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Christmas on Mercer
Dec 6 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hosted by the Dripping Springs Lions Club and the City of Dripping Springs, the downtown festivities will feature an old-fashioned holiday celebration on Mercer Street with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts booths, kid’s games and activities, and a festive selection of food and drinks. Santa arrives by fire truck at 10 a.m., and will settle in at Hudson’s on Mercers for photos. Visitors can also step inside a giant snow globe outside the warehouse district, enjoy a festive train ride and pet the Red Arena ponies. Visit www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/christmasonmercer for more details. Historic District • Mercer St. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Jester King’s 15th Anniversary
Dec 6 • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Jester King is celebrating its 15th anniversary all day with an epic lineup of music, food, drink, fermentation, and fun! It’s free and open to all ages. Learn more at www.jesterkingbrewery.com. Jester King Brewery • 13187 Fitzhugh Rd • Austin, TX 78736
Seasons of Science
Dec 6 & 7 • 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Seasons of Science, an outreach program from Texas State University’s Department of Biology and the Hays County Master Naturalists, is bringing free, family-friendly science activities to The Shady Llama and Roughhouse Brewing this winter. Explore seasonal changes, winter wildlife, and hands-on nature learning in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Dec. 6: The Shady Llama • 18325 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley, TX
Dec. 7: Roughhouse Brewing • 680 Oakwood Loop • San Marcos, TX
Western Wonderland
Open daily until Jan 4 • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(Closed Christmas, and open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day)
This year’s event includes an array of festive activities for guests of all ages. 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. Guests can also shop in the Holiday Market, which will be set up rinkside, or wander through the free Trail of Lights. Visit https://www.drippingspringsranchpark.com/westernwonderland for more details. Dripping Springs Ranch Park • 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Dripping Springs Farmers Market
Dec 10 & Dec 17 • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Dripping Springs Farmer’s Market is held on Wednesdays at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Visitors can gather and shop for fresh agricultural and related products. Dripping Springs Ranch Park • 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Tri-Chamber Holiday Mixer with Blanco & Wimberley Chambers
Dec 11 • 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This is the 14th annual Tri-Chamber Holiday Mixer with Dripping Springs, Blanco and Wimberley Chambers of Commerce. This is a free event for current members. Old Blanco County Courthouse • 300 Main St. • Blanco, TX
Santa’s Station Photos Benefitting the Library
Dec 13 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free professional photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus while supporting the Dripping Springs Community Library. Register for your free tickets. The Station on Mercer • 310 Mercer St • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Christmas at the Pound House
Dec 13 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fun for all ages. There will be vendors, demonstrations, photos with Santa, Children’s Craft Area, Bake Shop, silent auction, a petting zoo, food and drinks. Pre purchase discount tickets and get more vendor and sponsor information at www.phfmuseum.org. Pound House Farmstead • 419B Founders Park Road • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Tis the Season Holiday Market
Dec 13 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join 30+ mostly handmade vendors for a lovely day on 5 acres of hill country land that we share with horses and mules. This will be our 6th annual Tis the Season Holiday market with food, music and fun! Handmade at Nutty Brown • 12919 Nutty Brown Road • Austin , TX 78737
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION
Dripping Springs Community Library
The Dripping Springs Community Library hosts multiple events every week. Events include Toddler Story Time, Homeschool Chess Club, Legos @ the Library, Mah-Jongg, Master Gardeners on the Porch, Yoga and more. For library events, visit dscl.org/event-calendar.
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. City Council meetings are traditionally held at City Hall Council Chambers, 511 W. Mercer St., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. See cityofdrippingsprings.com for streaming options and meeting agendas.
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Dec 4 • 4 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Dec 8 • 4 p.m.
Founders Day Committee Regular Meeting
Dec 8 • 6:30 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting
12/09/2025 - 6:00pm
Dec 9 • 6 p.m.
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Dec 10 • 11 a.m.
Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Dec 16 • 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 ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Dec 15 • 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.
