Events are a dime a dozen in an area as big as North Austin. What events and festivals are happening in September? Here’s a look at some of the most notable North Austin events and festivals to enjoy with your friends and family:
Splash Jam
Sept. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Enjoy live music, food concessions, inflatables, carnival games and rides, a washer tournament at 4 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Swim in Milburn Pool from 1 to 8 p.m. – regular pool rates apply.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Sept. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Recycling Center – 310 Deepwood Drive
Cost: FREE for City of Round Rock water utility customers. For non-resents, the cost to drop off materials is $40 per car.
Movies in the Park
Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Grab your family, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a screening Ratatouille. Food is welcome, but glass containers are prohibited.
Market Days on the Square
Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Georgetown Town Square
A variety of vendors set up tents around the town square for a day of shopping. Vendors include arts & crafts, jewelry, unique clothing, woodcrafts and more.
Pfurry Splash Party
Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Scott Mentzer Pool – Pflugerville
Cost: $5 per dog (cost includes two humans)
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City of Leander Public Works – 607 Municipal Drive, Leander
Cost: Free for Williamson County Residents
Brew for the Heart
Sept. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Whitestone Brewery – 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 5, Ste. 500
Cost: FREE
Beer, music and a raffle. The event benefits HeartGift.
Games on Main
Sept. 11, 18, 25 at 8 p.m.
Prete Main Street Plaza – Round Rock
Cost: $40
Meet up with some of your Round Rock neighbors to learn a variety of yard games: washers, corn hole, ladder golf and more. Only for ages 21+. Register here.
Movies in the Park
Sept. 14 at 7:45 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Grab your family, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a screening Cars 3. Food is welcome, but glass containers are prohibited.
Children’s Safety Seminar Hosted by Cedar Park Police
Sept. 15 from 12 to 8 p.m.
Hill Country Bible Church – 12124 RM 620
Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated
Self-defense tips for ages 3 to 18.
Old Town Summer Nights Final 2018 Event
Sept. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Old Town Leander – 100 N. Brushy Street
Cost: FREE
Concert, shopping opportunities, farmers market, the Leander Car Show and dining options.
Family Campout
Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. to September 22 at 11 a.m.
Old Settlers Park – Round Rock
Cost: $10-$15
Spend the night in Old Settlers Park! Each participant receives two meals, s’mores and a t-shirt. Register here.
Movies in the Park
Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Grab your family, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a screening Despicable Me 3. Food is welcome, but glass containers are prohibited.
Georgetown Wine and Music Festival
Sept. 29 from 12 to 8 p.m.
Georgetown Town Square
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at the event
Enjoy a night on The Most Beautiful Square in Texas while sipping on a taste of wine and beer from the participating businesses. Purchase tickets here.
Please note: This list is not comprehensive.
For events in Austin this September, click here.
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As the Central Texas region transitions to fall, the change of season brings cooling temperatures, changing leaves, pumpkin patches, autumn-themed events and festivals, football and more. Are you ready for the upcoming season? For those of you looking for something to add to your calendar this fall, here’s a look at some Central Texas fall events and festivals happening this season:
September
1-3
Central Texas State Fair
Belton, TX
23 – 24
Old Pecan Street Festival
Sixth Street Austin
30
AustOberfest
Austin Saengerrunde
30
Texas Craft Brewers Festival
Fiesta Gardens
30
Georgetown Wine and Music Festival
Georgetown Town Square
October
6-15
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park
13-14 & 27-28
Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Tours
Georgetown Town Square
14
Oktoberfest
German Free School
26
Halloween Festival
Georgetown Community Center
28
Cedar Park Arts and Crafts Festival
Recreation Center
28
Round Rock Dia de los Muertos Procession and Festival
Centennial Plaza
28
Cedar Park’s Fable Fest
Elizabeth Milburn Park
29
Boo Bash
Georgetown Town Square
TBD
The Great Pumpkin Festival
St. Richards Episcopal Church, Round Rock
31
Trunk-or-Treat
Parking Lot between Lowe’s and Kohl’s in Leander
31
Halloween in the Hall
Cedar Park City Hall
TBD
Fall Fun Festival
Old Settlers Park
November
3-12
Wurstfest
Landa Park, New Braunfels
4-5
Austin Celtic Festival
Fiesta Gardens
5
Texas Monthly BBQ Festival
City Terrace at The Long Center
6 – 8
Fun Fun Fun Fest
Auditorium Shores
10 – 12
Sound on Sound Festival
Sherwood Forest
11
Veterans Memorial Parade and Ceremony
Veterans Memorial Park
23
Turkey Trot
The Long Center
24
Lighting the Square
Georgetown Town Square
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Have a festive and fun fall season at these Central Texas fall events and festivals.
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How do you plan to celebrate America this Independence Day? If you don’t already have plans, here are some of the best red, white and blue events happening around Central Texas this Fourth of July:
Round Rock’s Frontier Days Celebration
- Location: Main Street and Old Settlers Park
- FREE to the public. Frontier Days, Round Rock’s Fourth of July Celebration, features a parade, fireworks, jalapeno pepper eating contest, carnival rides and more!
- Event Schedule:
- Parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street
- Frontier Days at noon at Old Settlers Park
Sertoma’s Annual 4th of July Family Celebration
- Location: San Gabriel Park
- FREE To the public.
- Event schedule:
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – 60 arts and crafts booths, 20 food vendors, kiddie rides, bounce houses, games and a petting zoo. The “Hometown Parade” starts at the low water crossing on Morrow Street and ends at the Gazebo.
- 12 to 9:30 p.m. – Gazebo entertainment featuring some of the best local and Central Texas talents.
- 9:30 p.m. – “Fabulous Fireworks Finale” by GWPyro.
H-E-B Symphony: 4th of July Concert & Fireworks
- Location: Vic Mathias Shores (Auditorium Shores)
- The event is free and open to the public.
- Fantastic event complete with a firework display over the city skyline backed by symphonic patriotic classics.
- The Austin Symphony Orchestra performs at 8:30 p.m., followed by fireworks around 9:30 p.m.
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Ft. Willie Nelson & Family, Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Jamey Johnson and more!
- Location: Circuit of the Americas
- Fantastic lineup of live music returns to COTA for the third year – doors open at 11 a.m. and tickets are $39.50 -$550.
Leander’s Liberty Fest Ft. Josh Abbott Band
- Location: US 183A South between San Gabriel Pkwy & Hero Way
- The family-friendly event features live music, food and craft vendors, children’s activities and a spectacular firework display. Here is the event schedule:
- 4:30 p.m. – Gates open
- 5-10 p.m. – Activities and vendors
- 6-10 p.m. – Live music
- 9-10 p.m. – Fireworks by Pyrotecnico
Austin is no stranger to great events. Click here for more red, white and blue events around the Austin area this 4th of July.
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We wish everyone a patriotic 4th of July!
