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3rd Annual Dia De Los Muertos Community Ofrenda Oct 14 - Nov 4 Help us create a beautiful community ofrenda at Ranch Park! Bring your cherished photos, marigolds, flameless candles, and monarch butterfly decor to honor those we’ve lost. We welcome all to take part in this meaningful tradition.
Let’s fill this space with love and memories! Dripping Springs Ranch Park
• 1042 Event Center Dr • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Songwriters Fest Oct 17-19 Oct 17 • 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Oct 18 • 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Oct 19 • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This 3-day music festival treats music lovers to a wide variety of amazing songs and the people and stories behind the finely crafted tunes.
The songwriting showcases give attendees the opportunity to experience tomorrow’s headliners in small-stage “listening room” performances at unique venues in historic downtown Dripping Springs. On 7 stages, featuring 70 shows, 35+ songwriters will perform in an “in the round” Nashvillestyle song-swap format. All shows downtown are FREE. For details visit dripping-springssongwriters-festival. com. Various locations.
INVASION Haunted House and Hayride Oct 17 & 18 • 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The year is 2030, and two alien species are in a war for control of the Earth, while the few remaining humans try to mount a resistance! Proceeds from this haunted house and hayride are going to Burke Center for Youth. Visit https://hellcountryhaunt. com for tickets.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
• 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Fall Festival at The Learning Experience Oct 17 • 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This free, family-friendly event will include food trucks, local vendors, games, and trunk-or-treating for children of all ages. It’s an opportunity for local families to come together, enjoy the season, and learn more about the facility. The Learning Experience • 12400 W US 290, STE 600 • Austin TX 78737
Denim & Disco Gala Oct. 18 • 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Hill Country Rally for Kids is hosting its annual gala to raise money for children’s causes. Enjoy a delicious dinner with friends and supporters, sip on signature drinks, compete in table-to-table Mash Up challenges, and enjoy the 360° Video Booth.
Dress to the T’s or come casual, and get the low down on what the Rally’s goals are.
Reserve a table at www.hcrally.com. Hog Heaven • 491 Hog Hollow Road • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Creepy Crawlers, Wrigglers, and Fliers!
Oct 22 • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Enjoy a free night of guided nature fun! Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center
• 1042 Event Center Drive
• Dripping Springs, 78620
Dripping Springs Farmers Market Oct 22 & 29 • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Dripping Springs Farmer’s Market is held on Wednesdays at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Visitors can gather and shop for fresh agricultural and related products. Dripping Springs Ranch Park • 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
2025 DSRP Family Fall Fest & Children’s Entrepreneur Market Oct 26 • 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
This festival will feature a unique hop-on-hop-off hayride that takes attendees to craft and activity stations around the 120-acre Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
This go-at-your-own-pace event is friendly for all ages.
Tickets are $5, kids 2 & under are free. There will also be a Children’s Entrepreneur Market, a pop-up show run entirely by kids (ages 5–17)!
To sign up to have a booth, visit www.kidsmarkets.com.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
• 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Celebrate Halloween with PRIDE Oct 26 • 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Pride of Dripping Springs and Outlaw Pride will host Boos & Brews, a family-friendly Halloween Celebration. This vibrant, inclusive event promises a day full of not-sospooky fun, live music, and community spirit for adults and families. Admission is free and open to the public.
Costumes are encouraged, kindness and acceptance are required! This event also marks the official launch of Pride of Dripping Springs new “Friends with PRIDE” annual giving group, designed to build community and fund programming for LGBTQIA+ residents and allies in and around Dripping Springs.
Beerburg Brewery & Events Venue • 13476 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION
Dripping Springs Community Library
The Dripping Springs Community Library hosts multiple events every week.
Events include Toddler Story Time, Homeschool Chess Club, Legos @ the Library, Mah-Jongg, Master Gardeners on the Porch, Yoga and more. For library events, visit dscl.org/eventcalendar.
City of Dripping Springs Public Meetings The City of Dripping Springs welcomes residents and others doing business with the city to attend any of the public meetings below. City Council meetings are traditionally held at City Hall Council Chambers, 511 W.
Mercer St., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. See cityofdrippingsprings. com for streaming options and meeting agendas.
Farmers Market Committee Regular Meeting Oct 16 • 10 a.m.
Emergency Management Committee Regular Meeting Oct 16 • 12 p.m.
City Council Regular Meeting Oct 21 • 6 p.m.
Transportation Committee Regular Meeting Oct 27 • 3:30 p.m.
Founders Day Committee Regular Meeting Oct 27 • 6:30 p.m.
Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Oct 28 • 9 a.m.
This is a regular meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court, the governing body of the county. This group of elected officials and staff oversees the functions and budget for all county-related business.
Hays County Historic Courthouse • 111 E. San Antonio St. • San Marcos, Texas. Streaming option available at hayscountytx. com.
Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Oct 27 • 6 p.m.
Live meeting of the DSISD Board of Trustees which sets policy, agenda and strategic planning for the Dripping Springs school district.
Agendas and live streaming option available at dsisdtx.us. Live meeting at the Center for Learning & Leadership • 300 Sportsplex Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
