This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kick Off Party
The Hacienda at Georgetown will host the event, which is held across the country to raise funds for Alzheimer’s support, care and research. Attendees can walk alongside the team and look forward to light fare, live entertainment and games.
- Aug. 15, 2-4 p.m.
- Free
- 60 Del Webb Blvd., Georgetown
- www.watermarkcommunities.com
Patrons of all ages can make a minimum $2 donation to purchase a number on the bingo board for a chance to win. The chicken must poop on the number purchased in order to win cash prizes ranging from $114-$570. The Fieldhouse at the Crossover also has an in-house bar and restaurant, as well as various food truck options.
- Aug. 15, 7-10 p.m.
- Free (entry), $2 (donation to play)
- 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Ste. 160, Leander
- www.thefieldhousetexas.com
The city of Pflugerville will host a movie night at Scott Mentzer Pool with a screening of “A Minecraft Movie.” Attendees are encouraged to bring inflatables, pool noodles, picnic blankets and chairs. One free bag of popcorn will be given out per entry.
- Aug. 15, 8 p.m.
- $7, free (ages 2 and under)
- 901 Old Austin Hutto Road, Pflugerville
- www.pflugervilletx.gov
Watch and learn about fireflies with Wimberley Parks and Recreation. Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes for an easy-to-moderate half-mile hike.
- Aug. 15, 8:30-9:30 p.m.
- $5 (admission); free (ages 10 and under)
- 333 Blue Hole Lane, Wimberley
- www.wimberleyparksandrec.com
The city of Pflugerville will provide transportation and kayak rentals for a trip to Lake Austin. After exploring the lake for a couple of hours, the group will eat at a local restaurant before returning to the Pflugerville Recreation Center. Participants can register online.
- Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- $25 (resident), $30 (nonresident)
- 400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville
- www.pflugervilletx.gov/classes
The Austin Public Library’s Menchaca Road Branch will host a community craft supply swap where people can swap gently-used, clean and new craft supplies.
- Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 5500 Menchaca Road, Austin
- www.library.austintexas.gov/events
Celebrate back-to-school season with this annual event, featuring sales, a mimosa bar, local vendors, giveaways and a 10% discount for teachers.
- Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 660 S. Bagdad Road, Ste. 330, Leander
- www.turquoisepeacockboutique.com
Merge Barbershop, located in downtown Hutto, will host a pickleball tournament at The Picklr in Round Rock. The event will include raffle prizes and prizes for first place, with brackets available for beginners, intermediate or advanced players. Participants are guaranteed a minimum of four games.
- Aug. 16, 1 p.m.
- $45 per person
- 3021 S. I-35 frontage road, Ste. 240, Round Rock
- https://tinyurl.com/2p29et66
Enjoy a fairytale storytime and meet and greet with Princess Moana of Motunui at Paper Bark Birch Children’s Bookstore. The ticketed event includes a signed book; tickets are not required for adults.
- Aug. 16, 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.
- $20 (tickets)
- 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 218, Cedar Park
- www.paperbarkbirch.com
Ross will play singles from her upcoming Heart Scars EP, which combines jazz, blues, pop and country music styles.
- Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.
- $20 (ages 13 and under), $31 (military, seniors and students), $34 (adults)
- 206 W. Second St., Georgetown
- www.georgetownpalace.com
The POP Cats convention will have all things cat related. There will be a gaming zone, a cat art exhibit, cat coloring activities, a permanent and temporary cat tattoo parlor and more. Local animal organizations will be in attendance with adoptable cats.
- Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $15-$28 (admission)
- 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
- www.popcats.com
