Festivals and fishing: 6 events to attend in the Austin area April 10-12

The monthly market includes local vendors, arts and crafts, farm-to-market items and live music, themed for spring.

• April 11, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle
• www.cityofkyle.gov/living-here/parks-and-recreation/community-events

Community members are invited to Restoration Ranch to enjoy an afternoon of food trucks, family-friendly games, pony rides, vendors, and a silent auction. The festival will kick off with a 4K march to raise veteran awareness.

• April 11; 11 a.m. (Ruck March), noon-4 p.m. (Spring Fling)
• Free (kids 10 and under), $10 (adults), $20 (4K registration)
• 154 Hills Prairie Road, Bastrop
• www.restorationranch.org/2026-spring-fling

The annual festival features hundreds of kites at Zilker Park.

• April 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin
• www.abckitefest.org

The Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting a family-friendly event featuring local vendors, face painting, pony rides and a two-day barbecue cook off.

• April 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park
• www.cedarparkchamber.org/cedar-fest

This annual Bee Cave Public Library festival blends literacy celebration with live bee education. The event will feature programming for all ages, including local authors, book vendors, hands-on bee and nature activities, and a honey tasting contest.

• April 11, 1-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave
• www.booksandbeesfestival.com