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Welcome to the Hill Country Current's Events Calendar. We strive to collect events from all over the region to be included in our publication and on our website. If you'd like to see an event added to our calendar, or see an event that needs to be updated, contact us today.
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December 7, 2012
11:30am-1:30pm. Kick off the holiday season by sampling the delicious offerings created by members of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 403 State Hwy 173 N. Holiday decorative items & gifts will be available.
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$10 donation. |
| Contacts |
830-460-8583. |
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December 7-8, 2012
Dec 7, 5pm-9pm. Dec 8, 10am-4pm. Bandera United Methodist Church.
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December 7, 2012
4:30pm-9pm. Begin the evening in front of the Courthouse with Children's choirs and a Living Nativity followed by an evening of strolling luminaria lit streets filled with carolers, musicians, cowboys and shoppers.
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830-796-4447. |
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December 6-9, 2012
Downtown Bastrop shops open to 8pm.
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512-303-0558. |
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December 6-9, 2012
1000 Main St. It’s all distinctly Christmas, distinctly Bastrop: the scent of pine, the sights and sounds of the holidays, reminders of past joys and new memories to warm your heart all year. More than 30 family friendly activities will mark the four-day weekend, all set in one of Texas’ most charming and historic cities, so unique that it has been singled out by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a “Distinctive Destination.”.
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Free. |
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November 23, 2012-January 2
Take a stroll through the path of lights and Christmas scenery in Bindseil Park, 300 Pecan St., as you go through Christmas in Blanco's Trail of Lights.
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830-833-5101. |
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December 7, 2012; December 9, 2012
Dec. 7, Church of the Hills in Johnson City. Dec. 9, Blanco First Baptist Church. The Blanco County Community Choir, made up of singers from all corners of the county, perform an annual Christmas concert.
| Fees/Admission |
Free. |
| Contacts |
830-833-5164. |
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January 6, 2012; February 3, 2012; March 2, 2012; April 6, 2012; May 4, 2012; June 1, 2012; July 6, 2012; August 3, 2012; September 7, 2012; October 5, 2012; November 2, 2012; December 7, 2012
7pm. Cascade Caverns, 226 Cascade Caverns Road. Every month Cascade Caverns hosts an extended nighttime tour using only flashlights in the Cave. The one-and-a-half-hour tour includes a Cascade Caverns LED flashlight and hot dogs (meat and veggie) beforehand.
| Fees/Admission |
$19.95 per person. Call to reserve spot. |
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830-755-8080. |
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December 7, 2012
6pm-8pm. Richards Park. Come see the lighting of the park with magical displays and get your picture made with Santa.
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Free. |
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325-597-3491. |
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December 7-8, 2012
4pm-8pm. Margaret and Stuart Coleman Depot Complex, 600 E. Depot St. All activities planned will be of little or no cost so that everyone can participate. Activities for the kids, photos with Santa, storytelling, mini skits, Christmas karaoke, yummy food and hot chocolate, and an Amazing Race type contest for ages 18 and up. The Santa's Sleigh 5k will also be taking place again this year as well as the photo contest. Local talent will be showcased and a movie will be shown. The ice skating rink is hightlight attraction.
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325-646-9535. |
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Fridays
6pm-7pm. Inks Lake State Park, 3630 Park Road 4 West. After a brief safety and basic fishing skill instruction, children will get a chance to go fishing with a Park Ranger and a Master Naturalist. This is a catch and release program that introduces fishing to our youngsters. A limited amount of fishing equipment (including poles and bait) is available to check out through the Tackle Loaner Program at the park, or bring your own. Adult supervision is highly recommended.
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512-793-2223. |
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December 7-9, 2012; December 14-16, 2012
6pm-9pm. First Baptist Church of Burnet, 108 S. Vanderveer St. A Christmas gift to the State of Texas.
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Free. Donations accepted. Tour buses welcome. Free refreshments served at exit. |
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512-756-6033. |
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December 7-8, 2012
Fri, 6pm-10pm. Sat, 9am-4pm. Houston Square, Fiorella & Paris Streets. 29th annual. Over 250 vendors, entertainment. Santa arrives at 1pm. Eat, drink, shop & enjoy!
| Fees/Admission |
Free. |
| Contacts |
830-538-3142. |
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December 1, 2012; December 7-8, 2012; December 14-15, 2012; December 21-22, 2012
6pm-8:30pm. Muleshoe Farm and Ranch Trust, 302 Hwy 87. Children young and old welcomed children to visit with "Santa Claus" or "Der Weihachtsmann," the German version in his Texas workshop.
