Weekend Picks for Oct. 17-19
The Highland Lakes area has much to offer visitors and residents this weekend. Check out our top picks for Oct. 17-19, 2025: Need more fun? Find more weekend events here.
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HAUNTED HIGHLAND LAKES: Old Bluffton, an underwater ghost town
At the bottom of Lake Buchanan rests in pieces the town of Old Bluffton. The once-thriving Central Texas community was consumed by the lake when Buchanan Dam was built across the Colorado River in 1937. Now, it is a watery Read more…
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HAUNTED HIGHLAND LAKES: The past lives of Six Mile Cemetery and School
About 8 miles west of Llano, Texas, ghost hunters will find a two-for-one haunted habitat. First is Six Mile School, where, according to urban legend, those who wrote their names three times on the (now-gone) chalkboard died within a week. Read more…
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Spooky fun in the Highland Lakes
The Highland Lakes turns into the Haunted Lakes in October with chilling and fun-filling seasonal and Halloween events. Check out some of our favorites below. (This list could grow as events are added to the 101HighlandLakes.com calendar.) FRIGHTFUL FESTIVALS Harvest Read more…
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Highland Lakes’ spookiest spots
The Highland Lakes is home to centuries-old buildings full of strange energies and archives of gunfights and tall tales of the Old West. With such history comes the mystery of the paranormal: sights, sounds — and even smells — that Read more…
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HCCT’s special events spotlight singers, songs, and Shakespeare
The Hill Country Community Theatre in Cottonwood Shores stages several special productions during its 2025-26 season, including odes to iconic singers, songs, and Shakespeare. The events alternate each with the HCCT’s Season 40 lineup of plays. The special schedule starts Read more…
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‘Explore Bowhunting’ at Inks Lake State Park
Learn the finer points of bowhunting during an all-ages workshop at Inks Lake State Park on Saturday, Oct. 11. The event is in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Community Archery Program. “Explore Bowhunting” is from 10 a.m.-2 Read more…
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Go wild for STEM: Science Mill exhibit explores biomimicry
The Science Mill in Johnson City is getting a little “wild” with a new exhibit that blends the wonders of nature and science into an engaging adventure for all ages. The limited-time STEM in the Wild, open from Oct. 1 Read more…
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Pioneer to Paleoindian: October events revisit Highland Lakes history
Visit a different era at four events in the Highland Lakes in October. The following exhibits and festivals highlight Hill Country history stretching from the recent past to pioneer days to the Paleoindian period. Up first: “Llano Showcase” exhibit Oct. Read more…
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EXPLORING LCRA PARKS: Turkey Bend Recreation Area
Some of the best access points to the fabled hills and shores of the Highland Lakes are through the numerous Lower Colorado River Authority parks and recreation areas. The LCRA is best known for its management of water and energy Read more…
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