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Seven events to explore from Georgetown to New Braunfels
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Looking for ways to spend the weekend? Check out these seven events happening from Oct. 2-4. View local art in New Braunfels, listen to live music in Smithville or attend an annual duck race in Georgetown.
This list is not comprehensive. All events are subject to change.
Austin City Limits Music Festival
ACL Music Fest is returning to Austin this weekend, with acts like Charli XCX, Lola Young, The XX and more.
Oct. 2-4
Zilker Metropolitan Park
Smithville Music Festival
The fifth annual Smithville Music Festival will feature two days of live music from local and regional performers across a range of genres in downtown Smithville. Attendees can bring chairs and blankets for the outdoor performances.
Oct. 2-3
Free (admission)
Historic downtown Smithville, Main Street, Smithville
New Braunfels Art + Design Show
The event will feature speakers, presentations, art, antiques and a curated vendor market.
Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free (admission)
508 Rusk St., New Braunfels
2026 Sacred Springs Powwow
The 16th annual festival will include Indigenous music and dancing, arts and crafts and traditional food. The event will also feature Native jewelry and artwork from over 40 artisan vendors.
Oct. 3 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.), Oct. 4 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
$10 (one-day pass), $15 (two-day pass), free (admission for ages 12 and under)
201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos
11th annual Duck Race
Three hundred rubber ducks will be released into the San Gabriel River, where they’ll race in heats of 50 managed by the Georgetown Fire and Police Dive Team. Duck tickets can be purchased in advance for a chance to win first-, second- and third-place prizes. Funds raised support a scholarship program by the American Association of University Women Georgetown chapter for Georgetown ISD seniors.
Oct. 3, 11 a.m.
Free (admission), $10 (per duck ticket)
1101 N. College St. in Georgetown
Smoke & Oak: Texas BBQ and Whiskey Fest
Lakeway Resort and Spa will host an evening of house-smoked barbecue, Texas-made bourbon and live music.
Oct. 3, noon-4 p.m.
$60 (general admission), $85 (VIP admission)
101 Lakeway Drive, Lakeway
The Zoomies 5K Run
The inaugural fun run, hosted by Firehouse Animal Health Centers, invites runners, walkers and families to enjoy a scenic course at Brushy Creek Lake Park. Participants can bring their well-behaved, leashed dogs and support Texas Humane Heroes, a Leander-based animal shelter, with proceeds benefiting veterinary services and medical care for shelter pets in need. Registration ends Sept. 30.
Oct. 4, 8 a.m.
$25 (admission to run)
3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park
