I have walked around the Georgetown Town Square a few times and never noticed The Williamson…read moreMuseum. It is a small yet wonderful hidden jewel. It does such a great job of bringing local history to life in a way that's interesting, engaging, and enjoyable to experience. The exhibits were well done, thoughtfully curated, and give you a real appreciation for Williamson County's beginnings. The museum is welcoming, educational, and perfect for all ages...as a visitor I found it interesting to understand Williamson County's history. It's a great stop if you enjoy history or want to learn more about the community you're are visiting. Highly recommend checking it out and supporting this local museum. Important to note, entrance to the museum was free.

I Love that they have different kinds of history and not just about war or land ownership, but also…read morecultural and people from all different walks of life. It's a shame that small town bigots and prudes are reviewing this small local museum poorly because of their views. As people who are newer to the area we were able to learn a lot of information about the past of the area. The man working there had extra stories for us and recommended other historical places in the community to visit. There is nothing that is sexual or outlandish in the exhibits, just true history, perfectly digestible for children. Many of the exhibits are interactive with additional sounds, videos, or items to lift and read under. We found it by exploring the square, but they do offer scheduled tours. Free to visit, but please consider donating or purchasing something that they have on sale in their gift shop to support them!

Waco museum castle that renovated now. The outside of the cattle outlook is beautiful. The square…read moreshape makes the beauty of the look. Great for photo spot. The renovations already started when we were there. We were able to slip in and snap a few photo from the inside. It is beautiful. Unfortunately we don't have the whole tour.

Austin is still weird in some ways, and a giant nugget of its weirdness is sitting on 2.5 acres of…read moreHyde Park in tribute to world renown sculptor, Elisabet Ney (pronounced "NAY"). This unusual building and tiny museum houses her studio and will make you say "wow" a bunch of times. It's central, free to visit, easy to park here, and air conditioned. It's also weirdly wonderful. In the 1800s, this woman went on a starvation diet for weeks until her parents agreed to allow her to study art. She cut her hair super short, wore pants and even scandalized Texans by walking around her plantation in bloomers, omitting skirts or dresses altogether. In Austin in 1892, she built her studio, Formosa, an odd limestone structure with holes in the floor, a hand-pulled elevator and other contraptions to allow her larger than life marble sculptures to be transported from one floor or room to another. Here she slept on a cot, purchased a bookshelf with coupons collected from her favorite cereal (Grape Nuts), and hosted many gatherings of artists and intellectuals. There's so much more to this story.

Celebrated here 3 years in a row. Its great. They offer so much for the entire family for an all…read moreday event! Every year they offer: Carnival Rides (strawberry whirl (my fave) a bounce house/slide Carny foods Skydivers Austin Symphonic Band Free Watermelon Live Stuntman Show Rubber Duck Race Firework Show Move in the park after Fireworks and more.. not sure if all other things are every year as the above mentioned are.. A nice atmosphere. Lots to do. The regular park is there as well as the lake. Plenty of porta potties all around. Plenty of vendors to stroll through and see all the different stuff. Plenty of alcohol! At night there are many people wandering about with glow in the dark accessories for sale. Bring your cooler, your blanket, your chairs, your sunscreen and find a nice spot on the lawn.. and enjoy your day! I HIGHLY recommend staying for the movie that is playing... even if you don't want to see it, because the traffic leaving after the firework show is unimaginable! HAVE FUN!

In 2008 Money Magazine names Round Rock, Texas (about 20 miles from downtown Austin) one of the…read morebest small cities in America to live. I can see why. It's very modern and family oriented. It's almost picture perfect. We stopped by the Frontier Days Celebration on July 4th. It's a huge event with carnival rides, pig races, food trucks, and a few other vendors. I believe they had fireworks at night but we were there in the afternoon. The event was very organized and there was plenty of parking. I'd say they drew a crowd in the thousands on July 4th. This is a free event and its' really quite nice. Very nice for families with younger children.

Been coming here for years great stuff good money maker for the youth and their mission trips. I…read morehave been a vendor myself for a few years now highly recommend to pick something up for yourself or a gift. We never miss one. Marina that sets it up she is phenomenal.

Quite a fun large crafts fair put on every year by Hillcrest Baptist Church on the last weekend of…read moreOctober. It's free and it's one of the earliest arts & crafts shows in the area, so you can get a jump on your holiday shopping. Walking in any of the entrances, you will be greeted by a friendly older lady sitting at an information desk who will be happy to answer any questions and hand you a colorful booklet with maps, listing and locations of vendors, and the church's ministries information. Over 80 vendors' booths fill the large and small rooms of this spacious church. Visitors are guided from one room to the next, along a well defined path. All kinds of vendors fill the rooms; unique jewelry makers, handsewn dresses, aprons, kitchen towels, home decor knick-knacks, canned jellies and pickles, and Austin-original items like birdfeeders made from colorful dishes. Some of the items' styling is up-to-date; others are very traditional. Not everything is handmade, and there are a few resellers such as Tupperware, cosmetics, or The Pampered Chef, but they don't overwhelm the feeling of the fair. This year I found cute travel pillowcases and wooden wall art. There's likely something for everyone on your list here. Prices range from reasonable to a downright bargain. In the center of the church is the gym which has several aisles of vendors as well as food for sale. Hillcrest has a large kitchen in the gym which is run by adults but cashiered by the youth group. "Margaret's Chocolate Cake" here is LEGENDARY (with or without nuts). It's a must have; the cake is moist, delicious and flavorful and it rivals any restaurant. You can pre-order a whole cake on their restaurant. They also offer enchilada dinners (not so great), chicken croissant sandwiches and other foods. There's a dining room set up around the corner. It's a fun, family atmosphere. The youth group also helps the vendors set up and tear down their booths. Well done, Hillcrest! They HAVE been operating for 24 years so they know how to do it.

