FRIDAY
1. Parks, fire departments host Swim with Santa
Aquatics enthusiasts of all ages can swim with Santa Claus and enjoy hot chocolate and candy canes. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free (recreation center members), $2-$3 (nonmembers).1003 N. Austin Ave. 512-930-8459. www.parks.georgetown.org
2. One Love Tattoos hosts apparel pop-up shop
Clothing brand Johnny Cupcakes will open a one-night, pop-up retail shop at One Love Tattoos to offer a variety of merchandise from the Johnny Cupcakes apparel line. The event includes tattoo specials and gift giveaways. 6-8 p.m. Free. 903 N. Austin Ave. 512-868-1588
3. Georgetown Ballet shows Act 2 of ‘The Nutcracker’
The local ballet organization hosts three performances of the traditional Christmas production. Continues through Sunday. 7 p.m. (Fri.), 2 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.). $15. Southwestern University Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, 1001 E. University Ave. www.georgetownballet.org
SATURDAY
4. Firefighters and Rotarians hosting breakfast benefit
Firefighters and members of the Rotary Club of Georgetown-Sun City serve breakfast with Santa to benefit families in need. 7:30-11 a.m. $6 (children under age 12 eat free with adult ticket purchase). Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. 512-930-3473
5. Classic vehicles on display at Pistons on the Square
A classic car show featuring antique and late-model cars and motorcycles takes place on the third Saturday each month on the downtown Square. 8-10 a.m. Free. 710 S. Main St. www.facebook.com/pistonsonthequare.