Heritage Square Farmers Market
The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/ heritagesquarefarmersmarket.
Granger Farmers Market
Fresh fruits, vegetables, jelly, canned and baked goods, eggs, artisan crafts and more will be at the Granger Main Street Farmers Market on the first and third Saturdays from April through October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of W. Davilla and Walton streets in Granger.
Third Thursday
Every third Thursday of the month, Taylor’s downtown businesses will be open past 5 until 8 p.m. and offer in-store specials, live music, door prizes and other activities. The event is designed to encourage residents to shop locally and become familiar with the shops in the downtown area.
Friends of Library
The Friends of the Taylor Public Library group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon in the library’s board room at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. For more information, call Maria Newman at 512-966-9445.
Businesswomen group
The Taylor Area Businesswomen’s (TAB) luncheon meetings are held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Gatti’s Pizza, 2708 N. Main St. in Taylor. All current, former and interested businesswomen are invited to attend. Meals are $10. Tell Gattis at the door you are with TAB and pay the treasurer in the meeting room. For more information, call Regina Carlson at 512-352-4321 or email her at [email protected]
Weight loss group
The Taylor Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1343 will have in-person meetings of their weight-loss support group Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. at Grace Place, 301 Grace Lane in Taylor. Members are recommitting to continuance of their health journeys and invite others who’ve struggled with their weight to join them at the meeting. Attendees should use the office entrance to Grace Place.
Senior Bingo
Senior Bingo Enjoy Bingo with seniors every Wednesday at The Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St. near Mills Lane in Taylor, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. People are encouraged to bring one or two prizes.
Senior games & meeting
On the second Tuesday every month, seniors are encouraged to partake in games and/or a meeting at The Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St. near Mills Lane in Taylor. The meeting will be at 9:30 a.m., and Game Day will be from 2 to 4 p.m.
Senior Dominoes
On the fourth Tuesday every month, seniors are invited to play 42 and Straight Dominoes at Taylor Brethren Church’s Friends Fellowship, 710 Sloan St. in Taylor, from 2 to 4 p.m. Game awards are presented, and anniversaries and birthdays are presented. A light meal will be served. For more information, call 512-627-0685.
Basketball in the Park
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 7-July 28 — Basketball, dodgeball, arts and crafts, and food will be at Fannie Robinson Park, 260 S. Dolan St., 7-9 p.m. twice a week. The events are free to Taylor ISD families, although parents must accompany their students. For more information, call Taylor ISD Family Support at 512-352-3910 or email [email protected].
Diabetic cooking
Wednesdays, June 8-29 — Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is hosting the “Cooking Well with Diabetes” series of classes at 100 Wilco Way in Suite AG205 in Georgetown. To register, visit http://www.williamson.agrilife. org. Class size is limited. Cost is $45. For more information contact [email protected] or 512-943-3300.
Sewing Saturday
Saturday, June 11 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will host this program at 10 a.m.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Monday, June 13 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will show the aforementioned movie at 2 p.m.
Story Time
Tuesday, June 14 — A special Summer Reading Program edition of Story Time will feature “Discover Treasures” at 10:30 a.m. at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St.
Water Tales and Tunes
Wednesday, June 15 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will feature the Wonderful World of Water Tales and Tunes with Kim Lehman at 10:30 a.m.
Tie Dye
Thursday, June 16 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will host a tie dye family activity at 4 p.m. To register, call 512-352-3434.
Juneteenth displays
Friday-Saturday, June 17-18 — The Welfare Workers Club will present the Emancipation Day – Juneteenth 2022 Weekend Celebration. The program, themed “Did You Know?” will have displays at the Dickey-Givens Community Center, 1015 Martin Luther King Blvd., in Fannie Robinson Park in Taylor. The displays will be up 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. To participate, call Don Hill at 512-718-2164.
Juneteenth at The Hole
Saturday, June 18 — The Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom will be at “The Hole” of Fannie Robinson Park, 2016 Dolan St. in Taylor. Residents are invited to bring chairs to enjoy free food and drinks available for the entire community.
Story Time Tuesday, June 21 — A special
Tuesday, June 21 — A special Summer Reading Program edition of Story Time will feature “Explore New Depths” at 10:30 a.m. at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St.
Bilingual stories and music
Wednesday, June 22 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will host Sue Young, bilingual storyteller and musician, at 10:30 a.m.