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| Fees/Admission |
Free (donations accepted). |
| Contacts |
210-499-4080. |
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November 29, 2012-December 2, 2012; December 6-9, 2012
Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 FM 2147 West. By Walton Jones, David Wihl, and Faye Greenberg. Just in time for the holidays comes the long-awaited sequel to The 1940s Radio Hour. It's Christmas Eve 1943 and the Feddington Players are on the air. Join them live as they present their annual Christmas program. Step back in time, once again, to the golden age of radio as this show sings its way into your heart. Songs include A Coconut Christmas, That Cute Little Elf, and swing arrangements of many holiday standards.
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830-798-8944. |
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November 23, 2012-January 5
Skate, smile, share. Outdoor ice skating at Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg. Open daily.
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$10 all day pass includes skate rental. |
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December 2-4, 2011; December 9-11, 2011; December 16-18, 2011; November 30, 2012-December 16, 2012
Includes 22 wineries in the Texas Hill Country.
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512-914-5561, 866-621-9463. |
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December 7, 2012
6:30pm. Reserved seating available. Laser light show.
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December 7, 2012
3pm-11pm. Marktplatz. Entertainment. Holiday foods with a German flare will tempt festival attendees throughout the weekend. Holiday arts and crafts will be available for children attending the festival.
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830-997-6523. |
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Fridays
4pm-7pm. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Rd. A Gruene Hall tradition. Enjoy happy hour, prize giveaways, and the best in Texas tunes, broadcasted live by KNBT 92.1 FM Radio New Braunfels with Mattson Rainer. You never know who might stop by -- Reckless Kelly, Junior Brown, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Walt Wilkins, and Gary P. Nunn have all stopped by for a chat.
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830-629-5077. |
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November 23, 2012-January 1
The Blanco County Courthouse, in Johnson City, glows with 100,000+ lights for a full month of holiday splendor. Also featured are a one million light display at the PEC headquarters on Avenue F, Christmas in the Park and light displays throughout the community. Each weekend, the Garden Club fills the Courthouse with Christmas ornaments and holiday crafts for purchase.
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Free. |
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830-868-7684. |
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November 17, 2012-January 1
Nightly Mon.-Thu. 6pm-10pm and Fri. & Sat. 6pm-Midnight. 1685 N US Hwy 281 (1 mile north of Johnson City). More than half a million lights illuminate this Drive Thru Christmas Light Display nightly. Bring your family and experience it this year! From the 25' tall tree of light, and the Holidazzle Dancing Light show, to the drive thru tunnel of light, this display is sure to fill you with the Christmas Spirit. Enjoy the lights from the warmth of your car as you listen to our very own radio station that plays non-stop Christmas music, 101.7 FM The STAR. Back by popular demand this year "The One Silent Night" Live Nativity on Dec. 7 & 8.
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Free. |
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830-992-7646. |
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December 7-8, 2012
6pm. Johnson City First United Methodist Church will put on its annual (over 25 years!) Christmas program. 5 free 10-minute shows per night; last show at 8:30pm. It is a show for all ages and a great part of anyone's Christmas. Bleacher seating. Children are welcome to pet the animals after each show. Nativity scene display in Church Activity Center. Free refreshments (cookies, hot chocolate and coffee).
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Free. |
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830-868-7414. |
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December 7, 2012; December 9, 2012
Dec. 7, Church of the Hills in Johnson City. Dec. 9, Blanco First Baptist Church. The Blanco County Community Choir, made up of singers from all corners of the county, perform an annual Christmas concert.
| Fees/Admission |
Free. |
| Contacts |
830-833-5164. |
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November 8, 2012-December 8, 2012
Tues.-Sat., 10am-4pm. Sun., 1pm-4pm. KACC Kerr Arts and Cultural Center. Unique, custom crafted furniture by prize winning Texas furniture makers.
