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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
extends for a mile with a million lights and 100 sound-enhanced animated displays, plus a ice-skating rink, live performances, and other extras.
Nov. 14-Jan. 2, nightly, 6-10pm.
Moody Gardens, Galveston, 800/582-4673.
$5.95.
www.moodygardens.com
LEONIDS METEOR SHOWER
will put on quite a show this year, and astronomers expect you will be able to see meteors in the moonless sky during the nights before and after the peak around 2am, Nov. 17.
Nov. 13-20.
Night sky over the Hill Country.
www.stardate.org
NIGHT SKY VIEWING
will be especially good this evening with the moon setting early and the winter constellations peeking over the horizon (weather permitting).
Fri., Nov. 20, 8-11pm.
Fountainwood Observatory, Southwestern University, Georgetown, 512/863-1242.
Free.
www.southwestern.edu
POINSETTIA CELEBRATION
highlights a variety of sizes and colors of the Christmas flower along with other plants and gift ideas.
Sat.-Sun., Nov. 20-21.
Ellison’s Greenhouses, Brenham, 979/836-0084.
www.ellisonsgreenhouses.com
TEXAS GEOCACHE CHALLENGE
is a modern treasure hunt using GPS (global positioning system) devices to locate hidden items, have fun, and earn a special badge.
Through Jan. 1.
Twelve state parks around the state.
www.geocaching.com
TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
takes visitors on an enchanted trip back to the days of knights, kings, and ladies with a fair like no other.
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 7-29.
Plantersville, 800/458-3435.
www.texrenfest.com
THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE
takes an evening round-trip journey to the North Pole (Rusk, Texas) with Santa, carolers, and snacks based on the award-winning book and popular movie.
Fri.-Sun. beginning Nov. 13, plus weekdays in December.
Texas State Railroad, Palestine, 888/987-2461.
$38 ($19, children).
www.texasstaterr.com
WALKWAY OF LIGHTS
starts the season with 130 sculptures and a million lights reflecting off the lake to make a holiday wonderland.
Nov. 20-Jan. 2, 6-10pm.
Lakeside Park, Marble Falls, 830/693-2815.
Free.
www.marblefalls.org
WEIHNACHTSMARKT (GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET)
offers a shopping extravaganza with unique decorations, specialty items, fabulous gifts, and antiques from a wide array of merchants and artisans.
Fri.-Sun., Nov. 20-22.
Civic Center, 380 S. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, 830/629-1572.
$6.
www.sophienburg.org
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