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Polar Bear Plunges Happening Throughout Austin, Surrounding Areas
Annual events celebrate the start of the new year and let participants enjoy festivities centered around plunging into cold water.

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Annual events celebrate the start of the new year and let participants enjoy festivities centered around plunging into cold water.

Residents are asked to drop off their Christmas trees sans decorations to the Pflugerville Recycle Center on designated dates and times.
Families are invited to a special story time with activities and a reading of The Kindness Book by Todd Parr.
Twin Creeks Country Club to host a memorable New Year's Eve celebration with all things 80's including a full menu, drinks, and live music.
The Exchange Church in Round Rock will host a special Candlelight Celebration Service with fellowship, activities, and goodies to enjoy.
Enjoy the beautiful hill country night sky and beautiful terrain for a memorable New Year's Eve celebration at McKinney Falls State Park.
Celebrate New Year's Eve with fellow Austin families for an morning of fun and activities to make ushering in 2020 a memorable experience.
Usher in the New Year with family-friendly events with noon countdowns for the kids to enjoy, complete with a celebratory toast.
Soul Strong Yoga hosts its New Year Ritual and Sound class to usher in the new year with positivity and renewed energy.
Participants take part in the New Year tradition of plunging into cold water in Pflugerville's Pfreeze Pflop to benefit area food banks.
Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer stops by Cedar Park for a live-action musical presentation of the stop animation 1964 TV classic.
Code Galaxy locations will host various camps through the Christmas break for kids to learn about coding and technology.
The New Year's Eve celebration takes place earlier in the day and will feature family-friendly activities and specials for all to enjoy.
Obsession: 80's Night is an Austin-based band that brings a high-energy dance show with hits from the MTV heyday.
The Leander PD invites the community to help provide Christmas gifts for needy pets this holiday by donating to the Paw Angels program.
There's plenty of exciting events to take in this weekend including a Christmas party for your pup, free rides from Capital Metro, and more.
Cookies With Santa is a fun-filled day of fun and games, and one-on-one time with the Jolly Old Elf.
TVD Designs will host a special Christmas workshop just in time for kids to enjoy during the Winter Break.
Families are invited for a special Christmas celebration featuring treats, fun and the chance to learn ASL Christmas words and phrases.
East Austin Culinary Studio offers a special vegan holiday treats making class that teaches ways to make delicious goodies for Christmas.