We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! What a beautiful crisp day we had in Austin and the Hill Country. It was perfect for testing out new bikes, scooters and skateboards!
There’s still time to enjoy twinkling lights under the Texas sky right here in Lake Travis at Lakeway’s Trail of Lights. If you’re headed out to do some shopping this weekend, take a look at the extended shopping hours at Hill Country Galleria, where you can also catch some of the biggest box office hits if your feet need a rest.
Looking for something fun to do in the city? Check out “Holidaze Are Here Again” at Austin’s historic Esther’s Follies and laugh off a few holiday calories!
Friday, December 26
Extended shopping hours today at the Hill Country Galleria (9am – 9pm)
TexARTS presents Disney’s Alladin Jr. at the Kam and James Morris Theatre (7:30pm)
Lakeway’s Trail of Lights Follow the glow to the City of Lakeway’s Trail of Lights at Lakeway City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing — through January 4, 2015 (6:00pm – midnight)
PAIYH Dance Studios & Boutique is offering Frozen Winter Camp on Monday, December 29 – January 4, so call ahead for info (512) 291-2179
Saturday, December 27
Check out the Hello, Goodbye Sale at Adorn Boutique as they say hello to new arrivals and goodbye to old (yet fabulous!) reduced merchandise (through December 31)
All of the big holiday releases are playing at Cinemark Hill Country Galleria like Annie 2014 (PG), Big Eyes (PG-13), Into the Woods (PG), Big Hero Six (PG), Unbroken (PG -13), The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) and many more
All Ages Art Class at Painting with a Twist in Lakeway Check the event calendar for All Ages Classes happening throughout the Christmas break (December 20 – 30)
Sunday, December 28
Lone Star Farmers Market in the Shops at the Galleria (10:00am – 2:00pm) with live music by the Sassy Spurs from 11:00am – 2:00pm.
In the Big City
Esther’s Follies presents “Holidaze Are Here Again!” featuring dysfunctional families at their best (Friday 8pm & 10pm)
JUNK at the Thinkery is a whimsical exploration of waste and recycling presented by the Thinkery in collaboration with guest artist Zach Dorn. Nov. 15, 2014 through Jan. 25, 2015
Get Out of Town
Magic of Hill Country Christmas Lights in Johnson City This holiday season bring your family to enjoy the magic and beauty of over two million LED lights spread over a mile long drive-thru light display, located one mile outside of Johnson City, TX on hwy 281. The display will be open nightly from November 22, 2014 – January 1, 2015 from 6:00pm – 11:00pm. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help keep the display burning bright.
Weekday Happenings
Alamo Kids Camp at Alamo Drafthouse Families can enjoy $1 movies (admission will benefit local nonprofits). Admission is on a first come, first served basis and tickets must be purchased at the box office the day of the event. (December 19 – 31)
Live Music in the Lake Travis Area
Friday 12/26
Friday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood (starting at 4:00pm)
Black Diamond Experience at Angel’s Icehouse in Spicewood
Karaoke with Tina at MoJo’s Icehouse in Lago Vista
Kale Stephens and Jeremy Booth at Rumi’s Tavern in Jonestown (8pm -12pm)
Saturday 12/27
Saturday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood (starting at 5:30pm)
Slim and the Phat Tones at Rumi’s Tavern in Jonestown (9pm – 1 am)
Sunday 12/28
Sunday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood (starting at 4:00pm)
Add Your Event to Our Lake Travis Area Events Calendar
We love to explore the Lake Travis area and surrounding Hill Country just as much as you do!
If you have an event you’d like for us to include in coming weeks or you know of fun happenings this weekend, be sure to leave it in the comments or send it to us right here in a message.
