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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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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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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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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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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The Highland Lakes area has much to offer visitors and residents this weekend. Check out our top picks for Oct. 3-5, 2025: Need more fun? Find more weekend events here.
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Drink in fall’s beauty and bounty at four October trail runs in the Highland Lakes. Two are odes to autumn, while the other two toast local beers and wines with Halloween themes. OCT. 4 Autumn Harvest trail runs Turkey Bend Read more…
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Autumn in the Highland Lakes arrives with seasonal events, even though temperatures haven’t quite left summer behind. But you can pick a pumpkin and pretend it’s 30 degrees cooler! Here are some favorite 2025 fall festivals in the Highland Lakes Read more…
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The Horseshoe Bay Cultural Enrichment Society presents three big musical events this fall as part of its mission of “connecting audiences to shared experiences of artistic expression and lifelong discovery.” Performances take place at Quail Point Lodge, 107 Twilight Lane Read more…
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Spicewood Live! returns with a 2025-26 lineup showcasing blues, Latin, classical, Americana, country, and jazz. Spicewood Arts’ 26th concert season starts in September and ends in May with performances almost monthly at Spicewood Vineyards Event Center, 1419 CR 409. Season Read more…
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