Public Stargazing Nights
Volunteers from the Williamson County Astronomy Club will help stargazers use telescopes and cameras to observe celestial objects from Garey Park. Park visitors can bring blankets and chairs.
- Oct. 1, 8-10 p.m.
- $2 (residents), $4 (nonresidents)
- 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown
- www.georgetowntexas.gov/parks
The play, filled with community and generations of music, will be performed at the Georgetown Palace Theatre. In the Heights is two and a half hours long and is rated PG.
- Oct. 3-Nov. 2, show times vary
- $18-$38
- 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- www.georgetownpalace.com
Park visitors are welcome to engage in supervised, unguided and nature-based play time. Park staff will give participants items from nature like pinecones and leaves to aid learning and creative thinking.
- Oct. 4 and 14, 10-11 a.m.
- Free (with park entry)
- 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown
- www.georgetowntexas.gov/parks
Individual and team shooters are invited to compete in the outdoor event to win various prizes by hitting sporting clays.
- Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $500 (individual shooter), $2,500 (shooting team of five)
- 850 CR 255, Georgetown
- www.wondersandworries.org
Community members can walk around downtown Georgetown and enjoy music, live art demonstrations, performances and shopping at 11 different locations. Participants can pick up badges for the stroll at Shotgun House Museum, Tin Barn Alley and Grace Heritage Center. Food and beverages from local restaurants will be available along the route.
- Oct. 17, 4-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 801 West St., Georgetown
- https://visit.georgetown.org
Residents are invited to gather for the fourth annual South Main Arts Festival, which will feature local artist vendors, art exhibits, live mural painting and more. Attendees can also expect to hear live music from Shelly King and Carolyn Wonderland.
- Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 816 S. Main St., Georgetown
- https://visit.georgetown.org
Kayakers of any skill level are encouraged to gather for a sunset kayaking excursion. Upon arrival, attendees will receive basic instruction and be provided with kayaks, paddles and life jackets. The 1.5-mile route is along the banks of the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. Attendees may bring a water bottle, clothes that can get wet and water shoes.
- Oct. 22, 5:45-7:15 p.m.
- $40 (residents), $50 (nonresidents)
- 100 Blue Hole Park, Georgetown
- www.georgetowntexas.gov/parks
Georgetown Parks and Recreation invites families to dress up and enjoy an evening of candy and games with the community. After the trick-or-treat trail, attendees can enjoy a movie screening at the Legacy Pavillion.
- Oct. 23, 5-7 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
- www.georgetowntexas.gov
Hosted by the Georgetown chapter of American Association of University Women, the race is free and open to the public. Interested parties can buy duck tickets for a chance to win gift card prizes. Three hundred rubber ducks will be released at the lower dam crossing in San Gabriel Park. The ducks compete in heats of 50 managed by the Georgetown Fire and Police Dive Team.
- Oct. 25, 11 a.m.
- Free (admission), $10 (per duck ticket)
- 1101 N. College St., Georgetown
- https://georgetown-tx.aauw.net
The Williamson Museum will host a happy haunting hour for participants to enjoy drinks and investigate the museum for paranormal activity, energy signatures and hauntings.
- Oct. 25, 6:30-9 p.m.
- $35 (museum members), $40 (nonmembers)
- 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- www.williamsonmuseum.org
The family-friendly event invites participants to dress in their best costume and trick-or-treat at local businesses downtown for a fun, safe and spooky celebration.
- Oct. 26, TBD
- Free (admission)
- 103 W. Seventh St., Georgetown
- www.dgagtx.org
