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BEE CAVE ON ICE | November 14-January 19 | Hill Country Galleria | Cost varies | Info
Lace up your skates as the Galleria turns into a winter wonderland.

WESTERN WONDERLAND | Now-Jan 3 | Dripping Springs Ranch Park | Cost varies | Info 
The holidays go full Hill Country with lights, ice skating, and festive events for the whole crew.

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS | Now-Dec 21 | TexARTS | Cost varies | Info 
A spirited holiday tale where two Army buddies and two singing sisters team up to save a Vermont inn.

BOOKS & BUBBLY | Dec 1, 7-8pm | Lake Travis Library Spicewood | FREE | Info 
This monthly book club is toasting Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah.

LOCAL BUSINESSES SIP & SHOP | Dec 4, 4-7pm | Kim Ortiz Portrait Art | FREE | Info 
Sip, shop, and score holiday deals supporting local businesses at the Galleria.

HOLIDAY WINE DINNER | Dec 4, 7-9pm | Sloan & Parker | $100 | Info 
Treat yourself to a cozy holiday feast of curated dishes and perfectly paired wines.

LIGHTS ON! | Dec 5, 6-9pm | Lakeway City Hall | FREE | Info 
Lakeway lights up the season with Santa, s’mores, live music, and the big Trail of Lights.

BEE CAVE HOLIDAY MARKET | Dec 5, 4-9pm & Dec 6, 12-7pm | Hill Country Galleria | FREE | Info 
A rotating crew of local makers bringing unique, handmade goodies perfect for holiday gifting.

JINGLE BELL 5K | Dec 6, 8-10am | Hill Country Galleria | $25 | Info 
Jingle your way through the 5K, let the kids nab their holiday medals, and stick around for food, drinks, and plenty of cheer.

BIKES & COFFEE | Dec 6, 9:30-10:30am | Family PowerSports | FREE | Info 
Rev up your weekend with motorcycles and caffeine.

AUSTIN FLEA | Dec 6, 11am-5pm | Jester King Brewery | FREE | Info 
Celebrate the brewery’s 15th with brews, good vibes, and a market full of Austin-made treasures to jump-start your holiday shopping.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP | Dec 6, 12pm | Angel’s Icehouse | FREE | Info 
Crafts, Santa, and cold beer under the oaks - a very Spicewood Christmas.

PROHIBITION REPEAL PARTY | Dec 6, 12-8pm | Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery | FREE | Info 
Step back into the end of Prohibition with Rat Pack vibes, vintage cocktails, great food, and all the swanky energy.

HOLIDAY LIGHT PARADE | Dec 6, 6pm | Crosswater Yacht Club | FREE | Info 
Watch boats decked out in lights glide across Lake Travis like a floating Christmas village.

PLANT CLINIC | Dec 7, 10am-2pm | Pedernales Farmers Market | FREE | Info 
Get winter garden tips and let the kids craft herb satchets at this farmer’s market pop-up.

HOLIDAY CARD LINOLEUM PRINT WORKSHOP | Dec 7, 12-6pm | Contracommon | $75 | Info 
Carve and print your own artsy holiday cards instead of grabbing another drugstore box.

SIP & SHOP WITH SANTA | Dec 7, 12-4pm | Spicewood Vineyards | FREE |
Wine for you, Santa for the kids, and hill country views for everyone.

SWINGIN’ WITH SANTA | Dec 7, 2pm & 4pm | Lakeway Activity Center | FREE w/ gift | Info 
Lakeway Sings! Brings a feel-good Christmas show that spreads holiday cheer while collecting gifts for local kids in need.

BEE CAVE MOM WALK | Dec 9, 10am | Bee Cave Central Park | FREE | Info 
Meet other local mamas - your new bi-weekly stroll crew might just be waiting.

CHRISTMAS SUCCULENT WORKSHOP | Dec 5, 5pm & 6pm | Frontyard Brewing | $25 | Info 
Kids craft their own festive succulent gifts while you sip and snack.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA | Dec 5–7 | Hill Country Galleria | FREE | Info 
No pro photographer, just pure holiday charm and your camera roll.

PANCAKES WITH SANTA | Dec 6, 9am-12pm | Pedernales Fire Station 802 | FREE | Info 
Santa, syrup, and fire trucks - the perfect holiday trifecta for the kiddos.

COOKIES WITH SANTA | Dec 6, 10am-12pm | Frost Bank Bee Cave | FREE | Info 
Santa swings by the bank for cookies and photos.

MERRY MAKING SATURDAY | Dec 6, 2-4pm | Bee Cave Library | FREE | Info 
Crafts and activities at the library to keep little hands busy and screens off for a few hours.

CHRISTMAS PRINCESS PARTY | Dec 6, 5-8pm | Volente Beach Resort | $10 | Info 
Little royals dress up, meet princesses, and live their best fairy-tale life on the lake.

AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS | Dec 10-23 | Zilker Park | FREE - $10 | Info
Austin’s iconic Trail of Lights returns to Zilker Park with millions of lights and classic holiday displays.

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Last week’s poll results. Cranberry sauce is the most overrated star on the Thanksgiving table with turkey and sweet potato casserole not far behind. Consider us officially validated.

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This week we’re spotlighting 78669 - Spicewood’s wide-open slice of Hill Country where the views stretch long, the homes have personality, and the market keeps us guessing. Prices dipped a bit, but with more homes selling and buyers still circling, it remains one of the most interesting (and scenic) pockets to watch. And here’s one of the top-priced listings tucked away on 37 acres.

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ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Isabella Love | 7-10pm

IRON WOLF RANCH & DISTILLERY (Spicewood)
Sat: Garrett Jay Brown | 2-5pm

JULES DESIGN BAR (Bee Cave)
Fri: Brian Andrew Lee | 8-Late
Sat: Benji Lamar | 8-10pm

LT CORNER PUB (Lakeway)
Thu: Tylor Brandon | 9pm-12am
Fri: Karaoke Night + KJ Kevin | 9pm-1am

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Fri: Pierre & The Night Cars | 7-9pm

PATRIZI’S (Cuernavaca)
Thu: Open Mic | 6-9pm
Fri: The Square Grooves | 6:30-9:30pm
Sun: Jim Scarborough Band | 5:30-7:30pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Gus Miller 6pm | TG Express with Alan Haynes 8pm
Fri: George Ensle & Dallas Burrow 8pm | Gary P Nunn 9:30pm
Sat: Bayou Dawgs 8pm | Drew Landry 10:30pm
Sun: Pearl Snaps 4pm | Tasmin & Tim 7:30pm

SPICEWOOD VINEYARDS (Spicewood)
Fri: A Rockin’ Christmas with Dallas String Quartet | $95 | 7pm

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Thu: Robert Wagner | 6:30-9pm
Fri: Howlin Waters | 6:30-9pm

THE OASIS (Lake Travis)
Sat: Electric Circus | 7-10pm
Sun: Dysfunkshun Junkshun | 5-8pm

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We headed to Bee Cave’s Light Up the Plaza on Friday, where Santa arrived, the tree lit up like it was auditioning for a holiday movie, and the fireworks stole the show. Our 3-year-old was completely mesmerized seeing fireworks for the first time. He was wide-eyed and silent, which might be the closest thing to a Christmas miracle we’ve ever experienced.

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ADOPT ME
Meet Aster, a two month old sweet little blossom from Petal’s Pups who’s playful, social, and ready for her forever home.

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Hook ‘em. Over 1,000 drones lit up Austin after the Longhorns’ win, complete with Bevo charging through a shredded A&M flag in the sky.