Events

Lita Hernandez, front right, performs with Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos,  held Saturday November 1, 2025  in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street.  The event included music and dance performances throughout the day.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lita Hernandez, front right, performs with Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Out and About: Georgetown celebrates Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico but was celebrated locally with beautiful symbols, traditions and imagery in the remembrance of loved ones.The joyful three-day holiday starts October 31 with the Day of the Little Angels when spirits of deceased children visit their families.
Eileen McMullen and her daughter Isabella, 3, embrace the music of Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos,  held Saturday November 1, 2025  in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street.  The event included music and dance performances throughout the day.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Eileen McMullen and her daughter Isabella, 3, embrace the music of Mariachi Espuelas during Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos, held Saturday November 1, 2025 in the South Main Arts District along 9th Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos

Georgetown’s Dia de los Muertos festival was held Saturday November 1, 2025,  in the South Main Arts District along Ninth Street. The event included music and dance performances throughout the day. Photos by Andy Sharp.
Donna Winters artwork on display at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

Donna Winters artwork on display at the Williamson County Art Guild gallery.

Art Scapes: Veteran artists receive praise, support

The Williamson County Art Guild and ArtSpark Texas present the 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit, a juried exhibition showcasing the creativity and talent of those who have served in the military.Offer praise and support for our amazing veterans at the reception is 5-7 p.m.
From left, Mike and Kathy Sullivan, Gail Guill, Kerri McWhirter, Betty Mayfield and Linda Edman are some of the participants who will showcase their homes for the Sun City Kiwanis home holiday tours event. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

From left, Mike and Kathy Sullivan, Gail Guill, Kerri McWhirter, Betty Mayfield and Linda Edman are some of the participants who will showcase their homes for the Sun City Kiwanis home holiday tours event. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Five homes will open their doors for fundraising campaign

As part of the 24th home holiday tours by the Sun City Kiwanis Club, five homes will be in the spotlight with Christmas decorations galore to raise funds for scholarships for Georgetown high school seniors and Key Clubs.
 Pigs make their way around the course for the for the Swifty Swine show at the Williamson County Fair on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Held at the Williamson County Expo Center, the fair and rodeo continues through Saturday.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Pigs make their way around the course for the for the Swifty Swine show at the Williamson County Fair on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Held at the Williamson County Expo Center, the fair and rodeo continues through Saturday. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Williamson County Fair opening night

Held at the Williamson County Expo Center, the Williamson County Fair opened on Wednesday, October 22. The fair and rodeo continues through Saturday evening.  
Ted Keller’s “New York Living” is on display at the Palace Theatre lobby gallery.

Ted Keller’s “New York Living” is on display at the Palace Theatre lobby gallery.

Art Scapes: ‘Childhood Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,’ call for art

Round Rock Arts is calling for art representing “Childhood Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.” The deadline for submission is October 31 at roundrockarts.org.Accepted artworks will be on display from November 17 until January 15 at the County’s Jester Annex in Round Rock.
American Gypsy Band is performing as part of the Deutschen Pfest at Pflugerville’s Pfluger Park.

American Gypsy Band is performing as part of the Deutschen Pfest at Pflugerville’s Pfluger Park.

Strings & Things: Major fall festivals include all-star music lineups

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 Oktoberfest, Art Festivals, the infamous Hairy Man Festival and the Red Dirt Festival with live music at every turn and on multiple stages.
Parker Couch and Robert Slack investigate a scene with Erik Powers (floor) performing as Actor 2.

Parker Couch and Robert Slack investigate a scene with Erik Powers (floor) performing as Actor 2.

Classic mystery on the Playhouse stage for October

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery opened at the Palace Playhouse October 10. The crowd pleasing performance was directed with precision by Meredith Connely.The retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1902 Sherlock Holmes story, “The Hound of the Baskervilles” was created by Ken Ludwig.