Events
BY DACIA GARCIA
Downtown Candy Crawl Previously known as the Boo Bash, Georgetown residents can celebrate the spooky holiday by trick- or-treating at local businesses at this event hosted by Downtown Georgetown Association. Attendees are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.
October
Williamson County Fair and Rodeo Residents can look forward to family fun for everyone with a variety of competitive rodeo events and games. Individuals can participate in a “Rumble at the Rodeo” vegetable contest and a decorated pumpkin contest from 10-11 a.m. Oct. 26 in addition to the other fair activities. • Oct. 23-26, times vary • Free (admission Oct. 23, veterans Oct. 24), $7-$20 (price varies by age group and event day) • Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail, Taylor • www.wilcofair.com A Ghostly Evening The night will feature a 45-minute performance by the Central Texas Philharmonic string quartet. Lindsey Brisbine, the host of “The Chilling Podcast,” will tell scary stories. Doors open at 6 p.m. with tarot readings and an in-house metaphysical shop provided by Silver Moon Curios. • Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. • $25 (admission) • Georgetown Palace Theatre Springer Stage, 16th annual Boo Run Exceptional Georgetown Alliance will host its annual fundraising event featuring a 5K chip-timed run, a 1-mile fun run and a kids costume contest. Proceeds from the event will go toward EGA’s mission to provide summer camp, sports and recreation opportunities for children with cognitive and physical disabilities. • Oct. 26, 9 a.m. (5K), 10:15 a.m. (1-mile run) • $25 (1-mile run), $40 (5K run) • San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.exceptionalgeorgetown.org Harvest Moon Festival and Fundraiser Hosted by Wolf Ranch at Hillwood, a master- planned community, and the Wolf Ranch Residential Community’s Homeowners Association, the event will feature a 1-mile spooky fun run, music, food, raffles, a pumpkin patch, bounce houses, a petting zoo, complimentary drinks and vendor booths. Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. All proceeds from the fun run, activities and raffles will go to Georgetown ISD. • Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • Free (admission), $5 (fun run single-person admission), $20 (fun run family-of-four admission) • Wolf Ranch, 129 Canyon View Road, Georgetown • www.wolfranchhoa.org 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.georgetownpalace.com Harley’s Angels Sanctuary Barktoberfest Dogs and their owners are invited to attend the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. It will include silent auctions, live auctions, an artist specializing in metal work, raffles, live entertainment and a pup pamperer offering nail trims. Items will be available for purchase, including baked goods and T-shirts.
• Oct. 27, 1-4 p.m. • Free (admission)
• Downtown Georgetown District, 103 W. Seventh St., Georgetown • www.dgagtx.org
November
Arts and Crafts Fair Hosted by the Sun City Texas Community Association, the annual event will include over 100 craft vendors indoors and outdoors on the back patio and in the Sun City Social Center and Craft Center. A variety of Sun City clubs are scheduled to participate, including creative clay and china, fabric and fiber, stained glass, and woodworking. • Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • Sun City Texas Community Association, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown • www.sctexas.org Fur Ball The Williamson County Animal Shelter will host its 15th annual fundraising gala presented by Best Friends Animal Society. The event will feature a silent auction, a live auction and a wine toss. All proceeds from the ball will go toward the shelter’s fostering program. Attire is cocktail to formal, and only ages 16 and up are allowed entry. • Nov. 2, 6-10 p.m. • $130 (admission), $210 (couples admission) • Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center, 1111 Woodlawn Ave., Georgetown • www.wcrasfurball.com The Georgetown Christmas Shopping Spectacular The annual fundraiser will benefit First Baptist Georgetown’s Children’s Weekday Education, a Christian preschool offering child care and classes for toddlers to kindergarten-age children. Attendees can expect food vendors, home goods, jewelry, fine arts, toys, themed gift baskets and clothing for all ages. • Nov. 7-8, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • First Baptist Georgetown, 1333 W. University Ave., Georgetown • www.fbgweekday.com Field of Honor The Rotary Club of Georgetown will host the eighth annual event displaying 2,000 full-size flags. The flags will honor military personnel, veterans, first responders, K-9 units and equestrian heroes. Flags can be purchased and dedicated online or at the event. Funds raised from flag sales benefit nonprofit organizations that provide services to veterans and first responders. Attendees can expect a grand opening event for the field Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m. and a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. • Nov. 9-17, times vary • Free (admission to most events), $25 (reposted flag in perfect condition), $45 (new flag)
Trick or Treat Trail Local businesses and organizations will pass out candy to trick-or-treaters, and there will be games available for attendees at Georgetown Parks & Recreation’s annual event. A movie will be shown at the Legacy Pavilion after trick-or-treating ends at 7 p.m. Costumes are encouraged.
• Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov
• San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntxfieldofhonor.org
Veterans Day Ceremony The Sun City Texas Community Association will host the annual ceremony featuring service recognition; a performance by the Georgetown High School band and orchestra; and guest speaker Command Sgt. Maj. Michelle L. Thompson, the senior enlisted adviser to the deputy adjutant general for the state of Texas. • Nov. 11, 11 a.m. • Free (admission) • Veterans Memorial Plaza, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown • www.sctexas.org Turkey Trails Individuals can celebrate Thanksgiving by participating in the annual run hosted by Bodies Race Company. The kids dash will be untimed and is open to ages 10 and under. Participants will receive a mini bib, a youth-sized shirt and a kids dash pin. The 1-mile run registration includes a designer shirt and a challenge pin. 1K and 5K registration includes a custom bib, a designer shirt and a finisher medal. Treats will be provided at the finish line, and chip-timing with live results and rewards will be available. • Nov. 16, 9 a.m. • $15 (kids dash, 1K and 5K admission for ages 12 and under), $20 (1-mile admission), $36 (1K and 5K adult admission), $40 (virtual race admission) • Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown • https://bit.ly/3U4U36J
• Oct. 26, 2-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Mulligan’s Restaurant,
150 Dove Hollow Trail, Georgetown • www.harleysangelssanctuary.org
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