Friday

– Parade with Santa 6 p.m. Children light the way as Santa, his elves, & Chamber Ambassadors march to the Courthouse lawn to light the Christmas display. Paul Pruitt will be the master of ceremonies. Children are to meet in front of Bonnie’s Hallmark. Free light sticks and candy canes. Songs of the season sung by Paul Pruitt, Taylor Carlson and Miss Austin AnnMarie Wagner.

– Christmas In Emotions Floral & Gifts 10 a m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy Holiday music, hot cider, cookies and candy canes. 20 percent off sale along with a drawing for a Free Christmas centerpiece.

– Festival of Wreaths, Paramount Theatre, 125 Fourth Ave. NE, Austin. Open house 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Austin Area Commission For The Arts. A Silent Auction of the wreaths will benefit the Paramount Theatre restoration.

– Merry Elf, a magic at colorful personality, will light up the downtown area from 6 to 8 pm.

– Kickoff at the Paramount 6:30 to 8p.m.

-- 6:30 p.m. Song & Dance by Stephanie Kasel

-- 7:10 p.m. Austinaires

-- 7:40 p.m. Jane Taylor Dancers -- Selections from the Nutcracker

– Face Painting at Black Bart's/Nemitz's by Children’s Matchbox Theatre.

– Christmas at Gretchen's 406 N. Main St., 6 to 8 p.m. Live models in the store window along with treats.

– Open House Belles & Beaus, 311 N. Main 6 to 8 p.m. Live models in the store window, hot cider & cookies inside