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Event Calendar

Crafts & Cocoa (& Cider)
Celebrate the season with us at this festive evening of creativity and community! Join fellow book lovers for a cozy fall craft project you can take home to brighten your space, paired perfectly with apple cider, hot cocoa, and a variety of toppings.
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just in it for the sips and good company, this relaxed gathering is the perfect way to unwind, make something beautiful, and enjoy autumn together at the bookshop.
This event will take place at 202 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634.
Questions? Reach out to contact@thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com.

40th Annual Hutto Olde Tyme Days
Come see us at Hutto’s 40th Annual Old Tyme Days—now in the brand-new Hutto Co-op District!
Enjoy free entry, live music, delicious food and drinks, and plenty of booths and activities to explore—including a classic car show. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate community, history, and fun with us!

Pride & Prejudice: Tea Time & Screening
Join us for an afternoon of Austen!
Enjoy complimentary tea, Jane Austen trivia, a themed raffle, and more—all leading up to a free screening of Pride & Prejudice (2005)… yes, the one with the iconic hand flex.
Snacks, beverages, themed merchandise, and books will be available for purchase. Come for the tea, stay for the regency-obsessed girlies, and celebrate all things Austen with us!
This event will take place at 202 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634.
Questions? Reach out to contact@thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com.

Not-So-Scary Stories: A Children’s Halloween Story & Craft Event!
Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a sweet (not spooky!) Halloween celebration at The Story Emporium & Bookshop. We’ll gather for a special read-aloud of a festive, not-so-scary children’s book in the spirit of the season, followed by a hands-on craft activity kids can take home.
This family-friendly event is designed to capture the magic of Halloween without the fright—perfect for young readers who love costumes, stories, and creative fun!
Costumes encouraged but not required. ✨
This event will take place at 202 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634.
Questions? Reach out to contact@thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com.

Goosebumps: Ghost Stories & Screening
Step into a night of thrills and chills at The Story Emporium & Bookshop! Join us for a frightfully fun evening featuring:
🧠 Horror Movie Trivia – Test your spooky smarts and compete for prizes.
👻 Ghost Story Circle – Share your own eerie tales (or just listen in… if you dare).
🎬 Goosebumps Movie Screening – Settle in for a fan-favorite film from the classic series.
🍭 Themed Snacks & Merch – Treat yourself to spooky bites and exclusive goodies available for purchase.
Whether you’re a lifelong R.L. Stine fan or just in it for the goosebumps, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the season with stories, scares, and community fun.
This event will take place at 202 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634.
Questions? Reach out to contact@thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com.

Halloween Costume Contest & Spooky Read-Aoud
🎃 Spooky Stories & Costume Contest 👻
Join us for a hauntingly good time this Halloween! As a special prelude to our grand opening, we’re opening our doors for an evening of community fun:
✨ Costume Contest – Dress to impress and compete for bookish prizes.
📖 Spooky Read-Aloud – Gather ‘round for chilling tales and atmospheric stories—spooky enough to thrill, but family-friendly for all ages.
🍬 Trick-or-Treat Goodies – Sweet treats and cozy vibes await.
This is your sneak peek at The Story Emporium & Bookshop before our official grand opening the very next day—come celebrate Halloween with us and help us fill the shop with laughter, costumes, and stories!
This event will take place at 202 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634.
Questions? Reach out to contact@thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com.

GRAND OPENING of THE STORY EMPORIUM & BOOKSHOP
The wait is over—as of 11/01/2025, our doors are officially open! Come celebrate the grand opening of The Story Emporium & Bookshop in historic Hutto with a full day of stories, snacks, and community fun.
🎭 Costumed Story Hour – Kids (and kids-at-heart!) are invited to dress up as their favorite characters and join us for a special read-aloud.
🍪 Specialty Snacks & Treats – Enjoy themed bites and cozy refreshments while you browse.
📖 First Dibs on the Shelves – Be among the very first to explore our curated collection of new and gently loved books.
We’re thrilled to share this space with you—a home for readers, writers, and learners of all ages. Come make memories with us and help us launch this new chapter in our community!
This event will take place at 202 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634.
Questions? Reach out to contact@thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com.

9th Annual Hippo Claus Crawl
The wait is over—as of 11/01/2025, our doors are officially open! Come celebrate the grand opening of The Story Emporium & Bookshop in historic Hutto with a full day of stories, snacks, and community fun.
🎭 Costumed Story Hour – Kids (and kids-at-heart!) are invited to dress up as their favorite characters and join us for a special read-aloud.
🍪 Specialty Snacks & Treats – Enjoy themed bites and cozy refreshments while you browse.
📖 First Dibs on the Shelves – Be among the very first to explore our curated collection of new and gently loved books.
We’re thrilled to share this space with you—a home for readers, writers, and learners of all ages. Come make memories with us and help us launch this new chapter in our community!
This event will take place at 202 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634.
Questions? Reach out to contact@thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com.

Second Breakfast and Second-Hand Books
This cozy fundraising event will help support the launch of our bookshop later this fall. Stop by to explore a special selection of gently loved books curated just for the day, and treat yourself to a delicious plate of “second breakfast”—the meal you didn’t know you needed!
Whether you pop in for a few minutes or linger for hours, we’d love to share stories, good food, and great company as we connect with our community and grow together.
This event will take place at 202 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634.
Questions? Reach out to contact@thestoryemporiumandbookshop.com.