Red Poppy Festival
Georgetown’s annual Red Poppy Festival commemorates the flower’s blooming season and features three days of food and craft vendors, a parade, a car show, concerts, and other activities.
- April 26-28
- Free (admission)
- Downtown Georgetown, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown
- https://poppy.georgetown.org
The spring concert program will showcase performances from students within the Southwestern University Orchestra.
- April 27, 2 p.m.
- Free (reservation required)
- Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown
- www.southwestern.edu
The city of Georgetown will host on-site application, interview and hiring opportunities with local employers, primarily geared toward teenagers and college students. The event will also feature free snacks, drinks and giveaways.
- May 1, 4-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- https://parks.georgetown.org
The benefit will showcase more than 225 classic vehicles. Cars will be judged in about 40 different classes with awards presented to the top three in each class. Other activities include raffles, food, vendors and music.
- May 4, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Free (spectators), $35 (car show registration)
- Sun City Social Center, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown
- www.gtacc.org
"Star Wars" fans can test their abilities with a Jedi training course and commemorate the day with a sidewalk chalk mural at this event hosted by Georgetown Parks and Recreation.
- May 4, 2-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
- https://parks.georgetown.org
The family-friendly event hosted by Always Fun Markets will have live music, Mexican food vendors and artisan craft booths.
- May 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 2323 Wolf Ranch Parkway, Georgetown
- www.alwaysfunmarkets.com
Participants can craft their own scented soy candles under the guidance of skilled artisans from Audette's Legacy while enjoying refreshments.
- May 5, 4:30-6 p.m.
- $65
- Mesquite Creek Outfitters, 704 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- www.mesquitecreekoutfitters.com
The Georgetown Parks & Recreation’s program will bring a variety of outdoor activities to San Jose Park such as obstacle courses, lawn games, relays, hula hoops, giveaways and music.
- May 7, 4-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1707 San Jose St., Georgetown
- https://parks.georgetown.org
Registrants can enjoy an afternoon tea with Rivery Coffeehouse & Desserts, complete with sandwiches, pastries, desserts and loose-leaf tea.
- May 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Cost TBA
- Rivery Coffeehouse & Desserts, 1500 Rivery Blvd., Georgetown
- www.riverycoffeehouse.com
Hosted by Helping Hands of Georgetown, the night of silent auctions, drinks and live music will support community volunteer efforts.
- May 10, 6-9 p.m.
- $50
- Dale's Essenhaus and Biergarten, 3900 FM 972, Georgetown
- www.helpinghandsgtx.org
The Bluebonnet Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody In Blue."
- May 18, 7:30-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Klett Center for the Performing Arts, 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- www.centexmusicalarts.org
The event will bring together city leaders, local business owners and Sun City residents to celebrate the grand opening of the garden railroad display, which includes a miniature replica of downtown Georgetown.
- May 18, time TBD
- Free (admission)
- Mulligan's, 150 Dove Hollow Trail, Georgetown
- www.sctexas.org
The Georgetown Public Library will host Texas Bach Festival performances of German lieder, Celtic tunes and classical arrangements of popular songs.
- May 19, 2-3:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Georgetown Library Hewlett & Friends Room, 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown
- https://library.georgetown.org
