This Week's Events in the Highland Lakes (Jan. 28 -- Feb. 3, 2026)

January 28 – February 3, 2026: This Week in the Highland Lakes

The Highland Lakes region is gearing up for a busy week of local culture and community traditions, headlined by an appearance by master storyteller- Sean Dietrich. Dietrich, known to fans as "Sean of the South," will take the stage at the historic LanTex Theater on Thursday for an evening of Southern humor and music.

Beyond the theater, the week’s schedule highlights the region’s agricultural roots and community honors. In Lampasas, local youth will showcase their hard work at the annual Lampasas County Livestock Show, while the Llano Chamber of Commerce hosts its premier Community Awards Gala on Saturday to celebrate local leaders.

Music lovers can find plenty to choose from, with performances by the Craig Howell Band and Forlini & Friends, while community staples like the monthly Adult and Teen Craft Night in Liberty Hill offer a chance for neighbors to connect. Whether you are looking for a quiet evening at a local library or a night of honky-tonk dancing, our guide covers the best of the Highland Lakes.

🎸 Special Events

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• 🎵 Live Music: Craig Howell Band | Buchanan Dam: Pardners Nightclub | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Experience authentic Texas dancehall country and honky-tonk.

Thursday, Jan. 29

• 🎭 Sean of the South: Some Kind of Miracle | Llano: LanTex Theater | 7 p.m. Join master storyteller and humorist Sean Dietrich for an intimate evening of music and Southern narrative. This live performance features his signature blend of heartfelt stories and wit.

Friday, Jan. 30

• 🎨 Art Exhibit: Reflection | Llano: Fine Arts Guild | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A curated showcase featuring the diverse talents of guild members. The exhibit explores the theme of "reflection" through various mediums, from oils to photography.
• 🎵 Live Music: Bruce Smith | Round Mountain: Cider Mill | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Bruce Smith is a country music artist known for his original songs and performances in the country and Americana genres.
• 🎵 Live Music: Bakersfield TX | Llano: Sundown Llano | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Take a turn on the dance floor to a honky-tonk twang with Bakersfield TX’s fiddler and guitarist.

Saturday, Jan. 31

• 🏆 Chamber Community Awards Gala | Llano: John L. Kuykendall Center | 6 p.m. The Llano Chamber of Commerce’s premier annual event. This black-tie-optional evening honors "Citizen of the Year" and other local leaders with a catered dinner and live ceremony.

• 🤠 Lampasas County Livestock Show | Lampasas: Show Barn | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. A historic local tradition supporting 4-H and FFA youth. Visitors can view the cattle show throughout the day, followed by the Buyers Appreciation Dinner and Premium Sale.

• 🎵 Live Music: Ella Reid | Liberty Hill: Beer Market | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Prepare for an evening of soulful Americana. Ella Reid brings heartfelt tunes and laid-back vibes to Liberty Hill.
• 🎵 Live Music: Evan Charles | Burnet: Wedding Oak Winery | 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Austin-based songwriter Evan Charles blends Americana soul with folk nuance and artful rock. Experience his performance in the winery’s newly designed listening room.
• 🎵 Live Music: Krissy Taylor | Round Mountain: Cider Mill | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. An intimate acoustic set of soulful Texas Country. Originally from DFW, Taylor’s rich vocals and heartfelt storytelling capture the grit and beauty of Hill Country life.
• 🎵 Live Music: Robert Wagner | Spicewood: Iron Wolf Ranch | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. A versatile Austin-based vocalist known for his gritty, soulful delivery. His sets typically span classic rock, soul, and Americana—perfect for a Saturday afternoon at the ranch.

Sunday, Feb. 1

• 🎵 Live Music: Robert Wagner | Round Mountain: Cider Mill | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. A second soulful afternoon set of rock and blues in the scenic Round Mountain hills.
• 🎵 Live Music: Forlini & Friends | Spicewood: Iron Wolf Ranch | 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Joe Forlini, an Austin guitar legend, brings his friends and signature sound, for a high-powered set filled with soulful blues, classic rock, and Texas-style jams.

📚 Community & Library Calendar

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• 📖 Story Time | Bertram: Bertram Library | 10:30 a.m. – Themed stories for preschoolers.
• 📖 Chapter Book Story Time | Bertram: Bertram Library | 11:30 a.m. – Ages 7 and up.
• 🌐 ESL Classes | Burnet: Herman Brown Library | 9:30 a.m. – Free adult English as a Second Language instruction.
• ♠️ Texas Hold ‘Em | Burnet: Trailblazer Grille | 6 p.m. Free!
• ✂️ After School Crafts | Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Library | 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. – This come-and-go program features a different activity each week, perfect for relaxing, creating, and having fun after the school day. All supplies provided.
• 📖 Evening Book Club | Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Library | 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Each month they read a different book and gather for a lively discussion. Everyone is welcome.
• ♭ Karaoke | Llano: Joe's Bar | 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 29

