Holidays

A Menorah placed by Beit Messiah of Georgetown, TX is pictured at Founder’s Park  on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.  The congregation’s Lights of Hanukkah will hold events here on December 20th and December 21st beginning at 6p.m. each night.   Seasonal lights are abundant in Downtown Georgetown this year.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

A Menorah placed by Beit Messiah of Georgetown, TX is pictured at Founder’s Park on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The congregation’s Lights of Hanukkah will hold events here on December 20th and December 21st beginning at 6p.m. each night. Seasonal lights are abundant in Downtown Georgetown this year. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Holiday Lights

Red Horn Coffee House & Tap Room has holiday art painted on its windows.

Red Horn Coffee House & Tap Room has holiday art painted on its windows.

Out and About: Shop small for the holidays

Holiday shoppers in Downtown Georgetown kicked off the holiday season in a most delicious way. Shop Small Business Saturday, November 29, included Georgetown’s third annual Coffee & Cocoa Crawl.
Dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, 3-year-old Zychia Jones watches the Christmas Stroll parade.

Dressed as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, 3-year-old Zychia Jones watches the Christmas Stroll parade.

A smooth Christmas Stroll

The annual Christmas Stroll was held in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, December 6, 2025.  
Rob Dyer, CEO of The Georgetown Project (center), is joined by Melissa Seigman, community engagement coordinator (left), at the nonprofit’s first Wreath Auction and Holiday Party, December 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Rob Dyer, CEO of The Georgetown Project (center), is joined by Melissa Seigman, community engagement coordinator (left), at the nonprofit’s first Wreath Auction and Holiday Party, December 1. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

All wreathed up and ready to shine

The Georgetown Project held its first Holiday Party and Wreath Auction on December 1 at The Embree Group office, 4747 Williams Drive in Georgetown.
Breck Madson had a good spot to watch the parade on Austin Avenue during the annual Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Temperatures remained in the 40s, with occasional rain. (Sun Archive)

Breck Madson had a good spot to watch the parade on Austin Avenue during the annual Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Temperatures remained in the 40s, with occasional rain. (Sun Archive)

Have a sweet time at the Christmas Stroll

This weekend, downtown Georgetown will turn into a winter wonderland with the 44th annual Christmas Stroll. This year’s stroll — which takes place Friday, December 5 to Sunday, December 7 — is Candyland themed.

Keeping healthy for the holiday season

Every year for the holiday, families and friends travel to see each other, while immune systems and healthy habits are put to the test. In order to remain in tip-top shape to return to regularly scheduled events, Jenna Price, St.
Church member Nancy Bottinger enjoys spending time with her almost 7-month-old granddaughter Alice Wasson while they attended the 22nd Annual  Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025.  The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry.  There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Church member Nancy Bottinger enjoys spending time with her almost 7-month-old granddaughter Alice Wasson while they attended the 22nd Annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Come Home for Christmas Celebration

The 22nd annual Come Home for Christmas Celebration was held at St. John’s Methodist Church on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The event included a Youth Cafe, with proceeds going to the St. John’s Youth Ministry. There was also a silent auction, crafts made by church members, plus a bake sale.
Lauren MacLeod, as Anna, and Jon Bristol, playing Kristoff, are pictured in a scene from the Thursday, November 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “Frozen,” playing through February 1, 2026 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lauren MacLeod, as Anna, and Jon Bristol, playing Kristoff, are pictured in a scene from the Thursday, November 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “Frozen,” playing through February 1, 2026 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Winter event guide: Holiday fun is around the corner

Thanksgiving this Thursday, November 27, kicks off the holiday season, and the Georgetown area has a plethora of winter activities scheduled for the next month for adults and children alike.
 From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue.  The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program,  mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue. The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program, mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

Volunteer guide: Ways to give back this holiday season

Explore opportunities to help others in the Georgetown area. This guide lists area nonprofit organizations, service clubs and public groups that offer volunteer opportunities to residents or fundraisers that support the community.This list is not comprehensive.