5 easy fall outings across Williamson County

Which fall outing fits your afternoon?

Spend a fall afternoon with pumpkins, outdoor art, local history or a lakeside picnic in Williamson County. These five outings spread the choices across Georgetown, Taylor, Cedar Park, Granger and Liberty Hill. Choose one destination for the day, with the museum and sculpture garden suited to a shorter visit.

Make a day of the fall festival

1. 1Sweet Eats Adventure Farm, Georgetown
   Sweet Eats gives you a pumpkin patch and a 4.5-acre corn maze in the same outing. Pig races, a petting zoo, pony rides and tractor-pulled wagon rides fill the time between them. The 2026 Fall Festival runs through November 8, and general admission includes the maze and farm activities. Pumpkins are a separate purchase.
   
   Admission: General-admission prices vary by date; select your day on the farm’s ticket page.
   Hours: October: Sunday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. October 31 closes at 6 p.m. November 1–8: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
   Address: 14400 E. State Highway 29, Georgetown.
   Fall Festival details and tickets

Browse history or art

2. 2Dan Moody Museum, Taylor
   Tour the restored boyhood home of Dan Moody, Texas’ youngest governor, for an afternoon built around local history. Family heirlooms and furnishings give the story a household scale. The museum explores Moody’s family, his work for justice and the Taylor community that shaped him. Regular opening is limited to two afternoons a week, so choose your day before making this the main stop.
   
   Admission: Free; donations accepted.
   Hours: Friday and Saturday, 2–5 p.m.; check the museum’s calendar for date-specific changes.
   Address: 114 W. 9th Street, Taylor.
   Museum visiting information

3. 3Cedar Park Sculpture Garden, Cedar Park
   Follow the concrete walking trail around a pond to see outdoor sculpture beside the Cedar Park Recreation Center. Plaques identify the works and their creators, giving you something to pause over along the way. The garden combines pieces from the city’s permanent collection with works on annual loan. Treat it as a short art walk when you want an outing with room in the afternoon for something else.
   
   Setting: Outdoor sculpture display beside the recreation center.
   Address: 1435 Main Street, Cedar Park.
   Garden and sculpture details

Pack lunch for the lake or ranch

4. 4Willis Creek Park at Granger Lake, Granger
   Bring a picnic and fishing gear to the Willis Creek arm of Granger Lake. The developed day-use area and boat ramp put the lake at the center of the outing; nearby wildlife areas also offer birdwatching. Keep an easy visit around the day-use facilities, with the equestrian trails saved for a separate plan. Purchase the vehicle pass online and check current park notices before leaving.
   
   Admission: Posted day-use rate: $5 per vehicle; entry depends on parking availability.
   Hours: Daily, 6 a.m. to sunset.
   Address: 2900 County Road 348, Granger.
   Day-use passes and entry details

5. 5River Ranch County Park, Liberty Hill
   River Ranch pairs hands-on exhibits about the park’s natural and cultural history with a picnic outside. Start in the Interpretive Center, then use the day-use area’s tables, grills and children’s play area. The wider park has hiking and equestrian trails, but the exhibits-and-picnic combination gives you an afternoon plan without committing to a long hike.
   
   Admission: Ages 13–64, $4; ages 65 and older, $2; ages 12 and younger, free.
   Hours: Day use, 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; inbound gate closes at 9 p.m. Interpretive Center exhibit hall, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
   Address: 2100 County Road 279, Liberty Hill.
   Park details and trail information

For an outing with a picnic and a little friendly competition, pack horseshoes or washers for River Ranch. Its day-use area has pits for both. Let lunch turn into an afternoon game.