The Living Leander Community & Nonprofit Expo will showcase local developments, cultural events and interactive exhibitions. (Courtesy City of Leander)
From a children’s presentation about birding to a second-hand consignment event full of clothing for all ages, community members can look forward to a range of activities to keep them busy late February through late March. Note: This list is not comprehensive.
Living Leander Community & Nonprofit Expo
The fair will showcase local developments, cultural events and interactive exhibitions. Attendees can look forward to door prizes throughout the event, and one local nonprofit will be awarded a $1,000 grant.
Feb. 28, 3-7 p.m.
Free
Premier Athletic Complex, 8220 183A Toll Road, Leander
Children ages 4-10 are invited to learn about native bird species in Texas, how to get started with birdwatching and even how to attract more birds to your backyard. A guest speaker from the Williamson Audubon Group will present the class as part of Leander Public Library’s homeschool makerspace program.
March 13, 1-2 p.m.
Free
Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander
The conference will help Central Texas families prepare students with disabilities for life after high school. Families can hear advice from experts on how to prepare a successful transition into adulthood.
This car show will include music, food and prizes for various categories including best paint, best wrap, best modern and best of show. Proceeds from the event will help the Wiley Athletic Booster Club.
March 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
$5 (spectator parking), $25 (registered vehicle)
John Gupton Stadium, 200 Gupton Way Drive, Cedar Park
The 12th annual RockNRide car show will take place at John Gupton Stadium on March 1. (Courtesy RockNRide)
Hop Around the Hill: Boutique Crawl
Attendees can spend the day shopping at local businesses including Two Brand It, Simply Home Boutique, Pep & Punch, The Blue Door Gift Store & Boutique and Olive & Sage Boutique. Shoppers will receive a map and a passport card at their first stop and full stamp cards will be entered into a gift card basket giveaway. All participating boutiques will donate a portion of their proceeds to local nonprofit L4 Cares.
This celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, will mark the arrival of spring with a swimming pool, live music, food vendors and both volleyball and cornhole tournaments.
March 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free (11 and under), $20-$25
Volente Beach Resort and Water Park, 16107 FM Road 2769, Ste. D, Leander
Community members can enjoy a one-mile bike ride on the center’s paved path illuminated by LED light displays. The end of the ride at the sculpture garden includes a DJ, glow dancers, LED swings and LED seesaws. Helmets are required.
March 21, 7-9:30 p.m.
Free, registration required
Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park
The spring consignment sale will feature clothing items from local families for newborns to teenagers in addition to maternity wear, books, kids gear and toys.
March 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free (admission)
Austin Sports Center, 1420 Toro Grande Blvd., Cedar Park
With a surprise line up of LA-based and Austin-based comedians, attendees can look forward to DJ sets and performances by comedians from Comedy Central, Comedy Store Improv, BET and Austin's Mothership Comedy Club. Hosted by Caitlin Benson, with music from DJ Pocket Papi.
March 22, 7 p.m.
$20 (presale, before March 1), $30 (VIP presale), $25 (after presale), $35 (VIP after presale)
The Fieldhouse at the Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander
