Round Rock Edition | November 2022

HOLIDAY TODO LIST

November & December events

COMPILED BY CARSON GANONG & BROOKE SJOBERG

2022 HOLIDAY GUIDE

From seasonal markets and visiting Santa to enjoying light decorations, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays in Round Rock, Pugerville and Hutto. Information listed is accurate as of press time and is subject to change. This list is not comprehensive.

Round Rock. 512-218-5400. www.roundrocktexas.gov/lightupthelake KID FOOD & DRINK 03 SUPPORT LOCAL VENDORS AT A HOLIDAY POPUP The Christmas Extravaganza Pop-up Vendor Market will bring many local vendors to Elevate-Event in Pugerville. The shop will also feature a photo opportunity with Santa Claus for attendees to take holiday photos. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Elevate Event, 15806 Windermere Drive, Ste. 100A, Pugerville. Facebook: Christmas Extrava- ganza Pop Up Indoor Vendor Market KID FOOD & DRINK 03 TAKE PART IN A FESTIVE BAR CRAWL Hutto’s sixth annual Santa Claus Crawl will feature special holiday drink recipes from several downtown businesses. Participants are encouraged to dress in festive attire as they drink and shop downtown. At the end of the night, an after-party and costume contest will take place at the Downtown Hall of Fame. 5-9 p.m. $10. Registration required. Downtown Hutto. 512-759-4015. www.huttotx.gov FOOD & DRINK 04 HEAR A LOCAL CHRISTMAS CHOIR The First United Methodist Church will

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12 ATTEND A HOLIDAY BAZAAR AND CRAFT SHOW Knock some holiday shopping at the 18th Annual Rockin’ Around The Holidays Bazaar and Arts and Crafts Show. The indoor and outdoor market will oer wares from local vendors at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Clay Madsen Recreation Center, 1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock. 512-218-3220. www.roundrocktexas.gov KID FOOD & DRINK 15 AND 22, DEC. 6 AND 13 SHOP AT A FESTIVE MARKET In November and December, Pugerville will hold four special holiday installations of its bimonthly Pfarmers Market. The Pfestive Pfarmers Market will expand on the market’s usual oerings with an array of seasonal prod- ucts and live music. 37 p.m. Free admission. Heritage Park, 901 Old Austin-Hutto Road, Pugerville. 5129906360. www.pugervilletx.gov KID FOOD & DRINK

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HOLIDAY SHOPPING An indoor vendor market at St. Richard’s Episcopal Church will bring a variety of local vendors and their wares to locals for holiday shopping. A canned food collection at the event will also benet the Round Rock Area Serving Center. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission. St. Richard’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1420 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. Facebook: Sleigh Bell Lane Arts and Crafts Show KID FOOD & DRINK 11 RAISE MONEY FOR LOCAL YOUTH Backpack Friends will bring local vendors, entertainment, live music, games, a beer garden and photos inside a giant snow globe to its Holiday Extravaganza. 4-8 p.m. Free admission. Proceeds from sales benet the nonprot. Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave.,

The Austin Trail of Lights will return as a walkthrough event.

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WORTH THE TRIP Nov. 11Jan. 6 Take the family to a light show Mozart’s Coee Roasters will have its iconic light show each evening except Thanksgiving and Christmas, with multiple shows each evening. Table reservations are for 50 minutes of show time. Tickets will be on sale after Oct. 17. 6 p.m.-midnight. Tickets $40-$60. Mozart’s Coee, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., Austin. 512-477-2900 | www.mozartscoee.com

Dec. 823 Walk through a winter wonderland

Hometown Holiday will bring weekly live music events and Christmas lights to Round Rock. Previous years have included exhibits at the Downtowner Gallery. Free. Times TBD. Downtown Round Rock. www.downtownroundrocktexas.com

The annual event will feature crafts, entertainment and photos with Santa and end with the lighting of the Christmas Tree. 3:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Downtown Hutto. 512-759-4015. www.huttotx.gov host the 28th annual Mistletoe Magic holiday concert to raise funds for Senior Access Texas, an organization that assists in providing support services to area seniors. 5 p.m. Free admission, donations encouraged. First United Methodist Church, 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock. 512-310-1060. www.senioraccesstx.org FREE KID

The 58th annual Austin Trail of Lights will return as a walk-through event, as opposed to the drive-thru in place for the 2020 and 2021 holiday seasons. The event features displays with more than 2 million lights. The Trail of Lights grounds will be closed on Mondays, and limited prepaid parking is available. Ticket prices and times vary. 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin. www.austintrailoights.org

24 WORK UP AN APPETITE Fleet Feet Round Rock will host its annual Turkey Trot with 2-mile and 5-mile untimed runs at Old Settlers Park on Thanksgiving Day. The walk and run benet the Round Rock Area Serving Center, Operation Blue Santa and the Play For All Abilities Park. 8 a.m. $20-$50 registration. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-218-8786. www.eetfeet.com KID

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HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Light Up the Lake returns to Old Settlers Park this year with giant balloons over Bright Lake, oating lights displays, live music, holiday displays, food vendors, crafts, a yule log and family activities. 6-9:30 p.m. Free admission. Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd.,

Round Rock. 512-965-3052. www.backpackfriends.com KID FOOD & DRINK

Find more or submit Round Rock, Pugerville and Hutto events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

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