Weekend picks, events, and happenings in the Highland Lakes

The top weekly picks of fun things to do in the Highland Lakes.

The Highland Lakes area has much to offer visitors and residents this weekend. Check out our top picks for Oct. 10-12, 2025:

  • Demolition Derby! The Burnet County Rodeo Demolition Derby is Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. Tickets at the gate.
  • Fort Croghan Day is Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum and grounds in Burnet. Take a peek at what life was like for early settlers in Burnet County. Free!
  • The Highland Lakes Master Naturalists are hosting a Monarch Festival Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Quarry Park in Granite Shoals. Learn about these big, beautiful butterflies and how beneficial they are. Free!
  • Wakepoint LBJ in Kingsland hosts Outdoor Movie Night on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Family-friendly movie and free popcorn.
  • The Llano Art Guild celebrates ArtOberfest on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. at the gallery in Llano. Festive food, music, and beer highlight this fundraiser.
  • Harvest of Fall Fun continues at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls. Features corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkins, flower picking, homemade treats, and more.

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