C H R I STMAS IN
Children’s Events
NOV. 15 - 17, 2024
JLA COMMUNITY IMPACT CENTER
AUSTIN, TEXAS
NOV. 20 - 24, 2024
PALMER EVENTS CENTER
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Thank You TO OUR PREMIER SPONSORS
LEGACY PARTNER
NYLE MAXWELL FAMILY OF DEALERSHIPS
BENEFACTOR PARTNER
THE HARRY E. AND EDA L. MONTANDON
CHARITABLE TRUST
CHAMPION PARTNER
CHEVRON
GRAND PARTNERS
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF PFLUGERVILLE
ST. DAVID’S HEALTHCARE
PATRON PARTNERS
BRANDYWINE REALTY TRUST
HYDE PARK SCHOOLS
INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES FOUNDATION
PROMINENCE HOMES
TRIBUTE PARTNERS
ABC HOME & COMMERCIAL SERVICES
CLAYTON, RAMIREZ & NULL
FROST BANK
PAIGE SMITH-MORGAN & FAMILY
RIVERSIDE RESOURCES
SPRINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
WESTBROOK METALS
DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
BENOLD’S JEWELERS
JILL KLUCHER
NANCY PRIDEAUX
ROARTY LAW FIRM, PLLC
LEADERSHIP PARTNERS
JOSEPHINE GOODSON
PLUSH FABRIC HOME INTERIORS
CONTRIBUTER PARTNERS
AMANDA BECK FOSTER
BETSY KIRKSEY
COURTNEY AND ED DICKEY
CYNTHIA KOZMETSKY
DANA FISHER
DEALEY & DAVID HERNDON
LESLIE MOORE
STACEY MOORE
THE SHERILL FAMILY FOUNDATION
SUPPORTERS
CAROLYN WADDLE-FORD
GEORGINE PEACOCK
HEATHER PATE
KAREN FREUND
KATE WINTEMITZ JEWELRY
KERI BELLACOSA WALLING
LINDA MAY
LONE STAR LEGACIES
SOY AUSTIN THE TREASURED ACCESSORY
FRIENDS
BRENDA GRANDS DESIGN FIBRES OF LIFE
JAMIE WOLTER
KIM NEARBURG
MELISSA JACKSON
PECOS OUTDOOR
ROSEMARY WYNN WITH UNIQUE ADVENTURE VACATIONS
ULTIMATE OUTDOOR MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENTS
VIBE
WIPSTITCH NEEDLEWORKS
WYNNELL NOELKE
Community Partners
AUSTIN CREATIVE REUSE
AUSTIN HUMANE SOCIETY
AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
SOCIETY, INC.
AUSTIN ZOO
BALLET AUSTIN BOOKSPRING
DRESS FOR SUCCESS AUSTIN
FOSTER ANGELS OF CENTRAL TEXAS
FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES
GIRLS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK
MOTHER’S MILK BANK AT AUSTIN
POP-UP BIRTHDAY
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
CHARITIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS
SUNDAY LUNCHBOX
SUSTAINABLE FOOD CENTER
TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
THE SETTLEMENT HOME FOR CHILDREN
WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER
WOMEN’S STORYBOOK PROJECT OF TEXAS
ZACH THEATRE
your support makes a difference
All funds raised through A Christmas Affair support
The Junior League of Austin’s work in the Austin community.
Because of your support of our annual holiday event, the League can help over 20 local organizations and bring Coats for Kids (CFK), Kids In Cool Shoes (KICS), and Food In Tummies (FIT) to children in need.
If you are unable to attend A Christmas Affair, but would like to support the great work of The Junior League of Austin, please visit jlaustin.org and click Support Us.
Programs of
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN
COATS FOR KIDS (CFK)
FOOD IN TUMMIES (FIT)
KIDS IN COOL SHOES (KICS)
DONE-IN-A-DAY
LANGUAGE LEARNING PROGRAM
CON MI MADRE SCHOLARSHIPS
THURSDAY, NOV. 21 Noon – 8 P.M.
FRIDAY, NOV. 22 9 A.M. – 7 P.M.
SATURDAY, NOV. 23
10 A.M. – 7 P.M.
SUNDAY, NOV. 24 10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
$25 per guest, per day ticket required
SPONSORED BY: NYLE MAXWELL FAMILY OF
DEALERSHIPS
ADMISSION
Tickets are required for the market, special events, and parties. Children 5 years and under may enter at no charge during regular market hours. Strollers and pull carts are not permitted inside Palmer Events Center.
