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    Christmas Trail of Lights

    Follow the driving tour around the courthouse, and through Hamilton Creek and Wallace Riddell parks.
    Sat.-Fri., Dec. 26-Jan. 1  
    Burnet
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    Dye 2020 New Year’s Eve Weekend

    The little craft brewery in the woods has a full weekend of holiday events and music beginning with a: tie-dye party on Thursday, a Bloody Mary Friday, and music on Saturday and Sunday.
    Thu.-Sun., Dec. 31-Jan. 3  
    Roughhouse Brewery, San Marcos
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    Eagle Nest Webcam

    The eagle cam is back after being dark for nearly two years, and the pair of eagles are building their nest in preparation of the eggs sometime in December or January. Watch their progress from home.
    Through early spring. Free.  
    Online via JBS Wetland Center, Seagoville
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    Eisbahn, Ice Skating in the Hill Country

    Safety protocols are in place in the outdoor skating rink at Marktplatz.
    Sat.-Sun., Dec. 26-Jan. 3. $15.  
    Fredericksburg
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    History in Lights

    The pathway of lights illuminates Mission Espiritu Santo in a way that is suggestive of the early days of the Spanish frontier outpost.
    Through Dec. 31, 6-10pm. $4.  
    Goliad State Park
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    Louisiana Holiday Trail of Lights

    The holiday season kicks off with Christmas in the Park in Natchitoches and continues through the fireworks on New Year’s Eve around eastern Louisiana.
    Through Dec. 31  
    Alexandria-Pineville, Minden, Monroe-West Monroe, Natchitoches & Shreveport-Bossier
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    Marriott Marquis Houston's Texas Winter Lights

    An interactive walk-through or float-under light experience at the hotel’s iconic Texas-shaped lazy river, which will be surrounded by a mile worth of sparkling lights, complete with stunning views of the downtown Houston skyline.
    Through Jan. 3, 5-10pm. $5-15; hotel packages starting at $143.  
    Marriott Marquis, 1777 Walker St., Houston
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    New Year’s Eve Celebration

    Dance (socially distanced) the night away in a private airplane hangar and ring the New Year in with a: Champagne toast. Shuttle service available for guests not staying at the resort.
    Thu., Dec. 31, 7pm. $85; dinner and lodging extra.  
    JL Bar Ranch, Sonora
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    Walkway of Lights

    The 30-year tradition continues with thousands of lights and more than 350 sculptures illuminating Lakeside Park.
    Through Jan. 2, 6-10pm. free.  
    Marble Falls
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    Wild Texas Film Tour

    In ordinary times, filmmaker and conservationist Ben Masters would be traveling the state sharing wildlife, adventure, and conservation stories, but this year the film festival has gone online. The short and feature films showcase the Scottish Highlands, the Texas ocelot, Buffalo Bayou, paddlefish, swift fox, and several other topics that will appeal to a wide variety of audiences.
    Through Dec. 31. Free, but donations appreciated.  
    Online via www.wildfilmtour.com

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