Need some ideas on how to spend your Halloween weekend?
THURSDAY
City hosts Halloween party
The city of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Halloween Festival that will feature a free Trick-or-Treat Village, carnival-style games and food. There will also be a costume contest and pumpkin painting for $2. Game tickets are 25 cents each. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. 512-930-3595.
http://parks.georgetown.org/halloween-festival
FRIDAY
YMCA dares you to attend Halloween Spooktacular
The YMCA hosts the Halloween Spooktacular event at which attendees can take part in Fear Factor challenges, among other activities. 5-7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Family YMCA, 3010 Williams Drive, Ste. 210, Georgetown. 512-615-5599.
www.facebook.com/georgetowntxymca
SATURDAY
Third annual 50 Fellas Foodfest to raise money for GISD Education Foundation
50 Fellas Foodfest brings 50 teams of culinary talents that will show off their appetizer, entree and dessert-making skills. The event raises money for the GISD Education Foundation, which helps support teaching and learning in GISD schools. 6 p.m. $50. ACS Avionics at the Georgetown Airport, 500 Terminal Drive, Georgetown. 512-943-1886.
http://gisdedfound.org/50-fellas-food-fest
Would you rather boo or brew?
Wolf Ranch Town Center offers the Boo ‘n Brew event for an evening of fun. Guests over 21 years old can take part in the beer-tasting and costume contests, while kids can enjoy root beer tasting, pumpkin painting, a photo booth and games. 4-7 p.m. $10 (beer-tasting wristbands), free (kids). Wolf Ranch town Center, 1015 W. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-930-8038.
https://wolfranchtowncenter.com/events-news/event/boo-n-brew
SUNDAY
Shade Tree Wine Bistro hosts costume contest
Shade Tree Wine Bistro will be hosting a Halloween party ahead of the holiday. Attendees are encouraged to dress up and compete for prizes. 8 p.m. Free. Shade Tree Wine Bistro, 103 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-831-2814.
www.shadetreewinebistro.com
WORTH THE TRIP
Cedar Park (Saturday)
The 10th Annual Fable Fest brings Halloween fun for the whole family. Events include: games, arts and crafts, face painting, costume contest, inflatables, a petting zoo, train and pony rides, live music, drama and dance performances. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Elizabeth Milburn Park and Pool, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5630.
https://cedarparkbooks.org/fable-fest