Purchase tickets at ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG. For questions regarding ticket sales, please email the Tickets Team at ACATICKETS@JLAUSTIN.ORG.
Raffle
Drawing will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24, 3:30 P.M Palmer Events Center
Purchase tickets at: ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG.
1 TICKET FOR $25 OR 5 TICKETS FOR $100
14K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WITH 1.11 CTW OF DIAMONDS (7” in length)
RAFFLE ITEM SPONSORED BY: BENOLD’S JEWELERS
LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAG
RAFFLE ITEM UNDERWRITTEN BY: TEXAS REGIONAL BANK
ADDITIONAL RAFFLE ITEMS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Coat Check $3
per item
COAT CHECK SPONSORED BY: ROARTY LAW FIRM, PLLC
Parking
Free parking is available at Barton Creek Square Mall with complimentary shuttle service to and from Palmer Events Center.
Parking is available at Palmer Events Center for a fee of $10 per vehicle unless special event rates are posted. No overnight parking.
Note: The Junior League of Austin does not benefit from or have control over the Palmer Events Center parking fees.
Parking is prohibited within the neighborhoods surrounding Palmer Events Center during the event.
MERCHANTS SPONSOR: CLAYTON, RAMIREZ & NULL
NORTH LOBBY SPONSORED BY: RIVERSIDE RESOURCES
WEST LOBBY SPONSORED BY: ABC HOME & COMMERCIAL
MERCHANT HOSPITALITY SPONSORED BY: H-E-B
WEST TENT SPONSORED BY: SPRINGHOUSE FOUNDATION
A Floral Fete
PREVIEW PARTY
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20
7 — 10 P.M.
$150 PER GUEST
TICKET REQUIRED
SPONSORED BY: CHEVRON
GRAND AISLE TREE SPONSORED BY: ST. DAVID’S HEALTHCARE
ATTIRE: Festive Austin Cocktail
Spend your evening surrounded by holiday blooms and bouquets and enjoy food, cocktails, live jazz music, and private shopping. Each party ticket includes food and two drink tickets.
HOSTED AT PALMER EVENTS CENTER
SHOP AND SMELL
the Roses
BRUNCH
THURSDAY, NOV. 21
9 A.M. — NOON
$75 PER GUEST
TICKET REQUIRED
VIP $110 PER GUEST
TICKET REQUIRED
ATTIRE: Holiday Brunch Attire
Join us for delicious brunch and shopping in a garden of colorful blooms. VIP tables include reserved seating and two drink tickets.
HOSTED AT PALMER EVENTS CENTER
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS
Blooms
MEDIA PARTNER: AUSTIN WOMAN MAGAZINE
GIRLS NIGHT OUT
THURSDAY, NOV. 21 7 — 10 P.M.
$75
PER GUEST
TICKET REQUIRED
VIP $110
PER GUEST
TICKET REQUIRED
VIP ticket includes premium reserved seating and two drink tickets.
VIP TABLE $950
PER TABLE
TICKET REQUIRED
VIP table includes ten tickets, premium reserved seating, and VIP cocktails.
ATTIRE: Bright Floral Fun
Dance the night away under a canopy of stars and florals at everyone’s favorite Girls Night Out.
HOSTED AT PALMER EVENTS CENTER
TIS THE SEASON TO BE
Holly Jolly
EARLY SHOPPING
SATURDAY, NOV. 23 8:30 — 10 A.M. $50 PER GUEST TICKET REQUIRED
ATTIRE: Your Shopping Best
Start off your weekend with private shopping and morning cocktails for purchase.
HOSTED AT PALMER EVENTS CENTER
Children’s Santa
BREAKFAST & AFTERNOON
$38 PER GUEST TICKET REQUIRED
Enjoy live entertainment and fun activities for the whole family with your choice between sensory play or a petting zoo.
Treats for the whole family with a breakfast buffet, a hot chocolate and coffee bar, cookie art, and a keepsake craft for you to take home.
Tickets are required for all children 6 months and older.
CHILDREN’S PARTY SPONSOR: PRIMROSE SCHOOLS
VIP 10-PERSON TABLE:
Includes tickets for ten guests, bottle of bubbles, private seating, and early entry.
$500 per table
Limit of 10 Tables
ADD-ON TO VIP TABLE:
Elevate your table with a thoughtful experience including a charcuterie board, pre-spun cotton candy for each guest, and complimentary gifts.
$150 add on per table
Limit of 5 Tables
ALL CHILDREN’S PARTIES ARE HOSTED AT: THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN’S COMMUNITY IMPACT CENTER
A JollyHolly
HOLLY JOLLY PLAYTIME WITH SENSORY PLAY & STORY TIME
FRIDAY, NOV. 15 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
GOOD TIME WITH SANTA!
