Events
BY GRANT CRAWFORD
Family Fun with Santa Santa’s Jingle House will host events throughout the holiday season, including its Family Fun sessions in the afternoon. During these times, families will get to meet Santa, take photos, enjoy storytime and decorate ornaments at the come- and-go event. The attraction also has a variety of other activities throughout the holiday season. • Dec. 7-24 (times vary) • $29 per ticket • 8 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock • www.santasjinglehouse.com
Pictures with Santa Santa will stop by The Story Emporium & Bookshop in Hutto, where families can stop by to take a festive photo and share their wish lists. Holiday treats will also be available, while guests can peruse the shop’s selection of books. • Dec. 13, 1-4 p.m. • Free • 202 Hwy. 79, Hutto • www.thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com 9th annual Hippo Claus Crawl Hutto’s annual Hippo Claus Crawl will take place in downtown Hutto, where festive beverage stops will be waiting. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, visit attractions and take photos with Santa. • Dec. 13, 6-9 p.m. • $25 general admission, $50 VIP ticket • East Street, Hutto • https://tinyurl.com/y9tn6b5t Gingerbread Lane Austin A holiday race featuring distances suitable for all participants including 1-mile, 5K, and 10K. Children can partake in the Kids Dash, a 50-meter sprint. Attendees are encouraged to wear holiday-themed attire. • Dec. 14, 9 a.m. • $15-50 (prices vary based on run) • 4538 E. Pflugerville Parkway, Pflugerville • https://tinyurl.com/37xefah5 Pfantastic Pflugerville Public Menorah Lighting The city of Pflugerville and Chabad of Round Rock will host a menorah lighting in Downtown Pflugerville. All are welcome to celebrate the Hanukkah season and to January Pfreeze Pflop The Pflugerville Park and Recreation Department will host its annual Pfreeze Pflop, inviting people to Scott Mentzer Pool to slide into frigid water. Admission will be free with a donation of a canned food item to benefit local food banks.
• Jan. 1, 9-10 a.m. • Free
• 921 Hutto Road, Pflugerville • https://tinyurl.com/yjec62kx
take family photos. • Dec. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free • 100 E. Main St., Pflugerville • www.pflugervilletx.gov
December
“Dashing Through the Snow” A production of the holiday comedy will take place at the Georgetown Palace Theatre. The play is set in the town of Tinsel, TX, four days before Christmas, featuring a parade of eccentric guests at one of the town’s inns. • Nov. 28-Dec. 28 (show times vary) • $18-36 • 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.georgetownpalace.org Light Up Your Night An interactive walking trail featuring light displays and festive sounds will be set up at Brushy Creek Amphitheater in Hutto. Guests are encouraged to bring canned goods to support local charities. • Dec. 10-23, 6-9 p.m. • Free • 1001 CR 137, Hutto • https://tinyurl.com/ye4wycsk “A Tuna Christmas” Penfold Theatre Company will present “A Tuna Christmas,” by Ed Howard, Joe Spears and Jason Williams. The comedy production, set on Christmas Eve in the fictional town of Tuna, TX, centering around a Christmas yard display contest, a local production of “A Christmas Carol” and employees having to work through
Community Chanukah Celebration Chabad of Round Rock will host a Chanukah celebration in Round Rock with crafts for family, an LED robot, a menorah lighting, hot cocoa and more activities. • Dec. 17, 5:30-7 p.m. • Free • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock • https://jewishroundrock.com/chanukah
January
Winter Pfest The Pflugerville Public Library will host its annual winter celebration, featuring activities, crafts, refreshments and games for families with kids up to age 10. • Jan. 10, 2-4 p.m. • Free • 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville • www.pflugervilletx.gov Snowflake Dreams Holiday Brunch Courtyard by Marriott in Pflugerville will host a royal holiday brunch with Cinderella and Aurora from “Sleeping Beauty.” The event will include a storytime, sing-alongs and other moments with the fairytale characters. • Jan. 11, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. • $19.32 ages 11 and under, $42.42 ages 12 and up
the holidays. • Dec. 12-28 • $36 (admission) • 2120 N. Mays St., Ste. 290, Round Rock • www.penfoldtheatre.org
• 16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville • https://tinyurl.com/56cp9br4
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