Things to Do

Hill Country Happenings: November 27 – December 3, 2016

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Tamales! Holiday Festival “A celebration of music, culture, and tamales in San Antonio, Texas. Started in 2010, this festival brings in more than 40 different tamale vendors. This family-friendly event has a kid’s craft area and offers activities for all ages. Live music fills the air, and visitors can usher in the holiday season at this free festive gathering.” Free. 12 – 6:00 p.m. Historic Pearl Brewery, 303 Pearl Pkwy San Antonio, TX 78215. atpearl.com

Christmas in the Heart Flip the switch at 6 pm. when the park comes to life with sparkling lights and dancing displays of Christmas cheer. There will be a lighted Parade, the lighting of the square, music, vendors, pictures with Santa, kids crafts, bounce houses, hot cocoa, and Christmas cookies. 3 p.m. McCulloch County Courthouse Square. Brady, TX 76825. bradytx.com

Christmas Home Tour & Market Tour historic building, and enjoy live music and refreshments. Booklet and map are available at the Museum. Cost: $35. Self-guided tour at Pioneer Museum. 325 W Main Street. 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Market is open 9:30 a.m. -5 p.m. at Gillespie County Historical Society/Pioneer Museum Sanctuary. 312 W San Antonio Street Fredericksburg, Texas 78624. pioneermuseum.net

Carol of Lights Watch as the Lampasas County Courthouse square lights up Kicks off with multi-colored strands. Check out the museum displays, classic cars, as well as a Mrs. Santa House, and visit with Santa Claus. There will also be a gingerbread house display, a Christmas tree display, and more. Downtown Historic Square. Lampasas, TX 76550. lampasaschamber.org

A Timeless Christmas in Johnson City Find out what Christmas was like in the 1920s at the LBJ Boyhood Home or what an 1860s Christmas would have been like at the Johnson Settlement. 6 – 9 p.m. The Johnson Settlement, one block south of Highway 290 on Elm St, Johnson City, TX 78636. nps.gov

Christmas on Mercer Street Live music, children activities, food, Santa, gift tour, and the lighting of the tree. Free. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Historical Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. cityofdrippingsprings.com

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