Last updated: November 11, 2024
Explore the festive wonders of Georgetown with our ultimate holiday guide. Whether you're a Georgetown native or a curious traveler, this guide unlocks the city's festive secrets.
One of the highlights of the season is the Christmas Stroll, where streets are lined with twinkling lights and local vendors showcase unique gifts. Peppermint Parkway transforms the area into a delightful winter wonderland, featuring interactive light displays and family-friendly activities. And the enchanting Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker is something you definitely don't want to miss, bringing the classic holiday tale to life through stunning performances. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Georgetown Holiday Light Displays
The Light Park
- What to Expect
- Immersive, mile-long drive-thru light show with synchronized music.
- Description
- The Light Park is a drive-thru holiday light display featuring over one million LED animated lights, synchronized to festive music, and offering a fun and unique experience for all ages.
- Where
- Round Rock | More Info : The Light Park
Luminations - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- What to Expect
- Unique light installations in a natural outdoor setting.
- Description
- Explore the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's Central Gardens illuminated by thousands of light installations, featuring Fortlandia at night. Enjoy food and drink options available for purchase.
- Where
- Austin | More Info : Luminations - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Peppermint Parkway
- What to Expect
- Immersive holiday displays and interactive experiences.
- Description
- Peppermint Parkway is a drive-thru holiday spectacle featuring over six million lights, dancing characters, and a festive plaza with rides, treats, and activities.
- Where
- Austin | More Info : Peppermint Parkway
Mozart's Annual Christmas Light Show
- What to Expect
- Interactive LED dance floor and silent disco.
- Description
- Mozart's Annual Christmas Light Show features over 2 million twinkling LEDs, live performances, and interactive activities like an LED dance floor and silent disco. The event offers various viewing options, including reserved tables and the Bavarian Marketplace, with delicious holiday treats available.
- Where
- Austin | More Info : Mozart's Annual Christmas Light Show
Georgetown Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Stroll
- What to Expect
- Three-day holiday celebration with community activities and shopping.
- Description
- The Christmas Stroll in Downtown Georgetown is a three-day event featuring festive activities, holiday shopping, and community gatherings that celebrate the unique spirit of Georgetown, Texas.
- Where
- Georgetown | More Info : Christmas Stroll
Old Town Christmas Festival
- What to Expect
- Holiday activities and shopping in a historic Old Town setting.
- Description
- The Old Town Christmas Festival in Leander offers a variety of activities including the Rudolph Run 5K, a Christmas Marketplace, and a holiday parade. Attendees can shop, dance, sing, play, eat, and meet Santa, making it a comprehensive holiday event.
- Where
- Leander | More Info : Old Town Christmas Festival
Christmas on Mercer Street
- What to Expect
- 20th-year celebration with a new logo and tree lighting event.
- Description
- Christmas on Mercer Street is a traditional holiday celebration in downtown Dripping Springs, featuring live music, arts and crafts booths, kids' games, photos with Santa Claus, and a variety of food and drinks.
- Where
- Dripping Springs | More Info : Christmas on Mercer Street
Liberty Hill Christmas Festival
- What to Expect
- Community-driven holiday market with a lighted parade.
- Description
- The Liberty Hill Christmas Festival is a community event held in downtown Liberty Hill, featuring a festive market with unique, hand-crafted gift items, food vendors, and Christmas-themed activities. The festival includes a lighted Christmas parade in the evening.
- Where
- Liberty Hill | More Info : Liberty Hill Christmas Festival
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
- What to Expect
- High-quality, unique handmade gifts and live music.
- Description
- The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is a premier holiday event in Austin, featuring a diverse array of local and national artists showcasing unique, handmade gifts and fine art. Enjoy live music, festive decor, and a lively atmosphere at this annual celebration of art and culture.
- Where
- Austin | More Info : Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
German-Texas Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Authentic German decorations and hot spiced wine.
- Description
- The German-Texas Christmas Market transforms the German Free School and its gardens into a traditional German Christmas Market. Enjoy authentic German decorations, hot spiced wine, and kid-friendly activities. St. Nick will be walking around, passing out gifts.
- Where
- Austin | More Info : German-Texas Christmas Market
Georgetown Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas On The Square
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of holiday activities and community engagement.
- Description
- Christmas On The Square is a family-friendly event featuring a bicycle giveaway, Kids' Zone with petting zoo, pony rides, and rock climbing wall, live holiday entertainment, over 175 vendors, and a festive parade.
- Where
- Burnet | More Info : Christmas On The Square
Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- Description
- Ballet Austin's The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic featuring exquisite costumes, astonishing sets, and live accompaniment by the Austin Symphony Orchestra. This 62nd annual presentation follows young Clara as she embarks on dream-inspired adventures through a twinkling winter landscape to the Court of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
- Where
- Austin | More Info : Ballet Austin’s The Nutcracker
Downtown Austin Holiday Stroll
- What to Expect
- Dynamic holiday celebration with live music and local artisan vendors.
- Description
- The Downtown Austin Holiday Stroll is a free family-friendly event featuring live music, artisan vendors, food trucks, and photos with Santa. It includes a dog costume contest, Kwanzaa tribute, and a KUTX Sing-Along.
- Where
- Austin | More Info : Downtown Austin Holiday Stroll
A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre
- What to Expect
- Musical adaptation of Dickens' classic with a diverse score.
- Description
- ZACH Theatre's adaptation of Dickens' A Christmas Carol is a musical journey through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score spanning all genres and eras. Join Scrooge, the Cratchits, and three spirited ghosts on an unforgettable adventure of redemption and joy.
- Where
- Austin | More Info : A Christmas Carol at ZACH Theatre
Georgetown Other Holiday Activities
Christmas at the Farm - Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
- What to Expect
- Interactive holiday activities with Santa and real-life reindeer.
- Description
- Visit Sweet Eats Adventure Farm for a festive holiday experience featuring Santa, real-life reindeer, and over 30 activities including wagon rides, community campfires, apple cannons, and a giant petting zoo. Enjoy breakfast or supper with Santa, and participate in a Christmas-themed candy cane hunt.
- Where
- Georgetown | More Info : Christmas at the Farm - Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
Breakfast with Santa - Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
- What to Expect
- Interactive breakfast with Santa and live reindeer.
- Description
- Join Sweet Eats Adventure Farm for a delightful breakfast buffet with Santa, featuring a variety of traditional favorites and bottomless mimosas for adults.
- Where
- Georgetown | More Info : Breakfast with Santa - Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
Supper with Santa - Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
- What to Expect
- Holiday dinner with Santa and included drinks.
- Description
- Join Sweet Eats Adventure Farm for a delicious Christmas dinner with Santa, featuring traditional favorites and three alcoholic beverages per adult ticket.
- Where
- Georgetown | More Info : Supper with Santa - Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
Candy Cane Hunts - Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
- What to Expect
- Christmas-themed candy cane hunt with farm activities.
- Description
- At Sweet Eats Adventure Farm, participate in a Christmas-themed Easter egg hunt where you hunt for candy canes while keeping them away from the Grumpy Farmer Green. Enjoy community campfires with s'mores, Santa and his live reindeer, and hot chocolate amidst the farm's fun activities.
- Where
- Georgetown | More Info : Candy Cane Hunts - Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
Photos with Santa - Elgin
- What to Expect
- Family-friendly Christmas event with free activities.
- Description
- Create a Christmas environment for Elgin families to enjoy together, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
- Where
- Elgin | More Info : Photos with Santa - Elgin