Things to do with kids in Georgetown, TX
Checked · All times are local Central Time (Georgetown time)
Coming up in Georgetown: Lighting of the Square (Nov 27) and Georgetown Christmas Stroll (from Dec 4). 8 always-open places, led by Inner Space Cavern. Prices and hours come from each official site.
Christmas & holiday events: Santa, lights and tree lightings
Lighting of the Square
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 · Entertainment 5:30–6:30pm; lights on about 6pm; Santa photos 6:30–8pm
- Cost
- No fee listed; Santa photos for an unwrapped toy or a monetary donation
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
The courthouse and the lights around the Square switch on the day after Thanksgiving, with the Uptown Carolers. Brown Santa photos inside the courthouse after the lighting. The lights stay on every evening through Jan 1.
✓ Checked Oct 27, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Georgetown Christmas Stroll
- When
- Fri, Dec 4 – Sun, Dec 6 (Dec 4–6) · Fri 4–9:30pm, Sat 10am–9:30pm, Sun 10am–4pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages · Outdoor
Three-day holiday celebration around the historic square with lights, music and the Christmas Parade Saturday at 10am.
✓ Checked Oct 25, 2026 on the organizer's official page
Always-open family places
Most popular first: zoos, aquariums and museums, then nature spots, parks and libraries. Prices come from each official site; "Not stated" means the site doesn't list one.
Inner Space Cavern
- Price
- Adventure Tour: adult $27.95, child $18.95 Mon–Thu; $29.95 / $19.95 Fri–Sun and holidays
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Guided cave tours; Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Georgetown Art Center
- Price
- Free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Free rotating art exhibits downtown; Tue–Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 1–5pm; closed Mondays and holidays
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Williamson Museum
- Price
- Free admission
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
County history museum on the square; Wed–Fri noon–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Cedar Breaks Park (Lake Georgetown)
- Price
- Day use $5 per vehicle; a valid pass or online payment is required (no payment at the gate)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Army Corps of Engineers lake park with a day-use area of 41 covered shelters and lakeshore trails; day use 6am–sunset; swimming only at your own risk outside restricted areas
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Garey Park
- Price
- $2 residents, $5 nonresidents; 3 and under free
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
525-acre park with a big playscape, splash pad and trails
✓ Price verified Oct 25, 2026 · source
Blue Hole Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Spring-fed river spot and trails near downtown; open daily 5am–10pm; free parking at 3rd St and Rock St
San Gabriel Park
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Big riverside park with a playscape and trails
Georgetown Public Library
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
Children's storytimes; Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Georgetown this weekend?
Inner Space Cavern, Georgetown Art Center and Williamson Museum are open most days, but we don't have a Georgetown event listed for this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Next up: Lighting of the Square (Nov 27) and Georgetown Christmas Stroll (Dec 4).
What time is trick-or-treating in Georgetown?
Sunset on Halloween in Georgetown is at 6:43 p.m. Georgetown doesn't list official trick-or-treat hours, so plan around dusk.
What are free things to do with kids in Georgetown?
These are free according to their official sites: 2 places and 1 upcoming event in Georgetown, including Georgetown Art Center, Williamson Museum and Georgetown Christmas Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 6).
Where can kids play indoors in Georgetown when it's too hot or rainy?
We list 4 indoor places in Georgetown: Inner Space Cavern (Adventure Tour: adult $27.95, child $18.95 Mon–Thu), Georgetown Art Center (Free), Williamson Museum (Free admission) and Georgetown Public Library.
When and where can kids see Santa in Georgetown?
We list 2 events with Santa in Georgetown, 1 free: Lighting of the Square (Nov 27) and Georgetown Christmas Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 6).
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Georgetown?
We list 2 holiday light events in Georgetown, 1 free: Lighting of the Square (Nov 27) and Georgetown Christmas Stroll (Dec 4 – Dec 6, free). Our holiday lights guide for the Austin area has more nearby.
What is there to do with toddlers in Georgetown?
We list 5 places in Georgetown that welcome kids under 2, including Cedar Breaks Park (Lake Georgetown), Garey Park and Blue Hole Park. See all 5 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
How much do Georgetown family attractions cost?
Prices from the official sites for 3 places in Georgetown: Inner Space Cavern (Adventure Tour: adult $27.95, child $18.95 Mon–Thu), Cedar Breaks Park (Lake Georgetown, Day use $5 per vehicle) and Garey Park ($2 residents, $5 nonresidents). Confirm before you go; prices change.
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