Events

“Texas Storm” image by John Leek on display at Mulligan’s.

“Texas Storm” image by John Leek on display at Mulligan’s.

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Art Scapes: Texas Parks hosts birding art contest

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Texas Parks hosts birding art contestThe Great Texas Birding Classic is the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the United States. Created and organized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, this friendly birding for conservation event is happening now and artwork is involved.
The 27th annual Red Poppy Festival takes place across downtown Georgetown April 24-26, with music, food, vendors, parades and fun.

The 27th annual Red Poppy Festival takes place across downtown Georgetown April 24-26, with music, food, vendors, parades and fun.

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Plan ahead for Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The 27th annual Red Poppy Festival takes place across downtown Georgetown April 24-26, with music, food, vendors, parades and fun.
Elle Townley, 16, performed along Seventh Street on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in downtown Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Elle Townley, 16, performed along Seventh Street on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in downtown Georgetown. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Roundabout: Events April 10 - May 8, 2026

Nicholas Cicale
Friday, April 10, 2026
The following events are taking place in and around the Georgetown area through the end of April. Traveling Nanas share storiesLark & Owl in downtown Georgetown will host “Here We Go: Lessons for Living Fearlessly from Two Traveling Nanas” authors Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip.

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Street closures set for Two Step Inn

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, March 27, 2026
The Two Step Inn country musical festival will return to San Gabriel Park April 18-19. To accommodate the event, roads and areas around the park and downtown Georgetown will close starting on April 7 through April 24. Closures and reopens will happen in different phases.
Repairs are in progress at the 100-year-old Georgetown Palace Theatre. A majority of repairs should be completed in late April. Courtesy The Palace Theatre

Repairs are in progress at the 100-year-old Georgetown Palace Theatre. A majority of repairs should be completed in late April. Courtesy The Palace Theatre

Tenors to perform at two fundraisers this week supporting Palace Theatre rebuild effort

Linda Dwyer
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Support the Palace by attending an intimate deluxe performance by Tenors UnLimited (the “Rat Pack of Opera”) from the United Kingdom on Thursday, March 26, at City Post Chophouse. Drinks and heavy appetizers are part of the package. Buy tickets ($100 each) at https://georgetownpalace.ludus.

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Holocaust exhibit offers children glimpse at history

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Congregation Havurah Shalom, in partnership with the Georgetown Public Library will be hosting its Holocaust exhibit “A Reason to Remember” from April 13 to May 21. Deborah Roth-Howe will talk about the families featured in the exhibit on April 12, from 2-4 p.m.
Misty Poe’s art will be part of the 2026 Taylor Studio Tour.

Misty Poe’s art will be part of the 2026 Taylor Studio Tour.

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Art Scapes: Mainly Art season begins in Round Rock’s Prete Plaza

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The 2026 Spring season of Mainly Art begins on March 28 in downtown Round Rock from 10 a.m., until 3 p.m. This monthly event continues as a vibrant, free, outdoor art market held along historic Main Street from March to June in Prete Plaza and the downtown Paseo.
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