Sending warm holiday wishes to our wonderful community. ✨🎄 Thank you for spending your time, stories, games, and joy with us this year. We hope your days are filled with rest, connection, and cozy magic. Enjoy your holidays! We can’t wait to share all the exciting things ahead in the New Year.

✨ Happy Holidays & ¡Feliz Noche Buena! ✨ From all of us at The Secret Lantern, we’re wishing you warmth, joy, and a little magic this season.

Proof that the best part of The Secret Lantern is the community. Here’s some of our favorite moments so far — packed rooms, new friendships, epic games, creative nights, and a whole lot of joy. Every event reminds us why we built this space in the first place.

Burned out? Overstimulated? Behind on holiday shopping? We’ve got you. ✨🎄 The Secret Lantern is the perfect place to unwind, finish your holiday shopping, and kick burnout to the curb. Come hang out, relax, and just have some fun. Come take a break with us: www.thesecretlantern.com

November & December events so far ✨🎄 From game demos and book clubs to cheese tastings, craft nights, and holiday gatherings, thank you for filling The Secret Lantern with warmth, curiosity, and community this season. See what’s coming up next: www.thesecretlantern.com/events #CedarParkEvents

A cozy week awaits at The Secret Lantern! 🎄✨ Hobby Night (12/22), Firefly Game Night (12/26), and Youth D&D (12/28). ✨ We’re closed 12/23-12/25 for the holidays ✨ Event details: www.thesecretlantern.com/events Come hang out with us! #TheSecretLantern #CedarParkEvents

We’re launching a new book club! ✨📚 Join us Jan 18th for the first meeting of Leamos Latin Book Club, celebrating Latin culture and storytelling with The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina. Tickets: www.thesecretlantern.com/events/42222... Come hang out! #LeamosBookClub #BookCommunity

So far volunteering to run games at @thesecretlantern.bsky.social has helped me feel more confident. I definitely plan to continue into the next year with more games like @gilarpgs.bsky.social Loot, Not the End, After, Hellwhalers, and maybe even Gods of Metal RAGNAROCK.

Got a teen ready for adventure? ⚔️✨ Join us Dec 28th for a youth-friendly D&D one-shot with DM Seth — perfect for ages 13–17 who want to learn and play. Tickets: www.thesecretlantern.com/events/41658... Start the quest! #YouthDnD #TabletopRPG

Ready to captain a Firefly-class ship? 🚀 Join us Dec 26th for a guided demo of Firefly: The Game—our first event in the Vault of Wonders. Limited tickets! www.thesecretlantern.com/events/4165520251226 Don’t miss your chance to fly the ’Verse. #TabletopGaming #FireflyTheGame

Craving cozy reads and good vibes? ☕✨ Join us Dec 29th for Cozy Cauldron Book Club as we discuss Good Spirits by B.K. Borison. Tickets: www.thesecretlantern.com/events/41582... End the year on a cozy note. #CozyReads #BookClubNight

✨🎄Holiday Hours🎄✨ We’ll be open all other regular business hours for last-minute gifts, cozy browsing, and winter reads. Check our hours anytime: www.thesecretlantern.com Stop by soon and stock up on books, games, and holiday magic. #TheSecretLantern #HolidayHours #ShopSmallCedarPark

Feeling Spicy?🔥🎄 Join us for Spicy Book Club! We’re reading How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn — a Grinchy, enemies-to-lovers rivalry that explodes into fake dating, holiday competitions, and plenty of heat. Wed, 12/17 | 6:30–8:30 PM | 18+ | $5 a ticket Book here: buff.ly/lhc6wX1

Holiday chaos, mystery, and spice awaits ✨🎄 12/15–12/21 highlights include a Blind Date Gift Exchange, Tales from the Loop, Spicy Book Club, Blood on the Clocktower, and Allplay Game Demos. 🚫 Flower Pot Ornament Workshop (12/20) has been cancelled. Events & RSVP: buff.ly/SXqa85I #CedarParkEvents

Our January events calendar is filling up fast! If you’ve been wanting to host a book club, RPG session, craft night, workshop, or community meetup, now’s the time to grab your spot. Fill out this event form by Sunday, 12/21.: buff.ly/qP2skjI If you want your gathering included, reach out soon!

