Here are a few of the events happening in Austin this weekend. Friday, Dec. 16 Light the Night Visitors to the Omni Hotel's Light the Night celebration can enjoy ice skating and other holiday activities.[/caption] Light the Night This special kick-off production for the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa's Annual Holiday Lights & Ice event will feature a holiday laser-light show and festive family-friendly activities. Visitors can skate on the 4,000 square-foot indoor ice rink, and a portion of proceeds from the ice-skating session will benefit Make-a-Wish Central & South Texas. Holiday-inspired treats and hot beverages will be served along with complimentary ornament decorating and gingerbread cookie decorating in Santa’s Workshop. To purchase tickets in advance, call 512-329-4616. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children and include skate rentals. The grand opening performance begins at 6:30 p.m. in The Pavilion, and the ice skating session is from 9-10:30 p.m. 8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin. 512-329-4000. www.omnihotels.com/hotels/austin-barton-creek Sunday, Dec. 18 Moontower Saloon Moontower Saloon will host a holiday market this weekend.[/caption] Holiday market at Moontower Saloon Attendees can browse among a variety of vendors during an afternoon of live music, shopping and a cigar lounge Airstream. Moontower Saloon is also collecting unwrapped toys for any age and care packages for local foster children. The event runs from noon-8 p.m. and entrance is free. Moontower Saloon, 10212 Manchaca Road, Austin. 512-712-5661. www.moontowersaloon.com Hotel Ella A bistro brunch, holiday crafts and photos with Santa will be offered to Hotel Ella visitors this weekend.[/caption] Santa's Workshop at Hotel Ella Eat, drink and be merry at Santa’s Workshop at Hotel Ella. A bistro brunch will be offered at Goodall’s Kitchen, with festive drink specials and holiday kids’ crafts presented by Event Vines. Children who bring a new toy to donate to Caritas of Austin get a free photo with Santa in the Ella Parlor. Pictures with Santa and holiday kids’ crafts are first come, first served, and will be offered 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch reservations at Goodall’s Kitchen are available from 7 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. To book a table, visit goodallskitchen.com or call 512-495-1800. Hotel Ella, 1900 Rio Grand Street, Austin. 512-495-1800. www.hotelella.com