Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival
The Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival will be returning to downtown Dripping Springs Oct. 20-22 with more than 25 free song-packed shows a day featuring a wide variety of finely-crafted songs and the people and stories behind them. Six businesses on walkable Mercer Street will be offering free shows throughout both days. See a full schedule online at www.drippingspringssongwritersfestival.com
Oktoberfest in Creedmoor
The community is invited to celebrate Oktoberfest at the Creedmoor Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 21. The festival features breakfast at 8:30 a.m., a parade at 9 a.m., wildlife tours of TDS Ranch beginning at 10 a.m., a live auction at 2 p.m., petting zoo and pony rides as well as craft and food booths, and games. The event benefits the community center and surrounding park and playground areas.
Run for the Hills Race
Join Hays Hill Baptist Church for this 5K, 1K and fun run Oct. 28. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. This event helps raise funds for Rescue-Rebuild-Rejoice, a ministry of Hays Hills Baptist Church that seeks to help single moms through housing, mentoring, and assisting with other needs. After the race, stay for the Fall Family Festival with inflatables, games, candy and prizes. Find more information, including a schedule and how to register, online at budarun.com.
Legends of Tejano Music
The Wittliff Collection at Texas State University is featuring Legends of Tejano Music: Highlights from the Ramón Hernández Archives. This exhibit that runs through Dec. 20 celebrates the rich history of Tejano music through this stunning exhibition featuring treasured artifacts from the world-class collection of famed musicologist Ramón Hernández.
Kyle Quilters Exhibit
The Kyle Quilters group will be showing off their quilts at Historic Kyle City Hall on Oct. 21 and 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors can buy raffle tickets to win a quilt.
Howl-O-Ween House Party
PAWS Shelter of Central Texas in Kyle will host its second annual Howl-O-Ween House Party on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 12-4 p.m. There will be carnival games, a children’s costume contest, live music, and a silent auction. Local vendors will be in attendance selling their wares and services. PAWS will also be holding an adoption special where you are able to Pick Your Adoption Fee out of a pumpkin. Everyone’s invited to this fun, family-friendly event.
