11 activities to enjoy in Georgetown during October

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The month of October arrives in Georgetown with a varied schedule of activities for the whole family, highlighting 10 main events that residents can enjoy. Although the list is not exhaustive and all plans are subject to change, these proposals reflect the spirit of the season in the city.

The Georgetown Fall Festival stands out for its 4.5-acre corn maze, in addition to offering a pumpkin patch, pig races, pony rides, and a petting zoo. On the other hand, the Williamson Museum is organizing a ghost tour through the historic downtown, scheduled from October 2 to 30, specifically on Fridays and Saturdays with times at 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m.

In the cultural sphere, the Palace Theatre of Georgetown is presenting the 1943 classic musical titled “Oklahoma!,” which tells the story of a young farm girl torn between two suitors. Likewise, the rubber duck event on the San Gabriel River will feature 300 ducks that will compete in heats of 50, supervised by the Georgetown Police and Fire dive team. Tickets for this race support the American Association of University Women scholarship program for students in the Georgetown school district.

The local rodeo returns with participants from 6 years old to adults, including barrel racing, roping, and a calf event for children. The admission cost is 15 dollars for the general public and 10 dollars for children ages 6 to 10. Additionally, Faith in Action Georgetown will celebrate its 25th annual choral concert, where luminarias can be purchased for 25 dollars to honor loved ones.

The offerings are completed with the Georgetown Art Stroll in the Downtown Cultural District, the comedy “The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League” at the Doug Smith Performance Arts Center, and the festival organized by Georgetown Pride at the Wellspring Methodist Church. There will also be the Chicks for Charity designer purse bingo, with 10 bingo games, and the Day of the Dead celebration in the city center, which will include live music, cultural performances, artisan vendors, and a market dedicated to honoring local history.