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Hutto 150 Sesquicentennial Celebration

Join us as Hutto celebrates a major milestone, 150 years since our story began! The community is invited to gather at Adam Orgain Park on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 3 - 8 p.m for an evening of celebration honoring Hutto's history and the people who've made it home. Festivities will kick off at 3:00 p.m., so bring the family and help us mark a century and a half of Hutto. Fireworks kick off at 7:20 p.m.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
3 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: 
Adam Orgain Park, County Road 137, Hutto, TX, USA
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Texas Book Festival

The Texas Book Festival (TBF), the largest book event in Texas and one of the premier literary Festivals in the nation, returns on November 14–15, 2026 to downtown Austin. TBF is the largest book event in Texas and one of the foremost literary celebrations in the country. Attendees can once again expect an all-star author lineup of more than 250 of the year’s leading writers, programming for all ages in both English and Spanish, book signings, cooking demonstrations, family and teen-focused activities, hundreds of bookish exhibitors, food trucks, a Saturday night Lit Crawl, and more. The event remains free and open to the public.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
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Location: 
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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for KING + COUNTRY A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS 2026 Arena Tour

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY is bringing its beloved A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS tour to H-E-B Center on Dec. 4, 2026, delivering an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling and celebration. Following the release of the band's brand-new Christmas album and theatrical film, DRUMMER BOY, brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone will once again invite audiences to experience one of the season's most cherished holiday traditions.
Dates: 
12/04/2026
7 pm
Location: 
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX 78613, United States
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Annie

Friday, December 4, 2026 -Sunday, December 20, 2026. Set in New York City during the Great Depression, Annie follows a fiercely optimistic orphan who refuses to give up on finding her parents — or a better life. When billionaire Oliver Warbucks takes her in for the holidays, neither of them expects how much the other will change them. With some of the most recognizable songs in musical theater history, it's a story about hope that feels just right at Christmastime. Don't miss the magic — this one is going to light up the stage.
Dates: 
12/04/2026
12/05/2026
12/06/2026
varies
Location: 
Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St, Bastrop, Bastrop, TX 78602, United States
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Discovery Day: Indigenous Landscapes

Sunday, November 15, 2026. Discover the many ways indigenous people have shaped the Texas landscape at our next Discovery Day. This family-friendly event invites visitors of all ages to explore how Native American people use plants in everyday life, from food and materials to culture and tradition. Through hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and interactive experiences, visitors can gain a deeper appreciation for the connections between humans and the plant world.
Dates: 
11/15/2026
10 am- 2 pm
Location: 
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, La Crosse Avenue, Austin, TX, USA
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