AUGUST EVENTS
DATE TO KNOW: Aug. 12 is the first day of school at Leander ISD.
Aug. 13-14 | Watch the Cedar Park Rodeo
The two-day rodeo event will have professional rodeo events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, girls barrel racing, girls breakaway roping, team roping and mutton busting. The event is sanctioned by the Cowboys Pro Rodeo Association. 7:30 p.m. $14-$29. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. www.hebcenter.com
Aug. 14 | Take the Sunset Express
Enjoy a sunset aboard a vintage train car on the Austin Steam Train Association’s Sunset Express. The 44-mile train ride leaves from Cedar Park and travels along the South San Gabriel River. There are no layovers on this 2.5-hour ride. 7-9:30 p.m. $23-$45. Cedar Park Depot, 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-100, Cedar Park. 512-402-3830. www.austinsteamtrain.org
Aug. 14 | Hear Roger Creager perform
Texas country singer Roger Creager will perform at the Haute Spot event venue for the Lightstream Backyard Concert Series. Tickets are available for general admission or the seated VIP section. 6-10 p.m. $20-$39. Haute Spot, 1501 E. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park. https://loveandlightstream.com/hautespot/rogercreager
Aug. 17 | Eat Seattle-based pastries
The owners of Piroshky Piroshky, a Seattle-based bakery, will bring their sweet and savory Russian pastries to Cedar Park at a preorder food event. Orders can be placed online and picked up at Twin Creeks Park from 5-7 p.m. Orders have a $50 minimum and end Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. Twin Creeks Park, 2303 Dervingham Drive, Cedar Park. https://piroshkybakery.com/events
Aug. 18 | Listen to an outdoor storytime
Meet on the Cedar Park Public Library’s front lawn for stories and songs with Miss Jane. Attendees can bring blankets or chairs to designated seat spaces. Registration is not required, and the event is weather permitting. 8:30 a.m. Free. Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5600. www.cedarparktexas.gov/departments/library
Aug. 21 | Watch ‘Jaws’ on the water
Float on Lake Travis and watch "Jaws" at Volente Beach Resort. The movie will begin after sunset. Attendees should bring their own tube to the event. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Limited parking is available for $7. 5 p.m. Admission includes access to the water park, a firework finale and entertainment. $45 and up. Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark, 16107 FM 2769, Leander. 512-258-5110. www.beachsidebillys.com
Aug. 21 | Listen to a Motown music celebration
Vocal group Il Divo will bring its "For Once In My Life Tour" to the H-E-B Center. The show will pay tribute to Motown music with songs such as "I'll Be There," "For Once In My Life," "Say You, Say Me" and more. 7 p.m. $55-$150. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. www.hebcenter.com
Aug. 24 | Swap puzzles and play board games
Enjoy a board game night at the Cedar Park Public Library and check out board games you like. Attendees can also bring gently used puzzles to swap with other attendees. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5600. www.cedarparktexas.gov/departments/library
Aug. 27 | Shop at a farmers market
Savory Farmers Market offers rotating vendors with various items such as fresh produce, microgreens, beef, chicken, fish and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash for some vendors. 3-7 p.m. Free. Bryson development, 1960 Pleasant Hill Road, Leander. 512-817-3359. www.savoryfarmersmarket.com
Aug. 28 | Listen to live music
Lightstream Backyard Concert Series presents Texas country singer Cory Morrow at the Haute Spot event venue in Cedar Park. Tickets are available for general admission or reserved seats. 7-10 p.m. $20-$45. Haute Spot, 1501 E. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park. https://loveandlightstream.com/hautespot/corymorrow
Aug. 29 | Create a project at a luau
Bring your Hawaiian shirt and grass skirt to Board & Brush Cedar Park’s end-of-summer luau event. Create one of over 600 wooden projects and enjoy beachy music, tropical drinks and more during the instructor-led workshop. Ages 15 and up. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $68 per person. Board and Brush, 2011 Little Elm Trail, Unit 107, Cedar Park. 512-529-1282. https://boardandbrush.com/cedarpark
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Sept. 3-5 | Visit the circus The Ben Hur Shrine Circus will have six performances over three days in September. The interactive circus will allow guests into the circus floor one hour before the show begins to meet performers and ride the elephants. Also, a free, public elephant brunch will be held Sept. 3 at noon with elephant-friendly food for the circus elephants. H-E-B Center recommends attendees wear masks at events. 7 p.m. (Sept. 3), 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Sept. 4), 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (Sept. 5). $20-$35. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. https://spectacularcircus.com
DATE TO KNOW: Sept. 6 is Labor Day.
Find more or submit Cedar Park-Leander area events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar.
Sept. 3-5 | Visit the circus
DATE TO KNOW: Sept. 6 is Labor Day.
Find more or submit Cedar Park-Leander area events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar.