Join us Monday, Dec 15th from 6:30–8 PM for a Blind Date with a Gift Exchange Bring a new or gently used book or game, wrap it in-store (12/12–12/15), add a 3-word teaser, and get ready to pick or “steal” a gift in our White Elephant–style exchange. Event details: buff.ly/WhRL0R8

Ready to roll your next favorite game? 🎲🔥 Join us Sunday, Dec 14 from 2–6 PM for a guided demo of Dice Throne Adventures plus a learn-to-play of X-Men Missions with our friend David. RSVP: www.thesecretlantern.com/events/41972... #TheSecretLantern #DiceThrone #GameDemo #TabletopGaming

Here’s what’s happening this week 12.7–12.14: 🎨Hobby Night — Mon, Dec 8 | 6–9 PM (Main Room) ❄️Icewind Dale: Session 0 with Ben | Wed, Dec 10 | 6–9 PM (Sapphire Study) 🧀Howdy Cheese: A Friendly Intro to the Seven Styles of Cheese | Thurs, Dec 11 | 6:30–9:30 PM (Store-Wide Event) 21+

REMINDER: Holiday Mini Book Ornament Workshop Dec 6th | 7–9 PM | $28/ticket | 18+ event Craft tiny books, create a custom ornament, and enjoy a cozy seasonal evening. Limited spots available. www.thesecretlantern.com/events/41542... #TheSecretLantern #HolidayWorkshop #CedarParkEvents

We've got great community events lined up for the first week of December! First up! TODAY Monday 12/1 6:30pm - 830pm -- 👻 Join our book club to discuss Dead Silence: Open to the store~! Swing on by and say hi. More info here: buff.ly/VC44RF1

✨We're kicking off December with a calendar full of events to get you through the Holiday Blues~! Like: - Midnight Cauldron's Candle making Class - Jamie's Ornament Workshops - Erika's delicious Howdy Cheese tasting! More info --> www.thesecretlantern.com/events #bookstore #atxevents #cedarparktx

*screaming into the ether* BRING BACK YURI ON ICE!!!

🌟 THE SITE IS LIVE 🌟 We pulled an all-nighter (coffee, tears, and anxiety may have been involved) and we’re so proud to say... The Secret Lantern website is officially up and running! *Ensue screaming*

Join us for our ✨ BLACK FRIDAY SALE 11/28 & 11/29✨ 15% off storewide — books, board games, RPGs, Warhammer, and more Free tote with purchase $150 or over (while supplies last) 20% off all Romance books #TheSecretLantern #BlackFriday #SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall

Candle Class with Midnight Cauldron Shop Dec 3rd | 6:00PM–8:00PM Learn soy wax candlemaking and create a custom candle for the season. Limited spots available. Book now: calendly.com/thesecretlan... #TheSecretLantern #CandleClass

Holiday Mini Book Ornament Workshop Dec 6th | 7–9 PM | $28/ticket | 18+ event Craft tiny books, create a custom ornament, and enjoy a cozy seasonal evening. Limited spots available. Shop Link to Book: buff.ly/tSAz5Jl #TheSecretLantern #HolidayWorks

This Week at The Secret Lantern 11.24-11.30✨ We may be light on events this week, but trust—there’s plenty happening behind the scenes as we prepare for the holiday season, Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday. Here’s what is on the calendar ⬇️ #cedarparkevents #bookclub #thesecretlantern

Oop! We realized the image we uploaded had the wrong dates. Sorry y'all! ✨ Holiday Hours at The Secret Lantern ✨ Here’s our schedule for next week. 📅 Nov 25 — Closed 📅 Nov 26 — Closed 📅 Nov 27 — Closed 📅 Nov 28 — Open 12 PM-10 PM BLACK FRIDAY! 📅 Nov 29 — Open for Small Business Saturday! 🎉

Friendsgiving isn’t boring — you just need better games. 🎲 Pick up your Friendsgiving favorites at The Secret Lantern! Friendsgiving Favorites: 🌟 Wavelength-- big laughs + big group energy 🌟 Wordsy-- quick, clever wordplay everyone can join 🌟 Obey the Block-- easy-to-learn, addictive strategy

🔥 Congrats to Scott, our art raffle winner! Thanks to everyone who picked up The Phoenix King or preordered The Burning Queen. Huge shoutout to Aparna Verma for donating this stunning signed print by Ngoc Nguyen! #TheSecretLantern #BookstoreVibes

This week at The Secret Lantern. Mon 11/17 — Mothership: Managing the Expendables | 6:30PM | 18+ | $10 | Full Sat 11/22 — Lustorious 5E One-Shot | 11AM | $10 | Full Both games are booked, but our themed reading nooks & gaming rooms are still open! Reserve a cozy spot on our site. #TheSecretLantern

Only 1 spot left for Monday's One-Shot! Sign-up now! 🔗https://www.thesecretlantern.com/store-events

Our hearts (and shelves) are full. Thank you for 1K followers, sold-out nights, and a community that glows brighter every day.

Veterans always receive 15% off at The Secret Lantern — all year long. A small thank-you for all you do. Meet @Roll2Heal, a nonprofit from Mesquite, TX using tabletop RPGs to bring healing through play.

