Guides

Are you being scammed? Here's what to look out for

In 2025, there were about 560,000 total scams reported in the U.S., with $20.9 billion in reported losses. Georgetown residents fall victim weekly, with reported losses ranging from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands at a time.
Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025. The annual pumpkin patch includes 46,000 pounds of pumpkins from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Pumpkins are available from early October until Halloween.    Photo by Andy Sharp

Valentina Sanchez was among the volunteers helping unload more than 3,000 pumpkins at Georgetown First United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025. The annual pumpkin patch includes 46,000 pounds of pumpkins from the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Pumpkins are available from early October until Halloween. Photo by Andy Sharp

Fall activities guide: 110 events and activities to explore around Georgetown this fall and winter

Fall officially begins Tuesday, September 22, and while it’s still hot outside, the Georgetown area is a hotbed for autumn activities and festivals each year. This guide includes more than 100 events taking place from now until the end of the year.
Lauren MacLeod, as Anna, and Jon Bristol, playing Kristoff, are pictured in a scene from the Thursday, November 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “Frozen,” playing through February 1, 2026 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Lauren MacLeod, as Anna, and Jon Bristol, playing Kristoff, are pictured in a scene from the Thursday, November 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “Frozen,” playing through February 1, 2026 on the Springer Stage. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Winter event guide: Holiday fun is around the corner

Thanksgiving this Thursday, November 27, kicks off the holiday season, and the Georgetown area has a plethora of winter activities scheduled for the next month for adults and children alike.
 From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue.  The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program,  mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

From left, VP of Resource Development Linda Stephens, VP of Marketing Yvonne Woodburn, Southwestern Volunteer Holly Akers, and VP of Finance Deborah Thomas stand in the newly-decorated Assistance League Thrift Shop at 900 North Austin Avenue. The Assistance League supports causes including Operation School Bell — which provides clothing to students up to fifth grade — Georgetown ISD’s Bridges program, mentoring and reading programs in Jarrell and Florence ISDs, teacher funding and scholarships.

Volunteer guide: Ways to give back this holiday season

Explore opportunities to help others in the Georgetown area. This guide lists area nonprofit organizations, service clubs and public groups that offer volunteer opportunities to residents or fundraisers that support the community.This list is not comprehensive.
Avery Pitz, center, playing Little Ti Moune, is shown in a scene from the Thursday, May 18, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Once On This Island," playing on the Palace Theater's Springer Stage through June 18.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Avery Pitz, center, playing Little Ti Moune, is shown in a scene from the Thursday, May 18, 2023 dress rehearsal of "Once On This Island," playing on the Palace Theater's Springer Stage through June 18. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Support theatre programs around the Georgetown area

The Palace Theatre has served Williamson County for almost 100 years. The Georgetown facility opened in 1925 as a movie theater and switched to play productions in 1991. The Springer Stage, 810 South Austin Avenue, holds 291 patrons within the vintage theater.
Carolyn Steenken of Georgetown holds onto her souvineer wine glass as she makes her way around the square during the 2016 Georgetown Swirl, held Saturday night  at a number of businesses around the square.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

Carolyn Steenken of Georgetown holds onto her souvineer wine glass as she makes her way around the square during the 2016 Georgetown Swirl, held Saturday night at a number of businesses around the square. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Georgetown Drink Guide: Cheers to Georgetown!

Whether you’re wandering the Square or looking for a night out with friends, Georgetown has a selection of establishments to quench your thirst.
Inga Conway helps her son Fin, 5, use spray paint to create a mural at the South Main Arts Festival on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Inga Conway helps her son Fin, 5, use spray paint to create a mural at the South Main Arts Festival on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Georgetown Art Guide: Painting the town beautiful

As Georgetown has grown over the years, so too have opportunities to find, view, exhibit and create works of art.
Artist Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, 2023 with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native.   The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street.

Artist Adam Davenport poses for a photo on Thursday, January 19, 2023 with the mural he's painting of World 100 Meter champion and Olympics Silver medalist Fred Kerley, a Taylor native. The mural is being painted on the Ford Ground Storage Tank at 1606 North Main Street.

Art guide: Destinations around Williamson County offer more opportunities for art enthusiasts

Venturing outside of Georgetown, there are many art venues to enjoy including exhibits, sculptures and murals.Round RockRound Rock’s historic downtown area is home to art galleries, displays and outdoor plazas that can be enjoyed while visiting.Downtowner Art Gallery, 231 East Main Street, Ste.