I heard about this 5 or 6 months ago but never was able to make it out because of weather or other…read moreplans, but finally made it yesterday for the monthly viewing open to the public. They have 1 fee viewing night open to the public a month so be sure to check out the website in advance to see when it's open, if weather will be good for viewing and what you'll be able to see that month. It's a bit difficult to locate as its way off in the corner of the campus and not really visible from the street and requires a short stroll down a paved path to get out to the actual observatory. Walking with my smartphone navigation was definitely the way to go to locate the actual spot. Once you get there there were a couple observatory rooms as well as 5 or so other telescopes set up, each viewing a different moon, planet, nebula, galaxy or supernova. By each telescope, there was a member of the Southwestern Physics or Astronomy department on hand to clearly explain what you will be seeing, how far it is away, as well as give you other interesting facts about it as well as answer any questions you may have. We got a couple fantastic looks at the moon with lots of detailed pics of craters, hardened lava flows, etc... as well as a look at Jupiter, it's rings and moons and also a Supernova and various other galaxies and gas cloud formations. A couple minutes was as long as we waited for any of the telescopes and the staff on hand were very helpful and knowledgable. A great date night activity, or something different to do with the kids and family as well.

The 27th Red Poppy Festival taking place in Georgetown, Texas on April 24-26, 2026 is an…read moreinteractive and welcoming spring celebration that truly captures the heart of the community. The festival is held in the city's historic downtown square. The festival brings together live music, artisans, vendors, food trucks, parades, and family-friendly activities in a festive atmosphere. The streets come alive with color, energy, and the signature red poppies that symbolize Georgetown's identity as the "Red Poppy Capital of Texas". Until today, I did not know this well-kept secret. It was so cool to see so many people with poppy clothing - dresses, tops, pants and even one gentleman with a red poppy beard. My friend and I spent 6 hours at the festival. This festival has a little something for everyone. Georgetown visitors and residents enjoyed multiple music stages (Red Poppy, Mayfair and Celebrate) featuring local and nationally recognized performers, browse more than 150 handmade artisan booths, and take part in traditions he such as the Poppy Parade, classic car show, and the POPP Pup Parade. The featured bands while we visited included: Red Poppy Stage Schedule American Gypsy Band: 5:15-6:15 p.m. Jade Eagleson: 6:45-8 p.m. Maddie & Tae: 8:30-10 p.m. Mayfair Stage Schedule Rich Stolp: 4-5 p.m. Celebrate Stage Schedule GISD Ballet Folklorico and Mariachi Band: 4-4:50 p.m. Georgetown Palace Theatre Education: 5-5:55 p.m. The Red Poppy Festival fostered a huge sense of community. Local businesses, volunteers, and performers came together to create a warm, authentic small-town experience. With thoughtful touches such as shuttles, accessible parking options, and pet-friendly policies, the festival reflects Georgetown's hospitality and commitment to inclusivity. The event was well-organized, free to attend, and designed to appeal to all ages, making it an ideal outing for families, couples, and friends. The Red Poppy Festival was a joyful celebration of spring, local culture, and community pride and a standout event in Central Texas's festival calendar. Only one thing that could have made it better was to see actual fresh poppies.

Great local event that we were able to attend for the first time since moving in the area…read more Tons and tons of different vendors selling food, arts, crafts, products, services and much more. I loved the setup, putting vendors back to back and not closing off the regular stores in the area. We wandered for a few hours checking out stores and booths, mixing between so we could get relief from the heat. We were able to be more exposed to stores we maybe wouldn't have stopped into before this event. Due to the event spanning multiple blocks it was easy to find street parking that didn't feel super far away from the action. They had a designated area where 6 or 7 food trucks were parked. This was the only area that needs to be setup differently in the future. Long lines and it was confusing who was in line and difficult to stay out of others way or to get through past people waiting in line or for food to be done. We'll definitely be attending again next year and will probably go later in the day to enjoy the free concerts in the square as well.

Highly recommend but give yourself more than 2 hours to explore thoroughly. My son is 8 and he…read morereally enjoyed everything here. There's so much to see and read about. Definitely walk the track to see the aircraft's and helicopters. There's also a row of tanks on the other side of the museum building that I wish we spotted before leaving but we were on a time crunch. Will be back for sure!

This place was top-notch for military Museum enthusiast and history buffs. I've been to many…read moremilitary museums. This one was very impressive. There is multiple tanks from different conflicts. Lots of artillery and historic artifacts. The Vietnam era weapons demonstration was phenomenal. I've never seen anything like it. This place is really underrated and not probably well-known.

One of the worst vendor experiences I've ever had. The owner is the rudest person I've ever had…read morethe "pleasure" of working with. I as impressed up front that the website was organized and professional, but dealing with her attitude and personality were extremely off-putting for the get go. I wish I had never signed up to be a vendor. She repeatedly talked down to me via email about what I could bring to the market and treated me like I was incompetent. Steer clear of this business owner!

Saw a lot of great art, from jewelry to paintings, one lady named Melanie made cool artwork out of…read moreshotgun shells and brass, everything from home made soaps to clothes, and a food truck dubbed snofellas funnel cakes.