Events

Juneteenth celebrations happening this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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.
The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street, Georgetown.

The Georgetown Public Library is located at 402 West Eighth Street, Georgetown.

BiblioFiles: Summer reading and events at the Georgetown Public Library

News Staff
Friday, May 30, 2025
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.
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.

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
RED POPPY FESTIVALApril 25-27Georgetown is the Red Poppy Capital of Texas, with the European flower blooming throughout much of Old Town in the spring.
Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Stephen Quinn, left, as Senex, and Cathie Sheridan, playing Domina, are pictured in a Thursday, March 20, 2025 dress rehearsal of “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” playing on the Palace main stage through April 19th. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Now playing in Georgetown: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum

Andy Sharp
Friday, March 21, 2025
“A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum,” is play on the Georgetown Palace Theatre main stage through April 19th.    Photo by Andy Sharp.  
This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

This pedestrian bridge design by Miguel Rosales was approved last March by Georgetown City Council. It will be built alongside the Austin Avenue vehicular bridges. (Sun Archive)

Bridge architect talks new book, impact of bridges

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Improvements to the Austin Avenue vehicular bridge are well underway, and a new pedestrian bridge is on the way in the near future.
Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The event included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair. Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools. The two races included approximately 1800 participants. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The event included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair. Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools. The two races included approximately 1800 participants. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Roundabout: Upcoming Georgetown events in February and March

News Staff
Friday, February 21, 2025
The Secret GardenThrough March 2This children’s literature classic has been turned into a musical. Mary has been sent to live with her uncle who learns about a secret garden at his manor under lock and key. The production will be held on the Springer Stage. Tickets can be found at www.

Ecumenical service continues into new year

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
For more than 25 years, the Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service has welcomed people of different religions and faith backgrounds to sing, read scripture, take communion, light candles and pray during monthly services.
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