luminations
The 21st annual event will include arts and crafts, business booths, photo ops and more.
- Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Downtown Dripping Springs
- www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/christmasonmercer
The church will celebrate the Christmas holiday with an over 20-vendor market, food trucks, cookies, hot cocoa, a visit from Santa Claus, a bounce house and crafts.
- Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Southwest Christian Church, 10500 Old Manchaca Road, Austin
- Eventbrite: Christmas Bazaar & Festival
The museum will bring together the community with wagon rides, photos with Santa Claus, food vendors, games, crafts, live music, a petting zoo and unique gift vendors.
- Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $5 (9 years and younger advance tickets); $10 (10 years and older advance tickets); $6 (9 years and younger at-the-door tickets); $12 (10 years and older at-the-door tickets)
- The Pound House, 419-B Founders Park Road, Dripping Springs
- www.phfmuseum.org/christmas-at-the-pound-house-2025
Community members can shop for Christmas presents at the market, which will showcase over 30 vendors selling a variety of items made by local artists.
- Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 12919 Nutty Brown Road, Austin
- www.austincraftlounge.com/upcoming-events
Attendees can enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate while taking pictures with baby goats and Santa Claus in The Hive’s backyard.
- Dec. 13, 4-5:30 p.m.
- $14 (ages 3-16 admission); $20 (adult admission)
- The Hive, 10542 Menchaca Road, Austin
- www.goatshenanigans.com/event-details/cocoa-and-cuddles-with-santa-austin-2
