A lot of things have been up in the air in this most unusual year. One thing is for sure, the holidays are coming and we’re going to celebrate! It may not be the same as in the past, but it’s a great opportunity to try new things! And good news. There are still some favorites happening this year beginning with Christmas on Mercer Street.
Toys for Tots at Caliterra
505 Wynnpage
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
November 21: 9 am to 1 pm
Toys for Tots at Caliterra is collecting unwrapped toys. Bring the toy by the front porch and get a holiday swag bag (while supplies last) to take home! Wave to Santa from 10 am to noon. Please stay in your car and wear a mask.
Christmas on Mercer Street
300 Mercer St.
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
December 5: 10 am to 5 pm
This is one of our favorites. Christmas on Mercer Street is hosted by the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Lions Club. Come experience a winter wonderland of brilliant illumination, holiday sales, and Christmas cheer in Downtown Dripping Springs.
The celebration will feature arts and crafts as well as business vendor booths. For safety’s sake, they’ll have fewer booths. Downtown will be filled with holiday music and carols. Although Santa will remain in the North Pole where he’s social distancing, attendees can capture memorable photos at the photo-op wall. A trackless train and pony rides will be on hand with safety measures in place. For more information, check out the Christmas on Mercer Facebook page.
Vintage Market Days of Greater Austin
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
1042 Event Center Drive
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
December 4 — 6: 10 am to 4 pm (open until 5 pm on Saturday)
On the weekend of December 4, 2020, Vintage Market Days of Greater Austin will hold their event at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center in Dripping Springs. It’ll be a fun-filled weekend of shopping with your best friends!
Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring antiques, clothes, jewelry, original arts, home décor, yummy treats, and much more. Get the latest news at the Vintage Market Days of Greater Austin Facebook page.
Light Up Historic Mercer Street
Help make this popular event a reality. Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau (DSVB) has started its annual campaign to “Light Up Historic Mercer Street.” The funds will go toward purchasing, installing, and storing the holiday lights and decorations on display in downtown Dripping Springs during the holiday season.
First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg
Participating Fine Art Galleries
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
December 4: 10 am to 8 pm
Participating fine art galleries will be open until 8 pm for the First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg. Visitors can check out various events and exhibits planned throughout the day while enjoying local refreshments. It’s an awesome opportunity to discover the finest in regional, national, and international art in a beautiful Texas Hill Country setting.
Texas Hill Country Wineries “Christmas Wine Affair”
Multiple wineries in Fredericksburg: See the website for details
December 4 — 20
This is the time of year we’ve all been waiting for … a chill in the air, the hustle and bustle, baking, wrapping, fireplaces and the Christmas Wine Affair in the Hill Country! Savor all that Texas Wine Country has to offer this holiday season, sipping and sampling award winning wines at 45 unique Hill Country Wineries. Come for one day of the event or all 17 days!
Johnson City “Lights Spectacular”
101 E. Pecan St.
Johnson City, TX 78636
Nov. 27 — Jan. 3
The 31st season of the Lights Spectacular is on. The Twinkliest Town in Texas lights up every year from the Friday after Thanksgiving through the first Sunday of the New Year. Catch a bright showcase of over 2.3 million lights between several city blocks.
Gruene Christmas Market Days
1720 Hunter Rd.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Dec. 5 — 6: 10 am to 5 pm
Get a start on your holiday shopping at a relaxed atmosphere at Gruene Christmas Market Days. You’re bound to find something special for everyone on your list. Nearly 100 vendors offer Christmas gifts, uniquely crafted items and packaged Texas foods. Free admission.
We hope you’re ready to relish this wonderful time of the year. Connect with our Caliterra team on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
