Hays County Hill Country Christmas Lighting Set

The Hays County Hill Country Christmas lighting festivities will include free pictures with Santa, free giftwrapping for small business purchases made that day, giveaways, contests, free wine and more

Hays County, TX – The Hays County Courthouse lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 26, in conjunction with downtown San Marcos “Shop Small” festivities that will feature unique, small business offerings for holiday giving.

Downtown San Marcos will serve as the hub for Shop Small activities from Noon to 5 p.m. Included in the day’s festivities will be free pictures with Santa, free giftwrapping for small business purchases made that day, giveaways, contests and more at the Hays County Historic Courthouse on the Square.

Shoppers are invited to continue the festivities with a Downtown Lighting Celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. In addition to the Shop Small activities, downtown San Marcos will offer free pedicab rides, downtown businesses will offer free wine and specials for shoppers and Café Monet hosts an opportunity for a Kid’s Day Out craft project while parents shop.

The official lighting ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. on the County Courthouse steps and will include music and presentations by officials from the City of San Marcos and Hays County.

Brown Santa will be there too, so if you can, bring an unwrapped toy or monetary donation for the Hays County Sheriff’s Office program that brings a happy holiday to those less fortunate.

For more information, visit www.sanmarcostx.gov/holidays.