Events
Following the 1996 July Fourth kids' parade in Georgetown, Garrett and Chyenne Daniels clown around in their patriotic attire. (Sun archive)
Presidents, Independence Day celebrations and Georgetown events
Linda Dwyer
Independence Day is a time to reflect and give thanks for our freedoms. The holiday began with the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.It’s been a federal holiday since 1941.
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Sertoma July 4th gets better every year
Kaitlyn Wilkes
For 42 years, the Sertoma Club of Georgetown has organized fireworks and family festivities for the Fourth of July.
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Juneteenth celebrations happening this weekend
News Staff
Georgetown’s 73rd annual Juneteenth celebration will include a photo exhibit, live entertainment, a parade and a historical marker unveiling over the next week. Some events are a partnership between the city and the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Strings and Things: Al Kaler brings classic country favorites to Dale’s
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes and voices, including the legendary country sounds of Al Kaler.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
BiblioFiles: Summer reading and events at the Georgetown Public Library
News Staff
Are you ready for summer? The Georgetown Public Library is! Summer reading kicks off on June 1 for all ages, whether you are 2 or 102. The theme this year is Color Our World, so let your creativity flow at one of our events or check out something to inspire you.
Friday, May 30, 2025
Art Scapes: Three new exhibits coming to Georgetown Public Library
Ellen Greeney
Local photographer and world traveler Marsha Larrabee presents her first solo exhibit at the Georgetown Public Library. The theme “Our Unique and Wonderful World" is a collection of her photos from around the world on display in the Cafe Gallery.
Friday, May 30, 2025
Sun City Democrats panel on gun reform welcomes publisher of ‘Uvalde Leader-News’
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Three years after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde — and one year after publishing his book Uvalde’s Darkest Hour — Uvalde Leader-News owner and publisher Craig Garnett will visit Georgetown for a panel discussion on gun reform and how his community responded to the tragedy.
Monday, May 26, 2025
MUSIC: Celebrate midweek music with Javier Soliz at Encantada in Georgetown
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Find your favorite places to enjoy the tunes and voices, including Javier Soliz at Encantada Cocina+Cantina in Georgetown, during the “midweek music and margs” performance.May 145 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
San Gabriel Park to host state tree climbing competition
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Adult tree climbers from across Texas will descend upon San Gabriel Park to participate in the Texas Tree Climbing Competition for a chance to qualify for the International Tree Climbing Competition in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Jason Kee, with Memphis Kee, performs during the First Friday concert held on the Williamson County Courthouse lawn on Friday, April 4, 2025. Coordinated by the Downtown Georgetown Association and the Georgetown Beard Club, the free concerts are held on the first Friday of each month. Photo by Andy Sharp.
Roundabout: Events in the Georgetown area through the end of May 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025