Hello Georgetown! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A 50-year art show, a sunset movie series, and a Y2K train ride + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Celebrating a creative milestone: Marking 50 years, Williamson County Art Guild will present The Legacy Show in Georgetown this November and December, showcasing members’ best works as demand grows and volunteer needs persist -- learn more about the show.
Protecting local waterways: Texas Water Resources Institute hosts a free public meeting today in Round Rock on the Brushy Creek Watershed Protection Plan to discuss water quality concerns and develop locally supported strategies -- learn how to get involved.
Extended-stay growth continues: Choice Hotels opened its 30th Everhome Suites in Georgetown, marking a milestone for the brand’s extended-stay push near Austin and reflecting strong demand from business and project-based travelers nationwide -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Plant vibes incoming: If your beds are crying for color or your sprinkler setup needs adult supervision, Hillside Nursery has the plants, flowers, and licensed irrigation know-how to revive the yard, plus landscaping, grass installation, hydro-mulching, and lighting to make the whole place look like you totally planned it.
Shady river escape: Whether you're walking the dog, corralling kids, or just pretending to take a "phone meeting," San Gabriel Park delivers easy greenery, big trees, and plenty of room to breathe by the river. Pack a snack, lace up, and let Georgetown do its mellow thing.
Arcade fix, no fuss: Whether you need a kid-pleaser or a brain break between errands, Walburg Arcade is a family-friendly, smoke-free, climate-controlled pocket of classic games that run on tokens. It’s tucked beside the Biergarten at Walburg German Restaurant, so you can chase high scores while everyone else chills.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Georgetown Car Seat Event @ Williamson County Georgetown Annex | Wednesday (6/24) at 4:00 PM – Certified child passenger safety techs will check your car seat for proper install, fit, expiration, and recalls. Think of it as a tune up for the contraption that makes you curse more than I-35. No appointment needed, and qualifying families can get replacements.
🥍 Grade (7-12) LAX & Splash Summer Camp @ Frost Elementary School | Thursday (6/25) at 9:00 AM – If your 7th to 12th grader needs a break from AC and algorithms, send them to the LAX & Splash camp at the Frost Elementary fields. All levels get real coaching, reps, small-sided games, and a little water therapy. You get shade, they sleep well.
🎬 Sunset Movie Series: National Treasure (PG) @ San Gabriel Park | Friday (6/26) at 8:00 PM – National Treasure under the Georgetown sky, free on the Event Lawn at San Gabriel Park, with early popcorn and activities to keep the herd occupied. Blankets, chairs, and snacks fit right in, and the first 100 guests can claim Zydeco Ice, because free tastes better.
🥕 Wolf Ranch Farmers Market @ Wolf Ranch Farmers Market | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Take a leisurely Georgetown lap at Wolf Ranch Farmers Market, where Jujube’s one-ingredient, all-natural dog treats earn instant tail wags and come with free samples. You get your steps, small talk, and a smug sense of good pet parenting, your pup gets the good stuff.
🚆 Bertram Flyer: Y2K Train @ Cedar Park Depot | Saturday (6/27) at 9:00 AM – Whether you survived the Y2K bug with a flip phone or a PalmPilot, ride vintage railcars from Cedar Park through the Hill Country, over Short Creek Canyon, and across the South San Gabriel trestle. It is early-2000s flair without dial-up, with beer, wine, and mimosas.
🛟 Water Safety Day @ One of the Kids (Cedar Park) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Pool season sneaks up faster than that next road detour, so consider a calm, sensory friendly intro to the water. Kids on the spectrum get 1:1, 25-minute lessons with Autism Society trained instructors, plus free life jackets for kids and siblings, and sensory kits.
🧒 Mini Music Makers @ Penfold Theatre Company (Round Rock) | Sunday (6/28) at 9:30 AM – If your tiny roommate has been drumming on Tupperware, bring your 0 to 5 crew to Penfold for Music Together demos with Armstrong Community Music School. Thirty minutes of singing, movement, rhythm play, and instrument exploration, side-by-side with you, in a Round Rock theater, judgment-free.
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07 — The Georgetown report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 95°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 0%
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