It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving and the tree lighting ceremonies are underway!
It all started last night with the 8th Annual Tree Lighting at the Hill Country Galleria. The festivities continue with more holiday lighting events taking place at The Domain and around the Hill Country in Johnson City, Marble Falls and New Braunfels.
Are you traveling for Thanksgiving this year? Prepare yourself — it’s going to take longer to get to that turkey and dressing. The experts who track travel for a living say that an improving economy, more disposable income, consumer optimism and low gas prices are combining to create the biggest Thanksgiving travel rush in years. Yikes!
Relax and enjoy your weekend before the craziness begins … or did it already?
Friday, November 21
Meet and Greet with Santa at the Hill Country Galleria (Friday through Sunday)
Discovery Weekend at Barnes and Noble in the Hill Country Galleria A full weekend of crafts and games (Friday through Sunday)
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Elsa and Friends at PAIYH Dance Studios in the Hill Country Galleria. Enjoy a feast catered by Iron Cactus and treats from The Candy Jar. (6:00pm – 8:00pm) This event is Sold Out.
Saturday, November 22
Come & Go Thanksgiving Crafts at the Lake Travis Community Library A drop-in Thanksgiving craft time (1:30pm – 3:00pm)
Meet and Greet with Santa at the Hill Country Galleria (Friday through Sunday)
Discovery Weekend at Barnes and Noble in the Hill Country Galleria A full weekend of crafts and games (Friday through Sunday)
Sunday, November 23
Lone Star Farmers Market in the Shops at the Galleria (10:00am – 2:00pm)
Teen Crafternoon at the Lake Travis Community Library Learn how to make your own locker magnets or bring your own crafting project (2:00pm – 3:00pm)
The Lakeway Painters arts group will host its annual fine art exhibit and sale at The Hills Country Club, 26 Club Estates Parkway (1:30pm – 4:30pm)
Lyrical Art at One World Theatre The best of both worlds: art and music meet to benefit One World Theatre (4:00pm)
In the Big City
8th Annual Lighting of The Great Tree The Domain will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of its 40-foot Christmas tree, featuring 6,000 twinkling lights, 400 ornaments and five-foot star topper. Saturday, November 22 (6:00pm)
9th Annual Carnival O’ Pizza at Home Slice Pizza The event is free and open to all ages. Saturday, November 22 (12:00pm – 7:00pm)
The 2nd Annual Austin Meatball Festival featuring a variety of scrumptious meatballs from as many as 15 of Austin’s favorite restaurants. Saturday, November 22 (12:00pm – 5:00pm)
JUNK at the Thinkery is a whimsical exploration of waste and recycling presented by the Thinkery in collaboration with guest artist Zach Dorn. Opening 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 2 million LED lights spread over a mile long drive-thru light display, located 1 mile outside of Johnson City, TX on hwy 281. The display will be open nightly from Nov 22nd 2014 – Jan 1st 2015 from 6pm-11pm. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help keep the display burning bright.
Christmas Light-Up Parade in Downtown Marble Falls Friday, November 21 (6:00pm – 8:00pm)
Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Arrival in Historic Downtown New Braunfels. Friday, November 21 (6:00pm)
Live Music in the Lake Travis Area
Friday 11/21
Matt Wilson Band at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse (7:30pm)
Friday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood (starting at 4:00pm)
Lohman’s Crossing Band at Angel’s Icehouse in Spicewood (7:30pm)
American Gypsy at Rumi’s Tavern in Jonestown (9:00pm – 1:00am)
Saturday 11/22
Newsboyz at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse (7:30pm)
Saturday Night Live Music Lineup at Poodie’s Roadhouse in Spicewood (starting at 8:00pm)
Levi Holder opening for Chris Smothers at Rumi’s Tavern in Jonestown (9:00pm – 1:00am)
Sunday 11/23
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.
