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Bee Cave Holiday Market The seasonal market features local artists and food vendors offering holiday products and gifts in the Hill Country Galleria. • Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20; Friday hours are 4-9 p.m., Saturday hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave • www.pennyvproductions.com Trail of Lights Lakeway’s Trail of Lights will include a lit trail, accessible from the lower parking lot of the Lakeway Activity Center or the Lakeway City Hall Parking lot. • Dec. 5-Jan. 1, nightly from 6 p.m.-midnight • Free • 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway; 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway • www.lakeway-tx.gov/721/trail-of-lights Jingle Bell 5K 2025 The Bee Cave Chamber of Commerce will host a holiday 5K featuring a live DJ, dance performances, food and drinks, and more. The event will benefit several nonprofits across Central Texas. • Dec. 6, 7-10 a.m. • $17.85 (Jingle Bell Kids Dash), $28.52 (Jingle Bell 5K) • 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave • Eventbrite: Jingle Bell 5K 2025
Lights On! Lakeway’s annual holiday celebration will kick off with lighting of the city’s Trail of Lights. The evening will include chances to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves, live music, s’mores, food from local vendors and activities. • Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. • Free • Lakeway City Hall parking lot, 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway • www.lakeway-tx.gov/1427/lights-on
Westlake Wonderfest The carnival and holiday market hosted by the Westlake Chamber of Commerce will include a petting zoo, train rides, photos with Santa, live music, games, pony rides, face painting and more. • Dec. 7, 1-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Westlake High School Chaparral Stadium, 4100 Westbank Drive Austin, Texas • www.westlakechamber.com
• Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. • Free • 1938 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway • www.laketravislibrary.org
Christmas Eve festival with a nativity petting zoo, hot cocoa, a photo booth and carolers. • Dec. 24, 2-4 p.m. • Free • 3525 Bee Caves Road, Austin • www.shephills.org Christmas All-Day Brunch Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa will offer a festive brunch at Blind Salamander on Christmas, open to both the public and resort guests. Reservations are required. • Dec. 25, 11-a.m.-7 p.m. • $135 per adult, $45 per child (ages 6-12) • 8212 Barton Club Drive, Austin • www.omnihotels.com This list is not comprehensive.
Lakeway Sings! 25th Anniversary Family Christmas Show
The performance of “Swinging’ with Santa” at the Lakeway Activity Center combines old music, new arrangements and Christmas songs. Admission benefits Lake Travis Labor of Love’s Green Santa Program. • Dec. 7, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. • Cost of admission is one unwrapped gift
‘Elf’ Movie Event At this screening of “Elf” in the Lakeway City Hall parking lot, families are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy hot cocoa and write a letter to Santa. • Dec. 12, 6 p.m. • Free • 1102 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway • www.lakeway-tx.gov/2109/christmas-movie
• 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway • www.lakewaysings.com
Holiday Celebration Lake Travis Community Library in Lakeway will host a family event to make festive crafts, play games, visit Santa and more.
Christmas Festival Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will host a
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