September
Texas Tribune festival
The multiday festival features panels, conversations and interviews about politics, public policy and general news topics.
- Sept. 21-23, times vary
- Prices vary
- Downtown Austin, locations vary
- http://festival-platform.texastribune.org
The biannual event will offer books, DVDs and other media for sale to those attending. All proceeds benefit the Cedar Park Public Library.
- Sept. 23-25, times vary
- $0-$10
- Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park
- www.cedarparktexas.gov/libraryfriends
Cause for Paws
Officials with Take Me Home-Advocates for Transport, whose mission is to eliminate euthanasia due to lack of space in overcrowded shelters, will offer a family- and dog-friendly event with games, food, drink and merchandise vendors, music, and more. All proceeds benefit the charity.
- Oct. 1, 2-5 p.m.
- Free (entry), $8 (dog park)
- Dog House Drinkery, 3800 CR 175, Leander
- www.takemehometransport.com
Officials with the Central Texas Musical Arts and the Bluebonnet Philharmonic Orchestra will present a collection of family-friendly pieces in a concert titled “Familiar Favorites.”
- Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m.
- Free
- Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Drive, Cedar Park
- www.centexmusicalarts.org
Members of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce will team up to provide a golf tournament for the community to participate in with the chance to win prizes and network with the GAACC board members and other leaders in the Central Texas Asian Pacific American business and civic community.
- Oct. 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- $200-$825
- Twin Creeks Country Club, 3201 Twin Creeks Club Drive, Cedar Park
- www.austinasianchamber.org
Presented by Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, the eighth annual Taste of Cedar Park event brings together the local business community, food vendors and residents for a night of networking with food, drinks and live music.
- Oct. 17, 6-9 p.m.
- $45-$65
- Cedar Park Recreation Center Sculpture Garden, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park
- www.cedarparkchamber.org/taste-of-cedar-park
The all-day festival geared toward dogs and their owners will feature an “amazement” park, photo opportunities and activities for both dogs and their owners.
- Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- $35
- Pease District Park, 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin
- www.puptopiafestival.com
This annual fundraiser offers tastes from local chefs, specialty cocktails, entertainment, auctions and more to help local children and families.
- Oct. 22, 5-8:30 p.m.
- $225-$1,600
- Junior League of Austin Community Impact Center, 5330 Bluffstone Lane, Austin
- www.candlelightranch.org
