Hill Country Galleria, premier lifestyle center located west of downtown Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, is hosting several family-friendly events for the holiday season throughout November and December. Beginning Nov 23 until Jan 1, the Galleria’s holiday tree will have a light show from 5 to 10 p.m. every half hour. A schedule of event and details can be found below:
WHERE: Hill Country Galleria, 12700 Hill Country Blvd,
Bee Cave, TX 78738
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Nov 24 - Dec 24: Photos with Santa at Santa’s Wonderland
Times vary
In an effort to continually elevate the guest experience, this holiday season Hill Country Galleria is introducing Santa’s Wonderland, a magical and immersive indoor experience that will be open daily from November 24 through December 24. The free, interactive installation will offer several photo ops and selfie spots throughout. While it’s free of charge to enter the Wonderland and visit Santa, this year there will be a professional photo team on-site to capture memories with Santa, with photo package options for purchase so guests can leave with a timeless keepsake in hand. Guests are welcome to visit and enjoy Santa’s Wonderland as many times as they wish this season.
For the hours of operation and more information about pricing for photos with Santa, please visit: https://www.hillcountrygalleria.com. Santa’s Wonderland is located across from the Central Plaza, next door to Café Blue.
Nov 24 - Dec 22: Lone Star Holiday Market • 4 to 9 p.m.
The Hill Country Galleria is hosting a Holiday Market on the Central Plaza Lawn Shoppers may come and enjoy all the pleasures of the holiday season with unique, handcrafted goods from local artisans, a perfect opportunity to pick up gifts for the entire family.
Saturday, December 1: Jingle Bell Run 5K with Bee Cave Chamber • 8 a.m.
This event includes live music, food and beverages, and great swag bags. Participants may join in on the timed 5K, which begins at 8 a.m., or the Kid’s K, which begins at 7:45 a.m. For more information, please visit www.beecavechamberofcommerce.com.
Sunday, December 2: Santa Cares Event • 10 am to 12 pm
Individuals with all spectrums of special needs and their families are invited to a private photo session with Santa where extra care is taken to support the sensory, physical and other developmental needs to make this a magical holiday experience. The event is held in partnership with Autism Speaks. There is no admission charge, however photo packages that capture holiday memories will be available for purchase at the event. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit www.autismspeaks.org/santa.
Dec 13: Holiday Wine Walk 5 to 9 p.m.
Guests can shop the eclectic mix of retailers in the Galleria while discovering great wines from all over the world. Guests will start at Twin Liquors to pick up a map that is both a guide to the walk and a ticket for each wine walk stop. The walk’s last stop will be a restaurant so wine-walkers can sit down and end the night with dinner. The first 200 attendees will receive a red Hill Country Galleria shopping bag. This event free and open to the public and guests are welcome to bring friends, family, groups, or a date for a fun way to spend a Thursday evening.
Friday, Dec 14 Movie on the Lawn: Polar Express • 6 to 8 p.m.
The City of Bee Cave Parks & Recreation will host a movie on the lawn night, featuring the Polar Express. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets to relax on the grassy lawn of the Hill Country Galleria’s Central Plaza. There will be complimentary popcorn coupons provided by Cinemark Hill Country Galleria while supplies last. Starting at 4:30 p.m., there will be a pre-show holiday activity at The Hive, the Bee Cave Arts Foundation’s new community art center, with the movie beginning at 6 p.m.
