February
Cirque Du Soleil Crystal
The company is bringing its show combining ice skating and acrobatics to the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. The show features traditional circus acts, such as trapeze swinging or hand balancing, adapted to be performed on ice.
- Feb. 21-25 (showtimes vary)
- $55 (starting ticket price)
- 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park
- www.hebcenter.com
This year's theme is "best friends forever." The event—geared toward elementary-age children and younger—will include music, dancing, photo opportunities, desserts and crafts. Each attendee will also receive a token for the make-you-own BBF hat station.
- Feb. 23, 7-9 p.m.
- $10 (residents), $15 (nonresidents)
- Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park
- www.cedarparktexas.gov
Families are invited to learn more about how to help their students with disabilities successfully transition to adulthood. The event is hosted by 12 Central Texas school districts.
- Feb. 24, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- McNeil High School, 5720 McNeil Drive, Austin
- www.sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/destinationlifetransitionfair
Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show
Whiskey Barrel Pub will host a murder mystery dinner show. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
- March 1, 6-9 p.m.
- $60
- 1004 Loop 332, Liberty Hill
- www.whiskeybarrelpub.com
The annual spring boutique crawl gives shoppers the opportunity to punch their passport at local businesses throughout Liberty Hill for the chance to win a drawing. Participating businesses include Ginger Roots Boutique, Glenny Bee Boutique, Liberty Hill Outfitters, Pep & Punch, Simply Home Boutique, The Blue Door Gift Store & Boutique, and Two Brand It. A portion of all sales are donated to the Meals on Wheels program through Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet counties.
- March 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Various boutiques throughout Liberty Hill
- Facebook: Hop Around the Hill Boutique Crawl
Open to anyone, attendees can enjoy lawn games, prizes and a drink while shopping from local artisan vendors.
- March 8, 5-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Bryson Backyard Amenity Center, 1960 Pleasant Hill Road, Leander
- www.liveatbryson.com
The business is hosting two fundraisers on March 9 and March 23 benefiting Pflugerville Animal Welfare Services and Hill Country Humane Society, respectively. Each event is family- and dog-friendly, and they will include adoptable dogs, vendors selling dog-themed swag, a food truck and raffle prizes.
- March 9, noon-4 p.m.; March 23, 1-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 3800 CR 175, Leander
- www.doghousedrinkery.com
The Holi festival will celebrate the arrival of spring with color play, live music, food vendors and outdoor games.
- March 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- $15-$25 (individuals), $225 (group of 15)
- Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark, 16107 FM Road 2769, Ste. D, Leander
- Instagram: AustinIndians
The glow-in-the-dark-themed event will feature a bike ride around the Cedar Park Recreation Center with LED light displays and a glow dance party in the Sculpture Garden.
- March 22, 6:30-9 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 1435 Main St., Cedar Park
- www.cedarparktexas.gov
The hobby car gathering will have drift games, food, raffles and giveaways.
- March 22-23, 10 a.m.-1p.m.; March 24, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 900 Lacy Drive, Leander
- www.thehobbyshoptx.com
The festival will feature a mix of comics from Los Angeles and Texas. There will also be DJs, a live podcast and a cover band.
- March 23, 6-11 p.m.
- $30-$90
- The Fieldhouse at the Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Ste.160, Leander
- www.thefieldhousetexas.com
The Hindu festival will celebrate Holi with color play, Bollywood dance performances, a live DJ and food vendors.
- March 23, 4-7 p.m.
- $10 (age 12 and up)
- Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Drive, Cedar Park
- Facebook: Royal Events Austin
Colorful plants and flowers will be available for purchase along with live music, food and entertainment.
- March 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Lakeline Mall, 11066 Pecan Park Blvd., Cedar Park
- www.alwaysfunmarkets.com