Sept. 15: Attend a speaker series
Concordia University Texas will host a speaker series to help aspiring business owners and startup companies. The first speaker, Cindy Villanueva, is a business owner and adjunct professor at Concordia University Texas. She is also a memoirist and inspirational writer with a seventh-degree black belt. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. IncubatorCTX, 11400 Concordia University Drive, Bldg. B, Austin. 512-910-5702. Eventbrite: IncubatorCTX at Concordia University Texas
Sept. 15: Win a designer purse
The community is invited to join a night of fun and philanthropy. This event will feature 20 designer purses that attendees will have a chance to win in a bingo challenge. All bags will be on display before the game begins, giving bingo players the chance to see what they are playing for. Proceeds go to the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center. 5:15 p.m. (doors open), 6-10 p.m. (game time). $75 (per individual). Sponsorships available starting at $500. The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander. 512-943-3701. https://wilcocac.org/purse-bingo
Sept. 17: Explore Leander’s art exhibits
The Leander Public Art Commission is holding an Arts Fest to celebrate the grand opening of the Lakewood Park Sculpture Walking Trail. Activities include live music, a viewing of the new walking trail, food and craft vendors, and a challenge to find hidden art rocks. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Lakewood Park, 2040 Artesian Springs, Leander. 512-528-9909. www.leandertx.gov/pac
Sept. 17: Party on the beach
Join other music enthusiasts at Shake the Lake Music Festival. Hosted by Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark on its beachfront property, the outdoor concert will feature multiple artists, including Madam Radar, Love & Chaos and Paul Renna. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $39.99 (per person). 16107 FM 2769, Leander. 512-585-5344. https://shakethelake.lighterloadsatx.org
Sept. 19: Participate In A Golf Tournament
The Leander Chamber Of Commerce will host the Lucky Texas Scramble Golf Tournament. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $125 (individual), $500 (team). Crystal Falls Golf Club, 3400 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander. 512-259-1907. www.leandercc.org
Sept. 23-24: Go to a campout
Local families can grab their tents and head to Devine Lake Park in Leander for a weekend campout. Friday night activities will include yard games, fishing, a hot dog cookout, inflatables, s’mores and a screening of “Clifford The Big Red Dog.” The Leander Parks and Recreation Department will cook breakfast in the morning. Overnight registration is available online. 5 p.m.-10 a.m. $15 (per family). 1807 Waterfall Ave., Leander. 512-528-9909. www.leandertx.gov/parksrec
Sept. 24: Race through the mud
The Leander Education Excellence Foundation will host its Mudstacle and family Fun Run. 8 a.m. $25 (per person). Vista Ridge High School, 200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-570-0027. https://leeftx.org/mudstacle
Sept. 24: Put your boots on
The 10th annual Boots and Bling benefiting Jails to Jobs will feature cocktails, dinner and a concert. 6-10 p.m. $150. The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Ste. 170, Leander. 713-839-5657. www.bootsandbling.org
Sept. 25: Adopt a dog
Play with shelter dogs available for adoption at the 13th annual Puppy Mill Awareness Day TX. The event will be hosted by Final Frontier Rescue Project. Rescue booths and vendors will be on-site. Andrea’s Eats food truck, live music and giveaways will all be part of the festivities as well. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Anderson Mill West Park, 2900 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park. www.facebook.com/pmadtx
Sept: 25: Celebrate Oktoberfest
Red Horn Coffee presents Oktoberfest 2022. This event will feature live music by Off the Grid Band and food from Check Point Germany restaurant. Festivalgoers will get the chance to participate in a stein hoist. Coffee, beer and other treats will be available as well. Noon-5 p.m. Free. 13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 800, Cedar Park. 512-986-7038. https://redhornbrew.com
Oct. 1: Raise money for cancer research
The Esports Cave will host an online gaming tournament with Nerf Cancer to fund critical cancer research. Noon-6 p.m. $30 (half day), $55 (all day). 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Ste. 100B, Leander. www.nerfcancer.org
LIVE MUSIC
The Good Lot
2500 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park
512-986-4037
www.thegoodlotcp.com
Sept. 16: Kaylin Karr, 7 p.m.
Sept. 23: Chris McGill, 7 p.m.
Sept. 24: Special Event, Oktoberfest celebration live music by JT Polka Band, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 30: Steve the Brit, 7 p.m.
Haute Spot
1501 E. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park
512-986-7411
https://hautespot.live
Sept. 15: Colt Ford, 5 p.m. $21.50
Sept. 16: Mike Ryan with Slade Coulter, 6 p.m. $24.50
Sept. 27: Stryper, 5 p.m. $22.50
Sept. 30: Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, 6 p.m. $24.50
Shooters
601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park
512-260-2060
https://shootersbilliards.net
Sept. 16: Alex Hensley Band, 9 p.m.
Sept. 17: Joel Tucker Band, 9 p.m.
Sept. 24: Texas Death Grip, 8 p.m.
Sept. 30: ThemThatKnow, 9 p.m.
Steamer Lane Music
603 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park
512-431-6279
https://steamerlanemusic.com
Sept. 17: Chris Castaneda Band, 7:30 p.m.
Whitestone Brewery
601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste.500, Cedar Park
512-765-4828
www.whitestonebrewery.com
Sept. 24: Live Oktoberfest Music, JT Fest Duo, 1 p.m.
Sept. 24: Whitestone Band, 6 p.m.
