Activities range from meeting reptiles at the library to science experiments in the park to outdoor movie nights. Additionally, adults can enjoy the annual Blazin' Beer Crawl and classes at the Georgetown Art Center.
Read more about these events and others below.
Events in July
Reptile show
Community members can meet reptiles at the Georgetown Public Library. Austin Reptile Shows will showcase different animals such as snakes and turtles that children can touch. Tickets for the event are free and will be distributed 30 minutes before the event starts.
- July 23, 10-11 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. 8th St., Georgetown
- https://library.georgetown.org/events-calendar
Build science projects at this event hosted by the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department. Several different science projects will be available for kids to participate in, including a raft building project. The activity is recommended for children ages 12 and under.
- July 24, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Free (admission)
- San Gabriel Park, Heron Pavilion, 620 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
- https:/parks.georgetown.org
Crosspoint Church will host a showing of “Cars.” Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks, and popcorn and water will be provided. There will be outdoor games, a playground and food trucks.
- July 26, 6 p.m. (entry starts), 8:30 p.m. (movie starts)
- Free (admission)
- Crosspoint Church, 3800 Shell Road, Georgetown
- www.crosspointgtx.com/movienights2024
Guests are invited to swim and watch “Lilo & Stitch” at this Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department event. Pool noodles are the only flotation devices allowed and children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.
- July 26, 8 p.m. (doors open), 8:45-9 p.m. (movie starts)
- Free (ages 3 and under), $3 (ages 4 and up)
- Williams Drive Pool, 3201 Williams Drive, Georgetown
- https://parks.georgetown.org
Hosted by the Furrbaby Food Pantry, community members are encouraged to bring pet-related items as donations. There will be free food, a silent auction, a puppy splash pad and more.
- July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Furrbaby Food Pantry, 1603 Northwest Blvd., Georgetown
- www.furrbabyfoodpantry.org/events
The Good Water Master Naturalists Chapter is hosting its annual community education event, which will feature 45-minute talks from different local nature and conservation experts. Attendees will learn how to incorporate nature into their lives and about native plants, and will be able to purchase native plants from vendors.
- July 27, 1-7 p.m.
- $20 (virtual attendance), $35 (in-person attendance with box dinner)
- Georgetown Annex, 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown
- www.txmn.org
The Georgetown Art Center is hosting its summer workshop series featuring various art classes showcasing different mediums. For this session, Joanna Karnas-Liu will lead a watercolor painting class. Participants will be taught how to watercolor cherry blossoms. Supplies are not included.
- July 28, noon-4 p.m.
- $120
- Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown
- https://artcenter.georgetown.org
Central Texas-based band Not Past 11 will perform jazz, rock and swing music at the final show of this summer’s music series presented by the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department. There will be food trucks and a bar.
- July 31, 6-9 p.m.
- Free (ages 9 and under), $5 (ages 10 and up)
- Garey Park, 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown
- https://parks.georgetown.org/live-on-the-lawn
‘Cats’
The Georgetown Palace Theatre will produce the musical, which features seven cats, known as the Jellicle Cats, who come out on one special night every year known as the Jellicle Ball. As part of the show, the cats describe their life to their leader, who must then decide which cat will be reborn.
- Aug. 2-Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.)
- $18-$37 (per ticket)
- Georgetown Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- www.georgetownpalace.com
The Georgetown Main Street Program will host the fifth annual event. Attendees can choose which stores, restaurants and bars they want to attend. All participants will get a keepsake glass. Proceeds benefit the Main Street Facade & Sign Grant Program.
- Aug. 3, 2 p.m. (VIP early entry), 3-6 p.m. (regular entry)
- $30 (general admission), $65 (VIP admission)
- Downtown Georgetown, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown
- https://mainstreet.georgetown.org
As part of the Georgetown Art Center’s summer workshop series, printmaker and papermaker Matt Bagley will demonstrate how to create a two-color linocut—a version of block printing.
- Aug. 4, noon-4 p.m.
- $120 (admission), $35 (supply fee)
- Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown
- https://artcenter.georgetown.org
Residents can join the Parks and Recreation Department for a showing of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Individuals can bring their own snacks or show up early for popcorn and activities. The first 100 attendees will receive a free dessert from Gypsy Ice.
- Aug. 9, 8:45-9:15 p.m. (movie starts)
- Free (admission)
- San Gabriel Park, Legacy Pavilion, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown
- https:/parks.georgetown.org
The two-night show will feature a series of professional rodeo events, including bull riding, bareback riding, calf roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, mutton bustin’ and other competitions.
- Aug. 9-10, 7:30 p.m.
- $25-$35 per ticket (ages 2-12), $30-$40 per ticket (adults), $15 (parking)
- H-E-B Center, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park
- www.hebcenter.com
