October
22nd annual Barktoberfest
Central Texas SPCA will host its annual fundraising event to help homeless dogs and cats at the private, no-kill adoption center. There will be a 5K fun run, a 1-mile walk, a canine costume contest and a silent auction. Dogs on leashes are welcome for the run and the walk. Vendors and sponsors will be tabling to promote their products and resources. Participating vendors include Dog Heart Grooming, Mutt’s Cantina Austin, Natural Curve Creations, CycleBar, Ethan’s Pup Treats and more.
- Oct. 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free (admission), $15 (T-shirt), $25 (walk or 5K registration with T-shirt)
- Veterans Memorial Park, 2525 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park
- www.centraltexasspca.org
Flying Disc Dogs of Texas will host two days of canine frisbee events featuring five different games—bullseye, landing, time trial, freestyle and pairs. Spectators for the event are welcome, but those who bring pets are asked to stay away from the field when watching.
- Oct. 19-20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Free (admission), $15-$30 (per event registration)
- Devine Lake Park, 1807 Waterfall Ave., Leander
- Facebook: Flying Disc Dogs of Texas FDDT
The 50-minute historic tour will teach attendees of five individuals who once lived in Leander. The tour will be humorous and entertaining, and will not use any scare tactics, according to the website. All participants over the age of two need a ticket. The event is presented by the Leander Chamber of Commerce and the Leander Historical Preservation Commission. All ticket sales will go toward funding future tours as part of the nonprofit’s mission to preserve Leander's history.
- Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m.
- Free (ages 2 and under), $18-$23 (ages 3 and up)
- Bagdad Cemetery, 350 N. Bagdad Road, Leander
- www.leandercc.org
The live stage show serves as a sequel to “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.” The show features Chase, Marshall, Skye and the rest of the pack as they try to save Adventure City’s largest party from being destroyed by supervillain scientist Victoria Vance. All children over the age of one must have a ticket. Attendees with the VIP package will have a premium seat and exclusive access to a photo opportunity with PAW Patrol characters after the show.
- Oct. 19-20, showtimes vary by day
- $30-$150
- H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park
- www.hebcenter.com
The 75 Oaks Farm will host honey tasting events for individuals ages 18 and up. The sensory class will teach participants about bee castes and the process of honey production from hive to jar. Attendees can expect to taste five types of honey paired with farm-fresh accompaniments, such as local sourdough bread, dark chocolate, strawberries, cheese and pecans. Tickets to the event include all class supplies.
- Oct. 25 and Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.
- $50 (per class)
- The 75 Oaks Farm, 1507 Horizon Park Blvd,, Leander
- www.the75oaks.com
Cedar Park Parks & Recreation will host the Western-themed event, which will feature armadillo races, hayrides, a petting zoo, roping stations and live country music by The Western Express. Food trucks and a beer and wine vendor will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
- Oct. 26, noon-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Lakeline Park, 1510 Alexis Drive, Cedar Park
- www.cedarparktexas.gov/roundup
The event hosted by Hope House will have music, stories and a live music performance from local artist Adam Stone. Tickets to the event include admission and a barbecue plate. The nonprofit has provided permanent care to disabled children since 1967.
- Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m.
- $30 (admission)
- Agape BBQ, 3610 FM 1869, Liberty Hill
- www.hopehouseaustin.org
Texas Humane Heroes 15th annual chili cookoff
The nonprofit and no-kill shelter will host a day full of chili tasting, friendly competition, live music, kids activities, drinks and a silent auction. There will also be a raffle for a wood-burning pizza oven, and raffle tickets will be $5 each. Cookoff participants will be judged in two categories: judge’s choice and people’s choice. The winning team of each category will receive $300, and the second and third place teams will receive $200. Dogs on leashes are welcome. All proceeds from the event will go toward the nonprofit's mission of saving dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters across the state.
- Nov. 2, 1-4 p.m.
- Free (ages 10 and under), $25 (general admission), $30 (chili chefs), $75 (vendors)
- Texas Humane Heroes, 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
- www.humaneheroes.org
San Gabriel River Brewery will host the annual festival featuring local breweries, wineries, craft vendors, food trucks and music. VIP ticket holders will get a 5-ounce tasting glass, 10 tasting tickets to be used at any brewery, access to the VIP room and indoor bathrooms, and five drink tokens to be used at San Gabriel River Brewery.
- Nov. 2, noon-6 p.m.
- $20 (admission and reserved parking), $75 (VIP)
- San Gabriel River Brewery, 500 Chaparral Drive, Liberty Hill
- www.sangabrielriverbrewery.com
The third annual disc golf tournament hosted by nonprofit Bogey Free Club aims to raise awareness for adaptive sports such as disc golf for PTSD relief and suicide prevention for soldiers and veterans. Active duty soldiers and veterans get free registration and must email the nonprofit to receive their discount code before registering. There will be custom trophies provided to first, second and third place. Registration for the event is required.
- Nov. 16, 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Free (active-duty soldiers and veterans), $60 (admission)
- Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 CR 175, Leander
- www.bogeyfree.club
