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What To Do In Smithville This Weekend: October 23-26, 2025

By Kristen Meriwether, Publisher

Oct. 24, 3:55pm UPDATE: we have updated the location of the vigil below.

Howdy Smithville and welcome to your Smithville Texas News Weekend Guide!

Tonight Mutt’s Last Stand and Smithville Brewing Company kick off the weekend with Open Mic Night and Trivia Night, leading us into a fun weekend of live music and sweet treats!

We couldn’t find any events or live music for Friday, but we are sure we are missing something. Do you have an event on Friday? Email us at howdy@smithvilletexasnews.com and we will add it!

6:30pm: Smithville Brewing Company: Trivia Night hosted by Ashley!

7-9pm: Mutt’s Last Stand: Open Mic Night! Got a song, a joke, or a story? Grab a brew and the mic! The stage is yours. Sign up in person or by phone as early as noon every Thursday.

No events? How is that possible?

What am I missing? Email me at Howdy@smithvilletexasnews.com and let’s get your event on here!

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Do you like baking pies?

Do you like winning money?

Would you like to win $250 for baking a pie?

If you think you’ve got the best pie in town, sign up for the pie baking contest on Nov. 8 by emailing smithvillepie@gmail.com.

Enjoy a pie social at Fat Cat Cafe on Nov. 8 from 11a-4p where they will be serving your delicious pies, along with coffee and tea. All proceeds will go to help support the Smithville Farmers Market!

College football (yes, the A&M game) is on at every bar in town!

5-7pm: High School/Junior High School Parking Lot: Trunk or Treat: Join us for a magical evening of character reveals from the Smitty the Sweet Giant™ & Friends Explore Smithville, and get a FREE family photo with Tin Man, the MKT Train, and our NEW character Tiger! And every child will get a special treat bag! Reserve your spot here.

🚨LOCATION CHANGE!🚨 7-8pm: First United Methodist Church, Family Hall: Candle Light Vigil to celebrate the life of Jimmie Lee Jones.

No open flames and no food or drinks allowed in the church. Electronic candles will be provided (but if you have some, please bring). Dawn Gihr Sears will play songs on her flute

8:30pm: Mutt’s Last Stand: Comedy Showcase: Free 21+ uncensored comedy show featuring 4-6 comedians each show. More info