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TREE LIGHTING, SANTA’S ARRIVAL AND BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING
Friday, November 23 at 7 p.m.

Hill Country Galleria will be hosting its annual Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival event on Black Friday, November 23rd. For Black Friday, the Galleria will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Guests may shop for Black Friday specials at various retailers throughout the day and then join for the special event. Camp Gladiator will be hosting a free post-Thanksgiving workout in the Central Plaza at 9 a.m. for patrons that would like to get to the Galleria early.

The fun starts at 6 p.m. in the outdoor Central Plaza with children's activities such as face painting and flash tattoos. The program begins at 6 p.m. where families can see Santa, help light the holiday tree and enjoy live music by Echosmith starting at 7 p.m. The event will be emceed by Mix 94.7. Santa’s Wonderland will be open from November 24 to December 24. Beginning on Black Friday until January 1, the Galleria’s holiday tree will have a light show from 5 to 10 p.m. every half hour. Check hillcountrygalleria.com for specific times, as they vary, or for more information, call the Hill Country Galleria Concierge at 512-263-0001.

Schedule of events (times are approximate):
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Black Friday shopping at Hill Country Galleria
6 p.m. - Face painting and kids activities in the Central Plaza
6 p.m. - Program begins with Santa's Arrival and Tree Lighting with a special performance by Madison McWilliams
7 p.m. - Live music by Echosmith

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

November 24 & 25 from 12 to 8 p.m. and November 26-30 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Guests may visit Santa's Wonderland across from the Central Plaza for a magical experience. While visits with Santa are always free, a professional photographer will be there to snap a keepsake photo for a fee.

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