Mermaid slime
Thursday, June 23 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will host a mermaid slime family activity at 4 p.m. To register, call 512-352-3434.
Dickey Footbridge
Monday, June 27 — The Taylor Conservation and Recreation Heritage Society, the Taylor Garden Club and the Taylor Parks and Recreation Department are hosting a rededication and ribbon cutting ceremony at the Dickey Footbridge in Robinson Park at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a reception at the Dickey-Givens Community Center. Attendees should park on East Third Street between Dolan and Robinson streets and then drive to the center.
Sing 2
Monday, June 27 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will show the aforementioned movie at 2 p.m.
Story Time
Tuesday, June 28— A special Summer Reading Program edition of Story Time will feature “Seven Seas, Infinite Stories” at 10:30 a.m. at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St.
Music at library
Wednesday, June 29 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will host Dano, singer and songwriter, at 10:30 a.m.
Painting
Thursday, June 30 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will host a painting family activity at 4 p.m. To register, call 512-352-3434.
4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Monday, July 4 — American Legion Graham D. Luhn Post 39 will host its annual Independence Day parade. At 9 a.m., the route will begin at Old Taylor High, 410 W 7th St., head north on Davis Street, turn right on Lake Drive and then right into Murphy Park, 1600 Veteran’s Dr. in Taylor. Fun afterward includes fireworks in the evening. To participate, call Robert Garcia at 512-968-4660 to register.
Food trucks can be part of the festivities by contacting Scott Dean at 512-713-4543 or [email protected].
3-on-3 Tournament
Saturday and Sunday, July 9-10 — The Taylor Press 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be at Taylor Middle School in the morning and through mid-afternoon. Attendance is free, and sign-ups to compete are $50 per team. For more information, call Jason at 512-352-8535 or 512-269-9735, or email [email protected].
Farmers market & garage sale
Saturday, July 16— The Davilla community, located northeast of Williamson County, will have a farmer’s market and garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with snacks and drinks available for sale. People wanting to set up a booth can do so for $10 outside or $15 inside and sign up by calling Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922.
Potluck & game night
Saturday, Aug. 6 — The Davilla community, located northeast of Williamson County, will host the event at 6 p.m. For more information, call Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922.
Planning for Fall Fest
Tuesday, Aug. 16 — The Davilla community, located northeast of Williamson County, will host the event at 6 p.m. For more information, call Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922.
9/11 Memorial March & Program Sunday, Sept. 11 — The Taylor
Sunday, Sept. 11 — The Taylor Fire Department will sponsor the 9/11 Memorial March and Patriot Day Program in the evening. A parade will march down Main Street in Taylor, followed by a program at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St..
Honor Guard Academy
Monday-Thursday, Sept. 12-15 — Civil service workers looking to become part of an honor guard can attend this class sponsored by the Taylor Fire Department and Taylor Professional Firefighters Association. The event will be at the Williamson County Expo Center. For more information, call TFD at 512-352-6992 or visit https:// www.taylortx.gov/1050/honorguard-academy.
Fall Fest
Saturday, Oct. 1 — The Davilla community will host the event from 5 to 9 p.m. The Davilla Community Center is located at 20803 FM 487 in Davilla. For more information, call Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922.
Good Life Taylor TX 5K
Saturday, Oct. 8 — A 5k run, which is approximately three miles, will be at Bull Branch Park from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://www.goodlifetaylor.com.
Main Street Car Show
Saturday, Oct. 29 — Cars will be admired throughout downtown Taylor 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, along with vendors, food, music and more. For more information or to learn how to participate in the festival, call 512-352-3463 or visit http://www.taylortx.gov/959/main-street-carshow.
Halloween Spooktacular
Monday, Oct. 31 — The trick-ortreat event and costume contest will be at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in downtown Taylor, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call the city’s Taylor Main Street department at 512-352-3463.
Christmas Fair
Saturday, Dec. 3 — A fair of extra vendors and food offerings will be alongside the Heritage Square Farmers Market, 400 N. Main St. in downtown Taylor, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec. 3 — A parade of lights and holiday spirit will be on Main Street starting at 7 p.m. and end in downtown Taylor.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec. 3 — After a 7 p.m. Christmas parade concludes, there will be a city tree lighting ceremony at
Christmas potluck
Saturday, Dec. 10 — The Davilla community, located northeast of Williamson County, will host the event at 6 p.m. For more information, call Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922.
