Hootenanny on the Hill
Come out for this Plum Creek tradition on Oct. 14 for a full day of family fun including, races, carnival rides, a petting zoo and much more at Haupt Park and Fairway Fields. The 10K, 5K, 3K and 1K fun run begin at 7 a.m. with registration at 6:30 a.m. The carnival will go from noon to 4 p.m. and live music and BBQ contests from noon to 5 p.m. Music will be provided by Kat Walters, Down South Word of Mouth (spoken stories) and People’s Choice. See a schedule of festival events at www.hootenannyonthehill.com.
Sacred Springs Powwow
The Sacred Springs Powwow is an annual celebration of the Native American culture that has been part of this area for thousands of years hosted by the Indigenous Cultures Institute. Come watch Native dancers, participate in the intertribal dances, and enjoy the booths that offer authentic Native American arts and food at this annual spectacle. It’s a local festival you won’t want to miss.The two-day festival will be held at the Meadow Center in San Marcos Oct. 14-15. See a schedule online at www.indigenouscultures.org/powwow.html.
Strut Your Pup 5K
Come spend the morning with the Texas State Strutters at 5 Mile Dam for the Strut Your Pup 5K Fun Run on Oct. 15. Since Halloween’s right around the corner, you and your furry friend are encouraged to come in costume too. The fun begins promptly at 9 a.m. and check in time begins at 8 a.m. Please feel free to bring your pet(s) with you ... but, don’t forget their leash. Your attendance will help support PAWS Animal Shelter of Central Texas. Register online at www.eventbrite.com/e/strut-your-pup-halloween-5k-fun-run-tickets-37831691608.
‘Opposites Attract’
The Starlight Symphony Orchestra will open exciting 2017-2018 season, themed a “Season of Opposites” with the first concert, “Opposites Attract”. Comparisons of tonality, compositional techniques, and performance styles are accentuated through favorite composers such as Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Haydn in this fun program you won’t want to miss. Performances will be held Oct. 14 7 p.m. at the Hays Performing Arts Center and Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. at Wimberley First Baptist Church.
