Holiday Glamping Activity Guide
Holiday Activity Guide: Christmas season Activities outside Austin and the Texas Hill Country Near Talula Mesa Glamping Resort
The Texas hill country comes alive with Christmas activities during the holiday season. Read on for our favorites.
See our additional glamping activity guides: Thanksgiving season glamping activities, spring glamping activities, summer glamping activities, fall glamping activities, and winter glamping activities near the Austin hill country.
Additional guides: on wildflowers near Talula Mesa Glamping Resort, hiking nearby, family-friendly glamping, and dog-friendly glamping.
Christmas Glamping at Talula Mesa
The most photo-worthy glamping tents in all of Texas get even cuter during the holiday season. Discover the magic of Christmas glamping. Stockings, hot cocoa, a hammock by the fire. It's magic out here for a few fleeting weeks.
Christmas Glamping Tent at Talula Mesa
16 Holiday Activities Near Talula Mesa Glamping Resort
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Marble Falls Ice Rink
Marble Falls knocks it out of the park with this one... the best popup ice rink around. Experience the magic of a Texas snow day—even if the weather’s still stuck in summer mode. In addition to ice skating, they have ICE BUMPER CARS. Need we say more?
Typically begins in November. Ice Rink details and schedule here.
- 20 minutes away -
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Create a Hot Cocoa Masterpiece
Glamping guests can purchase our famous Hot Cocoa Bar & Toppings Board for your glamping tent. Includes a charcuterie board of rich dark cocoa mix, salted caramel cocoa mix, whipped cream, milk, candy canes, chocolate chips, cinnamon sticks, crushed peppermint, cocoa powder & syrup, marshmallows, gingersnaps, cookies, and more.
Hot cocoa isn't your thing? Opt for our mulled wine or apple cider board instead. $35, Makes 4. $50 for the Boozy version.
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Johnson City Dazzling Lights
Did you know the Johnson City PEC light display is so bright that it can be seen from space?! Opt for the horse-drawn carriage ride around town for some small-town Texas Christmas charm.
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Shop Local for Gifts
Marble Falls is full of boutiques that make holiday shopping fun. You'll find cute, sophisticated, quirky... gifts for art lovers, history buffs, foodies, beer lovers, wine lovers... sweets lovers, home-decor aficionados, and more.
Dec 14 - Birdie's Market Boutique has free cookies & drinks while you shop. Also Mulberry Drive - a new boutique - grand opening.
​Dec 20-22 is the 4th annual All I Want For Christmas Sale at Lula's on Main (treats, sales, giveaways).
Photo of Birdie's Market, one of our favorite shops. Visit Birdie's on Dec 14 for cookies & drinks while you shop.
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Christmas Farmers' Market, Tuesdays in December
Downtown Marble Falls, TX, Tuesdays 4-7 p.m.
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You'll discover all kinds of local, yummy treats and gifts. This isn't a big city market; this is small-town charm.
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Christmas Movies at Adele's. 2025 TBD.
Cuddle up in the lounge at Adele's with one of their famous espresso martinis and re-live childhood memories with a classic Christmas Movie on the big screen at Adele's restaurant in Marble Falls.
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Live Theater
Take in a show on a small-town stage:
2025 details TBD.
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Christmas Light Up Parade in Marble Falls
The streets come alive with beautifully decorated floats, twinkling lights, and joyful music as local organizations, schools, and businesses showcase their holiday spirit.
09
Mrs. Claus Delivers Warm Cookies
Glamping guests can have cookies delivered to their tents by Mrs. Claus herself.
Non-glampers can have cookies delivered to them at the communal fire pit. Place orders in advance. Schedule for 2025 TBD.
10
Live Music
2025 schedules TBD
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Walkway of Lights & Santa Land, Nov-Jan
Marble Falls lights up the riverside park each year with the charming Walkway of Lights and Santa Land at LakeSide Park. On weekends, you'll find Santa there in his workshop. Take your pup!
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Santa Photos with Your Pup
Hosted by the cutest pet shop in Marble Falls, Swaggers & Waggers.
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And bring your pup glamping with you! Did you know Talula Mesa Glamping Resort recently started welcoming dogs? See our FAQ page for details.
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Ice Sculpture on the Square in Marble Falls
2025 Schedule and availability TBD.
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Christmas at Old Fort Croghan
Step back in Texas history and experience Christmas at the fort.
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Make a holiday ornament
Create a ceramic ornament out of your child's hand or footprint.
14
Take Flight
Have you ever taken a Christmas lights tour from the sky? Choose from one of three local tours with Hill Country Helis.
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Get Out and Hike
Now that the scorching temps have disappeared, it's the perfect time for glamping and hiking. We're lucky to be located very near the Balcones Canyonland National Wildlife Refuge, which offers miles and miles of scenic hikes, some shaded, some out in the open with wide-open vistas over the hill country, and one hike with a sunset deck.
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Free Kayaking & SUP
Fall is great kayaking weather. Our glamping guests are welcome to borrow our paddleboards and kayaks for a paddle on Lake Travis, which can be accessed just 2 minutes down the road at Turkey Bend Recreation Area.