Red Poppy Festival and Eeyore’s Birthday Party: 7 events in the Austin area April 24-26

The 27th annual festival will include artisan and food vendors, a parade, a car show, children’s activities, a pup parade, and live music from Maddie & Tae, Jade Eagleson and more artists.

• April 24-26, times vary
• Free (admission)
• Downtown Georgetown
• https://visit.georgetown.org/events/red_poppy_festival

The long-standing Austin tradition is operated by nonprofit Friends of the Forest Foundation and features vendors, music and games. A UT student threw the first Eeyore-themed party in 1964. Run entirely by volunteers, the annual event benefits the Austin community.

• April 25, 11 a.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1100 Kingsbury St., Austin
• www.eeyores.org

Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore will celebrate Earth Day with giveaways, food, drinks and children’s activities.

• April 25, noon-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 500 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin
• www.austinhabitat.org/restore

Attendees can take their furry friend to the spring-fed pool at the Landa Park Aquatic Complex for a swim. Owners will be required to present proof of vaccinations.

• April 25, noon-4 p.m.
• $10 (admission, two dogs per ticket allowed)
• 350 Aquatic Circle, New Braunfels
• www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar

The Austin Blues Festival will return to Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park this spring, presented by Antone’s Nightclub and Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. The two-day festival celebrates music and culture and started in 1999. This year is the festival’s fourth edition and will celebrate Antone’s 50-year lease extension.

April 25-26

• $79 and up (varies by ticket type)
• 1401 Trinity St., Austin
• www.austinbluesfestival.com

Cosplayers and pop culture fans can visit the public library for the mini comic-con, celebrating all media forms and genres. The event is open to all ages and will feature a cosplay contest, vendors, a meet and greet with Austin Ghostbusters, and live action role-playing.

• April 25, 2-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 425 S. Parkwest Drive, Cedar Park
• https://bit.ly/4t3N1hK