MORNING PARTIES
FLORA & FAUNA WITH PETTING ZOO
SATURDAY, NOV. 16 9:30 – 11:30 A.M.
PETS & PETALS WITH PETTING ZOO SUNDAY, NOV. 17 11 A.M. – 1 P.M.
Groove
AFTERNOON PARTIES
MAGIC & MISTLETOE: WITH PUPPET MAGIC SHOW
FRIDAY, NOV. 15
5 — 7 P.M.
DJ PJ FLOWER POWER GROOVE WITH SILENT DISCO
SATURDAY, NOV. 16 4 — 6 P.M.
$48 PER GUEST TICKET REQUIRED
Afternoon parties will have magic or music with themed crafts, tasty take home treats, and an opportunity to dazzle yourself at the tattoo and glitter bar!
Back by popular demand, throw on your favorite holiday or flower PJs for a silent disco with 70s flair on Saturday. Dance the night away or listen to your favorite tunes.
CHILDREN’S PARTY SPONSOR: PRIMROSE SCHOOLS
VIP 10-PERSON TABLES:
Includes tickets for ten guests, bottle of bubbles, private seating, and early entry.
$500 per table
Limit of 10 Tables
ADD-ON TO VIP TABLE:
Elevate your table with a thoughtful experience including a charcuterie board, pre-spun cotton candy for each guest, and complimentary gifts.
$150 per table
Limit of 5 Tables
Catering by Primizie Catering Cookie Art Donated by Jennifer B’s Sweets & Blue Goo Bakery
Santa’s Corner will be open and available for photographs during ACA Children’s Events at the JLA Community Impact Center.
FRIDAY, NOV. 15
SATURDAY, NOV. 16
SUNDAY, NOV. 17
Photography packages available for presale online at ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG and at each of the ACA Children’s Events.
You must preorder a package for the chance to be guaranteed to see Santa. You can upgrade your package at the photo session, but this guarantees you a time slot. Digital photos will be available for download by Nov. 22.
WITH SANTA
PACKAGE 1: $55
1 digital photo + (1) 4x6 keepsake photo
PACKAGE 2: $75
3 digital photos + (1) 4x6 keepsake photo
PACKAGE 3: $95
5 digital photos + (1) 4x6 keepsake photo
Check or credit card only, no refunds.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: MICHAEL BARKER
SANTA’S CORNER SPONSOR: HYDE PARK SCHOOLS
Children’s Santa
ADD ONS
TAKE HOME GINGERBREAD HOUSE
$38 each
Ticket Required
Take home your own assembled Over the Top Cake Supplies gingerbread house and indulge in the joy of decorating it with our exquisite Christmas in Bloom candy and icing kit.
TAKE HOME PIZZA KITS
$17 each
Ticket Required
Continue the holiday magic with this easy take-home dinner kit! Your Suds Monkey 14” pizza includes ingredients for meat and veggie lovers alike and will be a fun night at home with the whole family.
All pizza kits come with a new coupon book highlighting local businesses and market merchants.
Experiences
JOIN US FOR NEW EXPERIENCES AT ACA: A Mahjong Tournament
Santa Paws Photos (at CIC)
Santa Photos
Floral & Plants Workshops Candle Making & more!
Find more information and tickets at ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG.
THANKS TO: MAHJ SOCIAL CLUB
UNDERWRITTEN BY: FROST BANK
UNDERWRITTEN BY: SHARMAN REED
THANKS TO: EDEN ROSE BOTANICALS
Bloom
MERCHANDISE
ACA ORNAMENT
$65
Bring home a long-standing tradition: the commemorative ornament of A Christmas Affair 2024 Christmas in Bloom!
PICK-A-PACKAGE
$50
Each package contains gift certificates to various ACA merchants to use during market hours. Total package value ranges from $100–$200.
