Events
Ellen Greeney
Three new art installations grace the walls of the Georgetown Public Library at 402 West Eighth Street.For animals galore, visit the library’s Cafe Gallery to see Don Ballard’s “If You Can’t Get to the Zoo, the Zoo Will Come to You.
Friday, February 13, 2026
Art Scapes: 2027 Art Center Exhibit proposals deadline
Ellen Greeney
The Georgetown Art Center is looking for exhibits to be displayed in 2027. The deadline for proposal is February 28, 2026.Each year at this time, the Art Center collects proposals and selects a panel to review proposals and recommend finalists for the 2027 showcases.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Georgetown's Red Poppy Festival 2026 lineup finalized
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The 2026 Red Poppy Festival brings not just vendors and food for visitors, but music from artists like Maddie & Tae, Jade Eagleson and Dysfunkshun Junkshun, making a fun environment for the whole family. The Red Poppy Festival will take place on April 24- 26.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Art scapes: New arts center opens in downtown Round Rock
Ellen Greeney
The City Arts Center in downtown Round Rock opened its doors in the Griffith Building offering ample space for art plus two-story-high cathedral ceilings and views of the paseo. This revitalized building was once a fire house, an auto shop, City Hall and the library.
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Reflect on Holocaust Remembrance Day with Congregation Havurah Shalom
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Deborah Roth-Howe
Congregation Havurah Shalom of Sun City is partnering with the Georgetown Public Library to host a free event for Holocaust Remembrance Day in April that will feature the story of multiple families in a small German town during WWII as told by Deborah Roth-Howe, a descendent of...
Friday, January 23, 2026
Enjoy art year round with the Williamson County Art Guild
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The Williamson County Art Guild is seeking area artists for a new set of art education classes and workshops that will be done in partnership with the Georgetown Project’s NEST office.
Monday, January 19, 2026
“Wormhole” by Ken Johnston is currently on display as part of the Round Rock Image Creators “Geometries: Exploring Shapes” exhibit at the library.
BiblioFiles: New year, new events at Georgetown Public Library
Bibliofiles
It’s a new year, which means there is new art at the Georgetown Public Library. Emily Latham’s “The Georgetown Collection” will be on display in the first-floor café gallery. Latham’s linocut prints celebrate the small businesses, restaurants, and historic buildings that make Georgetown home. Mr.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Art Scapes: Georgetown City Hall gallery features Jan Anderson-Paxson
Ellen Greeney
Georgetown City Hall gallery features “Shifting Tonalities of Water, Sand and Sky” by Jan Anderson-Paxson. The opening reception is January 20 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. featuring live music, charcuterie and wine. Meet the artist and discuss her featured works on display throughout the gallery.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Strings & Things: Fun Gus and The Schrooms come to town
Ellen Greeney
Williamson County is home to a multitude of live music genres from rock and country to classical and symphonic. Come and enjoy the tunes, rhythms and sounds of local talent including Fun Gus & The Shrooms in Pflugerville.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Georgetown residents make their way along Martin Luther King Jr. Street as they participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day march and celebration held at Macedonia Baptist Church on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Sun Archive)
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Georgetown events
Kaitlyn Wilkes
The third Monday of January is always reserved for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to remember the civil rights leader and his contributions to the people of the United States and beyond. In Georgetown, there are three events that take place annually to honor the legacy of Dr. King.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026