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Western Wonderland Nov 27- Jan 5 Now in its 2nd wonderful year, visitors will have fun joining events and activities, strolling the Trail of Lights and so much more. At the heart of Western Wonderland is the giant ice-skating rink. Visitors will glide and twirl under the twinkling lights on the largest outdoor ice-skating rink in Central Texas. Dripping Springs Ranch Park • 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Tri-Chamber Holiday Mixer with Blanco & Wimberley Chambers Dec. 12 5:30 p.m.
The three local area chambers of commerce for the Tri-Chamber Holiday Mixer.
Dripping Springs, Wimberley and Blanco chambers will be participating. The event is free for current members at the new Onera Wimberley resort venue. 801 Buttercup Lane • Wimberley, TX 78676
Pancakes with Santa Dec. 14 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Therapy Xploriment. There will be pancakes with both normal and gluten free options available, syrup, bacon, fruit cups, juices, water, meet and greet with Santa, and open play in the Therapy Xploriment gyms for your one hour time slot. Please have your letters to Santa ready so you can put it in his mailbox. This event is presale tickets only, no tickets will be sold at the door so get them fast as there is limited occupancy and spots are going fast. $20/head all you can eat pancakes and have fun with Santa. 13617 Fitzhugh Rd
• Austin, TX 78736
Annual Cookie Festival @ Springs Family YMCA Dec. 14 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Spring Family YMCA will host the annual Cookie Festival. There will be cookies, pictures with Santa, a moon bounce, games, face painting, crafts and lots more fun.
Donate to receive a cookie gift box and stuff your box with as many cookies as it can fit to take home. Don’t forget to bring in your signature cookies to add to the collection. https://tinyurl.com/ mr4868np. 27216 Ranch Road 12 • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Christmas at the Pound House Dec. 14 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Pound House will host a Christmas event with tours of the Historic Home, photos with Santa, games, crafts, live music, food, artisan demonstrations and vendors. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 for ages 2 through 12 and $10 for ages 13 and up.
419-B Founders Park Road • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Fitzhugh Brewing Santa Day Dec. 14 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fun Filled day at Fitzhugh Brewing on Saturday. Capture memorable moments with Santa in our holiday-themed photo booth. Kids can enjoy creating festive crafts to take home. Enjoy holiday tunes performed by local musicians.
Fitzhugh Brewing • 15435 Fitzhugh • Dripping Springs, TX, 78620
Jingle & Mingle with Tiger Santa Dec. 14 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Driftwood Axe House has a festive holiday celebration like no other. Santa will be there to spread holiday cheer, along with live musical performances by talented local artists Weldon Henson, Vaughan Segers, and Audrey Marcala.
Show off your holiday spirit in the Festive Costume Contest with amazing prizes for both adults and kids! The little ones will love the games, treats, and fun activities planned just for them. Drinks and delicious food will be available, making it a perfect day for the whole family. Let’s come together to celebrate, give back, and create lasting holiday memories while supporting Tiger Santa.
Driftwood Axe House • 8992 Ranch to Market Rd 150 Suite 203 • Driftwood, TX 78619
Art Market at the Triangle December 14 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Local artists selling a variety of art on Mercer Street. Sponsored by the Dripping Springs Art League and the Dripping Springs Parks & Community Services. Veterans Park • 140 E. Mercer St. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Caliterra Hill Country Holiday Bazaar December 14-15 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Grab your friends and shopping lists for this fun shopping experience. Local artists and vendors, live music, food & drink. Caliterra Community Hall • 505 Wynnpage Dr.
• Dripping Springs, TX 78620. (Next to LeMuse coffee shop)
Beerburg's Winter Open House Dec. 15 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Enjoy Beerburg's Winter Open House, where you can explore the grounds, meet more than 30 expert vendors and try out the Beer & Ice Cream and have exclusive access to open dates for events. Guided venue tours, complimentary tastings, family-friendly play area. RSVP @ beerburgbrewing. com. Beerburg • 13476 Fitzhugh Rd. • Austin, TX 78736
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION City of Dripping Springs Public Meetings The City of Dripping Springs welcomes residents and others doing business with the city to attend any of the public meetings below. Streaming options and meeting packets at: cityofdrippingsprings.com.
Meetings are held at City Hall Council Chambers • 511 Mercer St. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
Dec. 16 • 3:30 p.m.
Transportation Committee Regular Meeting
Dec. 17 • 6 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Dec. 19 • 10 a.m.
Farmers Market Committee Meeting
Dec. 19 • 12 p.m.
Emergency Management Commission meeting
Dec. 19 • 4 p.m.
Utility Commission Meeting
Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting December 17• 9 a.m.
This is a regular meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court, the governing body of the county. This group of elected officials and staff oversees the functions and budget for all county-related business. Hays County Historic Courthouse • 111 E. San Antonio St. • San Marcos, Texas.
Streaming option available at hayscountytx.com
DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Dripping Springs Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting December 16 • 6 p.m.
Live meeting of the DSISD Board of Trustees which sets policy, agenda and strategic planning for the Dripping Springs school district.
Agendas and live streaming option available at dsisdtx.us.
Live meeting at the Center for Learning & Leadership • 300 Sportsplex Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
