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NOV. 25
SMITHVILLE TURKEY TROT 2023 SMITHVILLE – Lace up your sneakers for the annual 5K/1 mile Turkey Trot with Smithville Parks & Recreation in historic Smithville. Event starts and ends at the Smithville Recreation Center with a 9 a.m. start. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcomed to this family friendly run/walk. Let’s get “huffin’ from the stuffin.’” For more information, call 512-237-3282.
NOV. 26
BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT PINEY CREEK BASTROP – Brunch with Santa, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will feature a buffet at Piney Creek Chop House, 703 Chestnut St. in historic downtown Bastrop, with a full bar for adults to enjoy while children are being entertained by Santa and his elves. Your little ones will have a private brunch with Santa set in a magical candy land and served by elves. A cookie decorating station with a live gingerbread man and elves helping create their masterpiece to take home. Time slots will allow children to enjoy each station. Parents are welcome to take photos posed with Santa and spontaneous moments during this magical time. For more information, call 512-321-2135.
DEC. 1
SCREAM HOLLOW TWISTED CHRISTMAS SMITHVILLE – Each night from 7 p.m. to midnight, Krampus arrives and makes his trek through the forests and buildings of Scream Hollow, 149 Split Rail Lane in Smithville, for some of the darker Christmas traditions with Christmas haunts based on the historical legends and lore of Krampus. Live music, coffin cat bar, cafe, bakery, vendors and more at this mainly outdoor park. Due to its “authenticity” of characters and haunts, this park is best for older children and adults. For more information, call 512-710-8267.
