Heritage Square
Farmers Market
The Farmers Market is typically ever y Saturday f rom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. For updates, visit ht tps://www.facebook.com/ heritagesquarefarmersmarket.
Granger Farmers Market
Fresh fruits, vegetables, jelly, canned and baked goods, eggs, ar tisan craf ts and more will be at the Granger Main Street Farmers Market on the f irst and third Saturdays f rom April through October f rom 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 of fer instore 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 1 p.m. in the library’s board room at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. For more information, call Maria Newman at 512-966-9445.
American Legion Post 39
American Legion Graham D Luhn Post 39 holds monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at its post building at 1310 Sycamore St. within Murphy Park in Taylor. Veterans as well as American Legion members are invited to attend. For more information, visit https://www. taylortxlegion39.org, email [email protected] or call 512-713-4543.
SPJST Lodge 29 Taylor
Every Friday, SPJST Lodge 29 hosts live music and dancing and serves hamburgers at its hall at 5025 FM 619 in Taylor. Bands play from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is free. SPJST is a fraternal organization. Residents can purchase life insurance, annuities or other items in order to become a member of the SPJST. The hall is open for business Wednesdays through Sundays from 3 to 10 p.m.
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.
Potter’s Alley Sale and Open House
Saturday, Nov. 12 — Find unique gifts made by Art Of f Center’s ceramic artist teachers and enjoy free admission and refreshments from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Potter’s Alley. Visitors will also have a chance to visit the studio and learn about the dif ferent classes available. In addition, there will be wheel demonstrations, as well as a group ceramic project throughout the day for anyone to contribute to. For more information, call (512) 666-9003.
Music on Main
Thursday, Nov. 17 — The music series concludes with Austin funk band Honey Made at 7 p.m. at Heritage Square Park. The event is free and family friendly. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs, and picnics to enjoy the show in the park.
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.
Mistletoe Market
Saturday, Dec. 3 — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., get all your holiday gif ts at Art Of f Center’s yearly handmade crafts and pottery sale at Mccrory Timmerman Gallery, 201 N. Main St., in Taylor.
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 — Af ter a 7 p.m. Christmas parade concludes, there will be a city tree lighting ceremony at Heritage Square.
Christmas Homes Tour
Saturday, Dec. 3-4 —The Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society will showcase four of Taylor’s most historic structures, including Calla Lily Inn, Pecan Manor Bed and Breakfast, Taylor Mansion, West Mansion, and St. James Episcopal Church. Advance tickets are $15, and are on sale Nov. 1-30 at the Taylor Chamber of Commerce, 1519 N. Main St.; Vintage Af fairs, 106 E. Second Street; Taylor Soap Bar, 321 N. Main St.; and the Taylor Press, 211 W. Third Street. Brochures with details and a map will be supplied with ticket purchase. Tickets will also be available the days of the tour. Tickets will be available from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. for $20. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by a ticket holder.
Christmas potluck
Saturday, Dec. 10 — The Davilla community, located northeast of Williamson County, will host the event at 6 p.m. at the Davilla Community Center at 20803 FM 487 in Davilla For more information, call Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922. Do you have a public event coming up in the next two months? If you would like for your happening to be included here, email your event to [email protected] or mail/ bring it to our office at 211 W. Third St, Taylor, TX 76574. Listings for Upcoming Events are free. Submissions will be printed as space allows, so keep entries brief. Longer submissions may be subject to edits, printed elsewhere in the newspaper, or exclusion. If more exposure is needed, consider purchasing an ad. Call us at 512-352-8535 and we’ll be happy to help you.
