Events
BY GRACE DICKENS & KATLYNN FOX
December
Children’s Musician Joe McDermott Joe McDermott will perform kid-friendly tunes at both Lake Travis Community Library locations in December. • Dec. 29, 10:30 a.m. (West location); Dec. 30, 10:30 a.m. (Lakeway location) • Free • West: 21209 W. Hwy. 71, Spicewood; Lakeway: 1938 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway • www.laketravislibrary.org New Year’s Eve at Lake Travis Biergarten Lake Travis Biergarten will host a New Year’s Eve celebration with live music and a DJ. • Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. • Free • 3519B, N. RM 620, Austin • www.ltbatx.com Austin’s New Year Residents can gather at Auditorium Shores for an evening of music, fireworks, food and drinks to close out 2025. Music fans can expect performances from The Point, Tameca Jones, Chaparelle and The Head and The Heart. Twenty minutes before midnight, attendees can watch Austin’s New Year Drone Show. CNN will also be broadcasting live from the event as part of their national coverage. • Dec. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight • Free • Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin • www.austintexas.gov/department/austins-new-year
Lakeway Polar Bear Plunge Community members are invited to end the year with a trip down the water slide at Lakeway Swim center. After a dip in the pool, attendees can hang out and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa.
• Dec. 31, 9-10 a.m. • Free • 3103 Lakeway Blvd., Austin • www.lakeway-tx.gov
Lakeway Community Blood Drive Anyone looking to donate blood can participate in the Lakeway Community Blood Drive at the Lakeway Activity Center. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment but walk-ins are welcome to participate. Eligibility information is available online. • Jan. 10, 8 a.m.-noon • Free • 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway • www.lakeway-tx.gov Building for the Future Gala The Friends of Spicewood Community Library will host an event featuring food, music, an open bar, a live auction, a guest appearance from country singer Cory Morrow and more, all in support of a new building for Spicewood Community Library. New facility plans include a multipurpose room for community events, computer areas, expanded seating, dedicated space for
children, teens and adults, and more. • Jan. 13, 6 p.m.
• $250 (individual tickets), $1,800 (table for eight) • Lakeside Pavilion, 307 Buena Vista, Marble Falls • www.spicewoodlibrary.org
February
January
Storytime Safari with Austin Zoo Westbank Library is teaming up with Austin Zoo to host a Storytime Safari for readers of all ages. The event will feature a short storytime and a meet-and-greet with a zoo ambassador. • Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m. • Free
Hair of the Wolf Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery will host its second annual New Year’s celebration with live music, food from The Lighthouse, drinks and college football. Attendees can see performances from Trevor Underwood, Kim Meeks and Whiskey Kate. • Jan. 1, 1-6 p.m. • Free (entry), $20 (buffet) • 101 Co. Road 409, Spicewood • www.ironwolfranch.com
• 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin • www.westbanklibrary.com
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