The holiday season is upon us! Do you know what that means? Thanksgiving is nearly here! It’s time for the season of giving thanks for the people in your life, eating copious amounts of turkey and Thanksgiving pecan pie, taking afternoon naps, and, for some, participating in this year’s Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot! Lucky for us, the Georgetown and Austin areas have some fun, festive Thanksgiving activities for us to enjoy. Take a look at some of the events happening around the Georgetown and Round Rock areas this holiday:
Georgetown and Round Rock Events:
Turkey Trot: Thursday, November 24
- An untimed 5-mile run/walk and one-mile walk
- Location: Downtown Georgetown Square
- Time: Both start at 8 a.m.
Lighting of the Square: Friday, November 25
- Location: Downtown Georgetown Square
- Time: 5:30 p.m.
The Christmas Stroll: December 2 and 3
- Location: Downtown Georgetown Square
- December 2: 5 to 9 p.m.
- December 3: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Round Rock Rotary Reindeer Run 5k and Family Fun Run: Sunday, November 27, 2016
- Location: Old Settlers Park
- Hours: 4 to 8 p.m.
Rock’N Lights Holiday Light Tour and Christmas Towne: November, 28 to December 26
- Location: Old Settlers Park
- Hours:
- Nov. 28 – Dec. 15: Sunday – Thursday 6 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 6 to 10 p.m.
- Dec. 16-24: 6 to 10 p.m.
- Dec. 25-26: 6 to 9 p.m.
- A drive-through light show that features thousands of sparkling lights!
With downtown Austin a short jaunt from Georgetown, here are several popular events to enjoy this Thanksgiving:
Austin Events:
Gingerbread Village at Four Seasons: November 21 to December 25
- Location: Four Seasons Hotel Austin Lobby
- Throughout the day, visit from Santa on Nov. 28-29 from 5 to 6 p.m.
26th Annual Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot: Thursday, November 24, 2016
- What better way to get in the spirit of the holiday (and keep the weight off from all the holiday food) than starting your Thanksgiving Day off with a 5-mile or one-mile run with the proceeds benefitting the Caritas of Austin! The 26th Annual Turkey Trot will start at The Long Center. Visit their website for more information.
Operation Turkey: Thursday, November 24, 2016
- Are you in the giving spirit? Well, what better way to give back to the Austin community than to volunteer to help prepare and distribute holiday meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day? Go to the Operation Turkey website for more information on this fantastic giveback program.
Thanksgiving at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines: Thursday, November 24, 2016
- Are you thinking of going out for Thanksgiving dinner this year? Well, the Hyatt Regency at Lost Pines has a Thanksgiving Buffet that is perfect for you – their Thanksgiving buffet features all the holiday delicacies you could want, and more!
Chuy’s Giving to Children Christmas Parade: November 26, 2016
- Location: Downtown Austin
- Starts at 11 a.m. with participants marching down Congress Avenue
Would your Thanksgiving holiday be complete without a little pecan pie? We don’t think so! Check out these outstanding pecan pie locations throughout the Austin area! Are your taste buds tingling yet? Ours are! Which location is on your list for this holiday season?
We wish you and your family a fantastic and joyful Thanksgiving Day!
Do you have any questions about our wonderful Georgetown community? We love it here and would love to answer any questions you may have!
Resources:
http://rwethereyetmom.com/thanksgiving-events-austin-texas.html
http://rwethereyetmom.com/holiday-events-austin.html
https://visit.georgetown.org/category/festivals/