Events
BY KATLYNN FOX
December
Lights on the Lake - A Christmas Walk-Thru Volente Beach turns into a Christmas wonderland for Lights on the Lake. The walking tour features hundreds of trees decorated with lights and ornaments. Visitors can stop by for photos with Santa on Saturday nights. • Running through Jan. 4, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
• $10 for kids, $15 for adults • 16107 FM 2769, Leander • www.lightsonthelakeaustin.com
Christmas at the Farm Sweet Eats Farm will be open seven days a week for Christmas At The Farm, with family-friendly activities like pony rides, pig races, a petting zoo, breakfast with Santa and more. • Running through Dec. 24 • Ticket prices vary • 14400 E. Hwy. 29, Georgetown • www.sweeteats.com Grinchmas Holiday Pop Up The Peached Tortilla in Cedar Park is hosting a special holiday event featuring food, drinks, and decorations that turn the location into Dr. Seuss’ Whoville. The event will feature a special themed menu, holiday cocktails, a snow machine, festive music, and regular screenings of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” • Running through Dec. 23, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. • Free to attend • 1915 E. Whitestone Blvd., Suite 105 • www.thepeachedtortilla.com Regency Ball Fans of the Regency era, “Bridgerton” and Jane Austen can gather for an afternoon filled with dancing, letter writing, tea and more. Royalty ages 12 and older are encouraged to visit the Cedar Park Public Library for a historical English dance lesson with the Traditional Austin Area Dance Association, live music, a letter writing station, a photo wall and live music. Costumes are not required but highly encouraged. • Dec. 13, 2-4:30 p.m. • Free • Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Dr., Cedar Park • www.cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com 9Round Kickboxing Mom’s Power Punch Party Moms are encouraged to take a moment for themselves and enjoy a high-energy kickboxing class. The 30-minute course is suited for all experience levels and is designed to help raise endorphins, boost confidence and build a supportive community. • Tuesday, Dec. 16-30, 9 a.m.-10 a.m. • Free (space limited) • 901 N. Vista Ridge Blvd., Ste. 400, Cedar Park • Eventbrite: 9Round Kickboxing Fitness Mom’s Punch Party Holiday Storytime with Grinch and Cindy Lou Paper Bark Birch invites book lovers of all ages to gather for a reader event with the Grinch and Cindy Lou. Tickets to the event include a storytime, meet-and-
Cedar Park Mom Walk Moms and mothers-to-be are invited to a monthly walk for fresh air and connection with others. On the first Friday of each month, moms from all walks of life can bring their babies to Brushy Creek Sports Park for an outdoor event.
• Jan. 2, 8:30 a.m. • Free
• 2310 Brushy Creek Rd, Cedar Park • Instagram: Cedar Park Mom Walk
New Year’s Eve Totally Rad 80s Karaoke Night at Shooters Cedar Park! Community members can ring in the new year at Shooters in Cedar Park with an 80s-themed bash. Singers can belt out their best karaoke picks from the decade, and everyone is welcome to don their best 80s clothes, makeup and accessories. • Dec. 31, 8 p.m. (doors) 9 p.m. (party) • $10 (cover) • 601. E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.shootersbilliards.net/locations/cedar-park
greet and a signed book. • Dec. 20, 1 p.m., 1:45 p.m. • $25 (tickets), free (adults) • 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.paperbarkbirch.com
Steep and Story Book Fair Brew up a pot of tea and enjoy some last-minute holiday shopping with Steep and Story Book Fair. The event, hosted by Next Chapter Books and Bookmobile, will be held at SereniTea Cup in Cedar Park, and will feature a wide selection of books, teas, stocking stuffers and other gifts to finish out the holiday season. • Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free • 600 S. Bell Blvd., Ste. 17, Cedar Park • www.facebook.com/nextchapterbookmobile Cedar Park for a family-friendly show featuring a live acrobatic performance. The show combines aerial feats, musicians, costumes and more to create a holiday circus experience. • Dec. 24, 1 p.m. (doors open) 2 p.m. (event starts) • $56.40-$162 (tickets) • 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park • www.hebcenter.com Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Community members can visit H-E-B Center at Austin Spurs vs. Santa Cruz Warriors Basketball fans can expect to see a face-off between the Austin Spurs and the Santa Cruz Warriors on New Year’s Eve at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. • Dec. 31, 5 p.m. (doors open) 6 p.m. (event starts) • $24-$88 • 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park • www.hebcenter.com
Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with The A-TX Rejects
A-TX Rejects will grace the stage at Shooters in Austin on New Year’s Eve to perform the best of classic 90s bands like Green Day, Pearl Jam and Sublime. • Dec. 31, 8 p.m. (doors) 9 p.m. (party) • $10 (cover) • 11416 N. FM 620, Austin • www.shootersbilliards.net/austin
January
Polar Plunge Kick off the New Year with an icy cold dunk at Cedar Park’s annual Polar Plunge. Brave attendees can dive into the frigid waters at Veteran’s Memorial Pool from either the drop slide or the diving platform. The event is open to anyone ages 12 and up. • Jan. 1, 10 a.m. • Free • Veteran’s Memorial Pool, 2525 New Hope Dr., Cedar Park • www.cedarparktexas.gov/1354/polar-plunge
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