Stuffed With Thanks

The best ways to host your family and friends

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Stuffed with Thanks. Before we all disappear into mashed potatoes and family chaos, we wanted to say thanks. Every week, thousands of you open this newsletter, send us tips, share local stories, and remind us that this little corner of Austin is more than a postcard view - it’s a real community.

You’ve turned this newsletter into a weekly neighborhood catch-up, and we’re grateful you’ve made space for it. So here’s our Thanksgiving toast: to good food, good neighbors, and a community worth writing about - one Thursday at a time.

And with that spirit of thanks, here’s what’s happening around the lake this week.

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9TH ANNUAL HILL COUNTRY LTEF TURKEY TROT | Nov 27, 8–11am | The Hills Country Club | $40 | Info
Lakeway’s favorite Thanksgiving morning run benefiting local schools.

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.

FESTIVAL AMONG THE VINES | Nov 28-29 | Flat Creek Estate | FREE | Info
Sip award-winning wines, shop 50+ local makers, and enjoy live music and lawn games.

JINGLE JUBILEE | Nov 28, 5-6pm | Johnson Park Marble Falls | FREE | Info
An evening of local talent, holiday shopping, and a community carol stroll straight to the Walkway of Lights.

LIGHT UP THE PLAZA | Nov 28, 5-8pm | Hill Country Galleria | FREE | Info
The Galleria flips the switch to kick off the holiday season.

THANKSGIVING WATCH PARTY & POTLUCK | Nov 28, 5–10pm | Infamous Brewing | FREE | Info
You bring the side, they bring the screens.

HOOK ’EM WATCH PARTY | Nov 28, 6pm | WakeSurf Saloon | FREE | Info
Catch the day-after-Thanksgiving showdown as the Longhorns and Aggies fire up their classic rivalry.

IRON WOLF & LA CABANA COMMUNITY CELEBRATION | Nov 28, 12–6pm | Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery | FREE | Info
Live music, your favorite spirits, and a fajita buffet - the perfect way to entertain the pack post-Thanksgiving.

BROWN SANTA PARADE | Nov 29, 11am | Shady Hollow Spicewood | FREE | Info 
This annual parade supports local families who need a little extra holiday magic.

SANTA’S WORKSHOP | Nov 29–30, various times | Hill Country Galleria | FREE | Info
No pro photographer, just pure holiday charm and your camera roll.

CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET | Nov 30, 1–6pm | Lago Vista Brewing | FREE | Info
Shop gifts, sip pints, and snag a moment with Santa before he heads back to the North Pole.

LAGO VISTA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING EVENT | Dec 1, 5:30-8:30pm | Lago Vista City Hall | FREE | Info
Festive music, food, family fun, and a Santa sighting before the big countdown.

90S ALTERNATIVE MUSIC BINGO | Dec 1, 6–8pm | Hops & Thyme | FREE | Info
Nostalgia hits different when you can finally afford good beer.

BLUE SANTA TEA | Dec 2, 1-4pm | K-Oaks Clubhouse Lago Vista | FREE | Info
Sip tea, enjoy the LVHS band, and bring an unwrapped toy or donation to spread a little extra holiday cheer.

HEARTS OF THE HOLIDAY | Dec 2, 5:30–7:30pm | Covert Cadillac Bee Cave | FREE | Info
A warm, festive evening of giving back and supporting local families through Lake Travis Crisis Ministries.

SOCIAL COLLECTIVE LADIES HOLIDAY MARKET | Dec 2, 6:30–8:30pm | Frontyard Brewing | FREE
Gather your gals for a twinkly evening of shopping, sipping, and supporting local.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT | Dec 2, 7–9pm | Hops & Thyme | FREE | Info
Whether you’re a pro or a first-timer, grab your guitar and own the patio stage.

HOLIDAY WINE DINNER | Dec 3, 7–9pm | Sloan & Parker | $100 | Info
Treat yourself to a cozy holiday feast of curated dishes and perfectly paired wines.

SNOW WHITE’S HOLIDAY TEDDY BEAR TEA | Nov 27, 10am-12pm | Pikopeye’s Lakeway | $39 | Info
A royal holiday tea and storytime with Snow White, Bluey, and Bingo.

PEPPERMINT PARKWAY | Now - Dec 28, 5:30–10pm | Circuit of the Americas | Cost varies | Info
A wonderland packed with lights, themed zones, rides, treats, and plenty of holiday magic at COTA.

MOZART’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS | Now - Jan 3, evenings | Mozart’s Coffee | Cost varies
A lakeside light show with music, reserved tables, and a Bavarian-style holiday market.

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ZILKER HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING | Nov 30, 5:15pm | Zilker Park | FREE | Info
Enjoy local eats, live music, and the big moment Zilker’s giant, 3,309-light tree lights up the Austin night.

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In Case Your Oven Is Still Cold. If you’re waking up today realizing you maybe, just maybe, didn’t plan as far ahead as you meant to, we’ve got you. Our ultimate Thanksgiving Guide from last week is still standing by with pick-up orders, pies, kid-friendly ideas, and a few Texas-style recipes for the ambitious (or panicked).

It’s not too late to look like you had it all planned.

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Last week’s poll results. Last week we asked how you’re handling Thanksgiving, and the results were peak Lake Travis - most of you are staying home, rolling up your sleeves and cooking this Thanksgiving.

And we absolutely love hearing from you. The polls are one of our favorite parts of this whole thing.

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This week’s ZIP code spotlight is 78734. a mix of Lakeway charm and Hudson Bend character with its lake access, rolling views, and a market that moves fast when the price is right. And speaking of price, here’s one of the highest-end homes currently turning heads.

203 Bella Riva Dr (Photo and data from Redfin)

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Nov 27th - Nov 30th

JULES DESIGN BAR (Bee Cave)
Fri: Christine Baird | 8-10pm
Sat: Jacques Grant | 8-10pm

LT CORNER PUB (Lakeway)
Thu: Shawn Austin & Skeeter Van Meter | 9pm-1am
Fri: Karaoke Night + KJ Kevin | 9pm-1am

LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Sat: Aurburn McCormick 2-5pm | Angelyn & Blind Innocence 7-10pm
Sun: Tasmin & Tim | 2-5pm

PATRIZI’S (Cuernavaca)
Sat: Matt Palmer | 7-9pm

POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: TG Express with Alan Haynes | 8pm
Fri: Gus Miller & The Buzz Killers | 10:30pm
Sat: Dakota Spellman 6pm | Guy Forsyth 8pm | Tish & The Mizzbehavin’ Band 10:30pm
Sun: Carl Hutchens 4pm | John Carroll 7:30pm

STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Fri: Howlin Waters | 6:30-9pm
Sat: Anders Drerup | 6:30-9:30pm
Sun: Mike Gonzales | 6:30-9:00pm

THE OASIS (Lake Travis)
Fri: Supernatural ATX | 5-8pm
Sat: Natural Causes | 5-8pm
Sun: Last Of The Petty Cash | 5-8pm

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