Events Holiday Events Guide
BY GRANT CRAWFORD
2024
The Light Park Area residents can cruise in their cars through millions of lights, synced to the rhythm of festival holiday tunes. Snacks, beverages, magic glasses, light up bracelets, sunglasses and light wands are also available for purchase. • Nov. 25-Jan. 5, 2025, 5:30 p.m. • $39 per vehicle (online), $55 per vehicle (at the gate) • 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.thelightpark.com/roundrock Pfestival of Lights and Christmas Parade In downtown Pflugerville, the city will have family activities, a tree lighting, parade and pictures with Santa. • Dec. 7, 4-7:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 200 E. Main St., Pflugerville • www.pflugervilletx.gov Hippo Claus Crawl Adults are invited to the Hutto Hippo Claus Crawl to stroll around downtown Hutto in seasonal sweaters and Santa suits. A variety of craft drinks will be available at over 20 beverage stops. • Dec. 7, 5-9 p.m. • $20 tickets • Downtown Hutto • https://tinyurl.com/58e9nrnb Round Rock Light Up The Lake The city of Round Rock will host its annual Light Up The Lake event at Old Settlers Park. The event features a light show, giant balloons hovering over Bright Lake, live music, holiday displays, holiday food and refreshments, crafts and other activities. • Dec. 6-7, 6-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
Chanukah Celebration of Pflugerville The Chabad of Round Rock is inviting people to enjoy latkes, donuts and songs. • Dec. 26, 5:30 p.m. • Free (admission)
Christmas Dreams & Snowy Things CHASCO Family YMCA will hold a day of fun with “real snow” activities, a giant slide, games, holiday
booths, food and music. • Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • 1801 N. I-35, Round Rock • https://ymcactx.org
• 103 E. Main St., Pflugerville • www.jewishroundrock.com
Holiday Ornament Craft Night The city of Pflugerville will host a night for families to make holiday-themed ornaments together. The event will include a three-hour window for people of all ages and skill levels to come and go. • Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m. • Free • 400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville • www.pflugervilletx.gov Breakfast with Santa Santa Claus will stop by Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock for a holiday breakfast. The event will feature a build-your-own omelet station, glazed ham, fresh-cut fruit, a waffle station and more. Kalahari Resorts will also have live music, kids activities, a hot cocoa bar and special visit with Santa. A full bar will also be available. • Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (2 and under), $19 (ages 3-10), $44 (ages 11 and up) A Sweet Time With Santa Play Street Museum Round Rock will receive a visit from Santa Claus and families can enjoy making crafts. Each child will also receive a special gift and cookies from Santa. Participants must reserve a timeslot and register in advance. • Dec. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • $50 per child • 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock • www.kalahariresorts.com/texas
• 3021 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. 210, Round Rock • www.playstreetmuseum.com
Christmas Fun Day for the Family The America Legion, George Johns Post 447, will host a community event with a bouncy house, ornament decorating, snacks and games. • Dec. 22, 1 p.m. • Free • 1000 N. Georgetown St., Round Rock • www.txlegion447.org Chanukah Wonderland of Round Rock The Chabad of Round Rock will light the menorah and share the story of Hanukkah at Prete Plaza. • Dec. 29, 5:30 p.m. • Free (admission) Christmas tree recycling event The city of Round Rock will host a Christmas tree recycling event at the Round Rock Brush Recycling Center. Residents must remove all decorations, light, tinsel and tree stands before bringing trees to the recycling center. Small tree seedlings—one per vehicle— will also be distributed while supplies last. • Dec. 30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Jan. 6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free • 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov • 221 E. Main St., Round Rock • www.jewishroundrock.com
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