Introducing The Cozy Cauldron Book Club! ✨ Join us Monday, Nov 24th @ 6:30PM. We’re starting with Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree — a heartwarming cozy fantasy about coffee, friendship, and fresh starts. ☕📖

New adventures await 🕯️ Join us Sat, Nov 15 • 1–5 PM for a free Game Demo Day with local creators Gathered Here to Game! Try out Culture Cue (a storytelling game about connection) and Café Game (a fast-paced barista race). Come play, meet the makers, and find your next favorite tabletop story.

Join us for our next Hobby Night 🧵 Monday, Nov 10th! Bring your favorite crafts/supplies & come hangout! #hobbynight #cedarparktx #atxbookstore #cedarparkevents #tiktokgames #thesecretantern

Friday (11/14 @ 6PM), join Nate for a free demo of Fountains! Become a master Fountaineer in the beautiful city of Florimelle — design the most stunning fountain and claim glory. Beginner-friendly | 1–5 players | 30–45 min | Free to play #BoardGames #CedarParkEvents #TheSecretLantern

Nov 17 @ 6:30PM — Mothership: Managing the Expendables A retro-future sci-fi horror RPG inspired by Alien & Event Horizon. You’re a clone, you’re expendable, and something just woke up. 18+ | 2–5 players | 3-hour | $10/ ticket Book your spot: www.thesecretlantern.com/store-events #MothershipRPG

Happy Native American Heritage Month. These are the stories and people that define our nation. Narratives of past and present – folklore, fact, and fiction. Pick up one of these amazing reads: Empire of the Summer Moon The Angel of Indian Lake Native American Myths & Tales: Epic Tales

This Week at The Secret Lantern | 11.3–11.9🕯️ Thu 11.6 🧛 Eat the Reich @ 6:30PM — Fully booked! Sat 11.8 ☕ Itz a Rap Food Truck | 8:30AM–2:30PM ⚔️ Legends of Tanah one-shot w/ Seth @ 11AM — Adventure awaits! 🩸 Vampire: The Masquerade – Palermo Conspiracies Demo @ 6PM w/ Mathew See you there!

Gather your fellow ghouls and goblins for a ghastly game night! The Secret Lantern’s shelves are packed with options that are perfect for the spooky season. Are you a fearless horror lover looking for your next fright? Or is a family friendly haunting more your speed? Check out a few of our favs!

If there’s one thing @turningpageswithcait knows. It’s spooky vibes. What goes better with fall than a dark, chilling read? 1/3 #TheSecretLantern #SpookySeasonReads #FallReads #BookstoreVibes #CedarParkBooks #DarkFiction #HorrorReads #AutumnReading #CozyAndCreepy #SpookyBookTok

We’re unboxing the Dungeons & Dragons: Welcome to the Hellfire Club game — 4 epic adventures, spell cards, monster tokens, maps, and dice, all inspired by Eddie Munson’s legendary campaigns. Grab your party. The battle for Hawkins begins. #DnD #StrangerThings #HellfireClub #DnDUnboxing

This Week at The Secret Lantern | 10.27–11.2 Mon 10.27 🎨 Hobby Night @ 6:30PM 🐉 Flamecraft Demo w/ Ben Wed 10.29 📖 Book Club Kickoff – Dead Silence 🎲 D&D: Welcome to the Hellfire Club Pt. 2 (Full!) Thu 10.30 🍷 Witches & Wine Night – Sold Out! #TheSecretLantern #CedarParkTX #ATXEvents

Witchy season is in full swing 🕯️ We’re pairing spells, stories, and sips with some of our favorite reads for the season — from the haunting beauty of Weyward to the cozy chaos of The Ex Hex. Come get inspired before our Witches & Wine Night on Oct 30th at The Secret Lantern! #spookyseasonreads

Join us for Witches & Wine Night on Thursday, Oct 30th @ 6:30 PM Tickets on sale now🔗https://buff.ly/vBelHxy Your ticket includes: 🍷 Wine, Beer, & NA Cocktail Tastings Enjoy a guided wine and cheese pairing led by a local cheesemonger, plus- 1/3

Our first Book Club meeting is on Wednesday, 10.29 @ 6:30PM! *No sign up required* Led by our Book Dragon 🐉, Bri, we’ll introduce our first read — Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes — a chilling sci-fi horror set in the dark reaches of space. We’ll have copies available in-store — see you there!

Our first Hobby Night is happening Monday, Oct 27th @ 6:30PM! Come hang out, get creative, and share a table with other makers and mini painters. Basic paints and hobby supplies will be available, but bringing your own paints and equipment is encouraged. See you soon! #TheSecretLantern #HobbyNight

10.20-10.26 at The Secret Lantern🕯️