AFTER MARKET DECORATIONS RESALE
FRIDAY, DEC. 6
Noon – 4 P.M.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
SUNDAY, DEC. 8
10 A.M. – 4 P.M.
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN Community Impact Center 5330 Bluffstone Lane Austin, Texas 78759
Items are also available for preorder. Visit online at ACHRISTMASAFFAIR.ORG or stop at the Decorations Booth located by the main tree during market hours and parties.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Courtney Dickey
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Amy Miller
ADMINISTRATIVE VP
Tillery Castillo
COMMUNICATIONS VP
Danielle Bornowski
COMMUNITY VP
Kristen Reynolds
FUND DEVELOPMENT VP
Ashley Bias
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT VP
Courtney DeBower
RECORDING SECRETARY
Sara Hogan
TREASURER/FINANCE
Jenn Williams
BYLAWS/PARLIAMENTARIAN
Jazlyn Wiles
OPERATIONS VP
Erica Shelgren
SUSTAINING PRESIDENT
Lyndsey Crawford
TREASURER-ELECT
Marcella Viktorin
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Danielle Treviño
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Jamie Zerwas Mills
COMMUNITY ADVISORS
Christopher Kennedy
Nyle Maxwell
Nancy Maxwell
Brad Robb
Pamela Benson Owens
Edna Butts
2024ACA COMMITTEE
2024 A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR CHAIR
Paige Morgan
CHAIR ELECT
Jennifer Holt
ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIR
Stephanie McArthur
ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIR ELECT
Persie Ngo-Hatchie
ART/DESIGN/LAYOUT
CO-CHAIRS
Amelia Dean & Stephanie Webster
ART/DESIGN/LAYOUT ASSISTANTS
Maura Zingsheim & Lindsay Wharff
AUCTION CO-CHAIRS
Danielle Bush & Flannery Bope
AUCTION BUSINESS MANAGER
Kimber Kurachi
AUCTION ASSISTANTS
Drishti Wadhwa, Lauren Cranford & Tina Noronah
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
CO-CHAIRS
Elizabeth McCormick & Kristen Harmon
CHILDREN’S EVENTS ASSISTANTS
Emily Butler, Kathyrn Miles, & Krystin Gresham
FACILITIES CO-CHAIRS
Erin Leake & Kimberly Davis
GUEST RELATIONS CHAIR
Deisy Jaimes
GUEST RELATIONS ASSISTANTS
Katie Marx, Kimberly Hidrogo, & Sara Swan
HOSPITALITY CHAIR
Kate Herling
HOSPITALITY ASSISTANT
Katherine May Schwartz
MERCHANDISE CHAIR
Kari Morrison
MERCHANDISE ASSISTANTS
Lauren Clay & Melanie Kepic
MERCHANT LOGISTICS
CO-CHAIRS
Amanda Schott & Brittany Ward
MERCHANT ASSISTANTS
Christie King, Jacy DeArmond, Kaitlee
Walker, Lauren Strilich, Sally Hall, & Sara Hyten
PARTIES CO-CHAIRS
Ashley Collins & Lauren Chumbley
PARTIES ASSISTANTS
Christina Phamvu, Danille Firestone, & Linsdey Holley
PLACEMENT CO-CHAIRS
Emily Franke & Yvette Ruiz Krumhansl
PRODUCTION & DESIGN CO-CHAIRS
Briana Novian & Stephanie Stowell
PRODUCTION & DESIGN BUSINESS MANAGERS
Ashley Ledesma & Mary Quin Moore
PRODUCTION & DESIGN ASSISTANTS
Erin Arnold, Jana Rundle, Lucy Comstock, Marjorie Gale, & Sarah Gooding
RAFFLE & GAMES CO-CHAIR
Allison Shickles & Gretchen Kohler
SHOPPING GUIDE CO-CHAIRS
Brenna Neal & Keri Bollman
SPECIAL EVENTS CO-CHAIRS
Kelsey Hagar & Marcella Maxwell Keebler
TECHNOLOGY CO-CHAIRS
Melissa Golding & Sunny Nelson
TICKETS CO-CHAIRS
Chelsea Vance & Samyu Rao
TICKETS ASSISTANTS
Alice Bolander, Blair Nelson, Cheyenne Stansberry, Lucy Greenlee, Meret Stevens & Meg Tompkins
TRAFFIC & SECURITY CO-CHAIRS
Alexis Frezza & Audrey Young
TRAFFIC & SECURITY ASSISTANTS
Amanda Ladd, Amy Hudson, Rachel Martinez, & Shaleen Ahmadi
CO-TREASURERS
Amanda Hodges & Courtney McWhorter
SUSTAINING ADVISORS
Adriana Cuthbert, Allison Smith, Amanda Eldridge, Andrea Pratt, Betsy Kirksey, Carrie Semple, Cathy Northcutt, Holly Mace Massingill, Leslie Pardue, KaLyn Laney, Lauren Price, Mary Anne Hackney, Mary Scherer, Michelle Lupton, Nancy Prideaux, Nicole Elliott, Paula Chaney, Sandy Alcala, Sarah Roper Coleman, & Shawna Kelso