• 📖 Bertram Library Books Club | Bertram: Bertram Library | 6-7 p.m.
• 📖 Baby’s 1st Storytime | Burnet: Herman Brown Library | 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. – A lap-sit program for ages 0-2 with stories, songs, toys and more.
• 🏗️ Lego Robotic STEAM Day | Lampasas: Lampasas Library | 4 p.m. – Lego Robotics "Super Clean-Up" STEAM Day on Thursday, January 29 at 4 p.m. Reserve a spot by texting or calling.
• 📖 Baby and Toddler Social Hour | Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Library | 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Play is a great way to help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Toys, board books, and beverages will be provided.
• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga at the Library | Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Library | 5:30 p.m. – A free, all-levels flow class. Please bring your own mat.
• 📖 Baby Storytime | Llano: Llano County Library | 10:30 a.m. – Lap-sit rhymes, songs, and board books for infants.
• ♭ Music Bingo | Llano: Joe's Bar | 6:30 p.m.
• 📖 Preschool Storytime | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Library | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 30

• 📖 Toddler Time | Bertram: Bertram Library | 10:30 a.m. – Join Theodosia as she incorporates music/songs, movement and stories to the weekly program.
• ⛰️ EarthScope Hike | Fredericksburg: Enchanted Rock SNA | 3:30 p.m. Discover the geology of the batholith and learn about seismic monitoring.
• 🔥 Campfire Chat | Fredericksburg: Enchanted Rock SNA | 5:30 p.m. – Historical stories and local lore by the park fire.
• 📖 Mother Goose Story Time | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Library | 10:30 – Songs, fingerplays, and a story.
• ☕ Coffee Workshop | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Library | 2 – 3 p.m. Limited spots. Come early. Numinous Coffee brews coffee and shares how to make a great cup at home.

Saturday, Jan. 31

• 🎣 Fishing with a Ranger | Burnet: Inks Lake State Park | 10 a.m. – Learn fishing basics, from knot-tying to casting. No license required for participants.
• 🥾 Valley Spring Creek Hike | Burnet: Inks Lake State Park | 2 p.m. – A guided exploration of the park's diverse flora and fauna along scenic creek trails.
• 🀥 Mahjong 101 Class | Lampasas: Lampasas Library | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Beginner Mahjong class. Please join.

Sunday, Feb. 1

• 🐾 Frog Pond Frolic | Fredericksburg: Enchanted Rock SNA | 10 a.m. Explore aquatic life at the Frog Pond with a ranger.
• 🐾 Skins, Skulls, Scales and Tails | Fredericksburg: Enchanted Rock SNA | 10 a.m. – An interactive table featuring park wildlife and tips on staying safe in the backcountry.

Monday, Feb. 2

• 🌐 ESL Classes | Burnet: Herman Brown Library | 9:30 a.m. – Free adult English as a Second Language instruction.
• ♟️ Chess Club | Burnet: Herman Brown Library | 2 p.m. – Open to all ages and playing levels, Chess Club is the first Monday of every month.
• ✂️ Adult & Teen Craft Night | Liberty Hill: Liberty Hill Library | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – All materials are provided free of charge—just bring your creativity—no experience required!
• 📖 Preschool Storytime | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Library | 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
• 🧶 Crochet and Knit Club | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Library | 2 – 4 p.m. – All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your project and socialize.
• ♟️ Chess Club | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Library | 4 p.m. – All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Tuesday, Feb. 3

• 📖 Preschool Storytime | Burnet: Herman Brown Library | 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Storytime with stories and songs, followed by a craft.
• 📖 Chapter Book Storytime | Burnet: Herman Brown Library | 11 – 11:45 a.m. – Each week includes reading multiple chapters & discussion topics. Once the book is completed, there will be a week for activities. To see our current Chapter Book, check out our Library Storytimes page. Chapter Book Storytime is intended for ages 7 & up.
• ♠️ Texas Hold ‘Em | Burnet: Trailblazer Grille | 1 p.m. Free!
• 🪡 Beading Group | Marble Falls: Marble Falls Library | 4 p.m. – This creative group is open to the public and teaches new beading and jewelry techniques and designs.
• 👩‍🌾 Farmers Market | Marble Falls: Downtown | Tuesdays, 4–7 p.m. Weather permitting.
• ♭ Karaoke Night | Marble Falls: Rae's RBar & Grill | Tuesdays, 7 p.m.
• 📖 Garden Classroom | Spicewood: Spicewood Community Library | 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – A garden classroom sensory experience for kids under the guidance of master gardener, Louisa Jones.
• 📖 Tiny Tikes Story Time | Spicewood: Spicewood Community Library | 10:30 a.m.

🔁 Nightly Reoccurring

• The Stars at Night | Burnet: Canyon of the Eagles | 8 p.m. Explore the night sky using high-tech telescopes at the Eagle Eye Observatory. Guided by the Austin Astronomical Society, this session offers research-quality views of planets and deep-sky objects.