Thanksgiving may be over but the season is just getting started. These delightful family events (most of them free) are sure to add some holiday cheer to your Christmas season. This week’s Hill Country Happenings range from shopping extravaganzas to incredible live music shows – there is something for everyone.
Things to Do
Hill Country Happenings: November 27 – December 3, 2016
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Sunday, November 27, 2016
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Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza “An annual event taking place in San Antonio, TX, celebrating the history and cultural impact of mariachi music. The festival includes concerts by world-renowned musicians and competitions with participants from all across the U.S.” Sunday, November 27 – Saturday, December 3, 2016. For ticket info, times and locations visit mariachimusic.com
Life-size and fully restored historic Nativity figures are on display for public viewing at Comfort Park. Sunday, November 20 – December 31, 2016. 423 Main Street Comfort, TX 78013. www.comfortchamber.com
Monday, November 28, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Photo: theexit505farmersmarket
Exit 505 Farmer’s Market Clean, local, farm-fresh foods, flowers, plants & gifts fill this market every Wednesday afternoon. Open year round, rain or shine. Wednesday 4 – 7 p.m. The River Star Arts & Event Park. 3785 HWY 27, Kerrville, TX 78028. theexit505farmersmarket.com
Sights and Sounds of Christmas “A four nights of family-friendly fun with live music, food, arts and crafts, pictures with Santa and more! Come to enjoy the spectacle of thousands of glittering, colorful lights, take a spin on the skating rink, explore a recreated town of Bethlehem, or check out performances by local students and professionals.” Cost: Kids 12-and-under are free, Nightly Admission: $5, 4-Day Pass: $10. Wednesday, November 30 – Saturday, December 3, 2016. San Marcos Plaza Park. 401 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666. sights-n-sounds.org
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Symphony of the Hills presents “Home for Christmas.”
Christmas Shoppe Local crafters and artisans display and sell their creations. Make your Christmas list complete by taking home items such as woodwork, needlework, soaps, metal art, specialty pecans, and more. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. December 1- 17, 2016. Herby Ham Activity Center, 248 FM 3447, Uvalde, TX 78801. herbyhamactivitycenter.orgChristmas on the Creek A beautiful display of lights and other scenery that light up the Sulphur Creek in W.M. Brook Park during the Christmas Holiday! Free. December 1-31, 2016. W.M. Brook Park, Lampasas, TX 76550. lampasaschamber.org
Wassailfest Sample free wassail, dance to some live music, take in the beautiful holiday lights and taste some yummy festival food. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.. Historic Downtown New Braunfels, TX. nbtexas.org
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