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830-895-2911. |
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December 7, 2012
9am-3pm. 101 TownePark Drive. 18 booths offering a wide variety of arts, crafts, baked goods, toys and other items that will be perfect for your holiday gift giving.
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March 9, 2012; April 13, 2012; May 11, 2012; June 8, 2012; July 13, 2012; August 10, 2012; September 7, 2012; October 12, 2012; November 9, 2012; December 7, 2012
5pm-7pm. Rolling Hills Community Church. 2nd Fridays.
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Adults $8, free for children 12 and under. |
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512-267-2942. |
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November 23, 2012-December 31, 2012
6pm-10pm. Badu Park. Christmas lights strung along the Llano River glow each night for families to enjoy. Come stroll with us! Llano reflects upon the season and thousands of beautiful, colorful Christmas lights along the river. Come join us each night for a walk through the lighted archway that begins with hot chocolate and ends with Santa!
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325-247-5354. |
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November 16, 2012-January 1
Over 2 million lights transform Lakeside Park into a holiday wonderland; open 6-10 pm nightly (weather permitting) with Santa on the Weekends.
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830-693-4449. |
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Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays
10am-5pm, Thursday through Saturday. 905 Third St. Group tours available by appointment.
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830-798-2157. |
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July 1, 2011; August 5, 2011; September 2, 2011; October 7, 2011; November 4, 2011; December 2, 2011; January 6, 2012; February 3, 2012; March 2, 2012; April 6, 2012; May 4, 2012; June 1, 2012; July 6, 2012; August 3, 2012; September 7, 2012; October 5, 2012; November 2, 2012; December 7, 2012
8pm. Every first Friday at Uptown Marble Theater. Variety and music show featuring special guests. In the mold of Leno, Letterman, Parr and the great talk shows. Hosted by Eddie Marsh with Musical Director Donnie Price.
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$10 in advance; $12 at door. |
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830-693-9996. |
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Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
6pm-9pm. Reopens upon the return of the bats.
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325-347-5970. 512-263-8878. |
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November 1, 2012-December 30, 2012
See 1.5 million lights. Christmas Light Park. 1 mile south of exit 199 on I-35.
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830-743-1293. |
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November 30, 2012-December 9, 2012
Seekatz Opera House, 265 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels Theatre Company presents "A Christmas Survival," a Christmas musical production.
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December 6-9, 2012
Brauntex Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St. Christian Yourth Theater presents the timeless Disney classic "The Little Mermaid."
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Online tickets $13, $15 at the door. |
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December 7, 2012
5pm-7pm. People's Walking Photography Tour of New Braunfels. Participants will take photographs, learn about photography, and can even enter their pictures in a “bragging rights” competition for best photo from the group.
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Free. Age: 18+. |
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830-221-4370. |
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Fridays
8pm Weekly rodeo at the BR Lighting Ranch, 818 FM 1283, featuring bull riding, steer riding, calf roping, barrel racing, mutton busting, and more, plus high-diving aqua mules.
| Fees/Admission |
$6, free for kids 5 & under. |
| Contacts |
830-535-4096. Call Jerry to enter 830-796-0031. |
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December 7-9, 2012
10m-5:30pm. Country Accents Antiques, 8312 Highway 16 South. 22nd annual. Open house.
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830-535-4979. |
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December 7, 2012
Hosted by Spicewood Arts Society. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 1419 CR 409. Dynamic duo of award winning genrebending, hard-touring guitarist singer songwriters will cut loose with a joyfully sizzling collection of yuletide tunes done in multiple music styles. Hors d'oeuvres provided by leading caterers and chefs in the area will be served 6:30pm-7:15pm and Spicewood Vineyard wines will be available for sale.
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512-264-2820. |
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Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
5pm-8:30pm. VFW Post 8800, 7755 FM 2673. Wed. Fiesta Night. Drinks, karaoke, shuffleboard. Bingo every Thur. Kitchen opens at 6pm, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Burger night every Fri. Smoke-free.
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November 24, 2012-December 31, 2012
Sun-Thur 6pm-9pm. Fri-Sat 6pm-10pm. Stroll along a walking trail through 8 acres of lighted displays decorated by more than 100 local businesses, community groups and families. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and live entertainment (weather permitting). Visit website for schedule.
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EmilyAnn Theatre and Garden
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512-847-6969. |
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