Welcome to your Austin events guide for this week! Whether you're looking for holiday cheer, live entertainment, or something a little spookier, Austin has something fantastic lined up for you through the weekend.Starting tonight and continuing through Sunday, head to Round Rock for Light Up the Lake, a two-day holiday festival running from six-thirty to ten-thirty PM at Old Settlers Park. This free event features giant balloons floating over Bright Lake, live music on the brand new Lakeview Stage, a dazzling light show, and plenty of family activities. The terrain includes both sidewalks and grass, so wear comfortable shoes and bring the whole family.If you're in the mood for something darker and more delightfully twisted, Blood Over Texas presents Horror for the Holidays this Saturday and Sunday at Palmer Events Center. This eleventh annual art and gift bazaar showcases over one hundred ten vendors on the ground floor alone, with the event now expanding to two full floors. You'll find everything from creepy collectibles to paranormal presents, plus this year marks the first time they're offering crafting opportunities. You can make your own book-page Christmas wreaths or felt ghosts. The event features celebrity guests including horror icon Ken Foree from Dawn of the Dead, who'll participate in a special conversation on Saturday at one PM.Meanwhile, in Buda, the forty-fifth annual Budafest continues through Sunday with free admission. This festival features a tree lighting, a lighted parade complete with a reindog parade, pictures with Santa, carnival rides, food and craft vendors, and live entertainment. It runs Friday from six to nine PM, Saturday from noon to nine PM, and Sunday from noon to five PM at three-oh-three Main Street.If you prefer theatrical performances, Ballet Austin's sixty-third annual production of The Nutcracker continues through December twenty-third at the Long Center for the Performing Arts downtown. This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of artistic director Stephen Mills' version of this beloved holiday classic. Tickets range from twenty-five to one hundred thirty-five dollars.For something uniquely Austin, The Creek and The Cave is hosting The Roast of Santa, a dark humor stand-up comedy show where characters from your favorite holiday specials roast the big guy. Comedians dressed as everyone from Kevin McCallister to Buddy the Elf deliver the gift of insult comedy.There's truly something for everyone this week in Austin, from family-friendly festivals to holiday performances and everything in between. Thank you for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for more Austin event recommendations. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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