From a classic film brought to life to outdoor markets, here are 12 events for Lake Travis and West Austin-area residents to check out this summer.

July

"Footloose: The Musical"

The Hill Country Galleria will host free performances of "Footloose: The Musical" on the Galleria’s Central Plaza Lawn. Visitors are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to place on the lawn during the show, which offers senior and accessibility nights with an ASL interpreter every Wednesday.August

West Austin Chamber of Commerce 1st Annual Golf Tournament


The event will foster team bonding with a scramble-style golf tournament that includes a dinner buffet and swag bags. Each player on a team will receive a round of golf in one of Golfinity's 18-hole simulation booths.Austin Pride Parade & Festival

Austin Pride will host "Queer Cabaret: Unleashed Glamour + Glitz," a themed pride festival at Fiesta Gardens, followed by a pride parade starting at the State Capitol and ending in the Warehouse District. IDs are required to enter the festival.
  • Aug. 10, 11 a.m. (festival), 8-11 p.m. (parade)
  • Festival: $10 for children 7-17, $20 for adults; Parade: free (admission)
  • Festival: Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin; Parade: Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin
  • www.austinpride.org/pride-events
CancerCon Live

Nonprofit organization Stupid Cancer will host CancerCon Live—a weekend of keynote speakers, workshops, panels, social events, and local excursions for the adolescents and young adult cancer community (age 15–39), including cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare providers, and advocates.Lakeway Photography Club Summer Meeting

Lakeway Photography’s meeting will include group discussions over upcoming photography festivals and different types of photos such as macro and iPhone photos.Austin Train Show


The Austin Model Railway Society is presenting over 25,000 square feet of model railroading in this August’s Austin Train Show. Attractions include vendors and raffles, a Kiddie Express train ride, a self-guided area model railroad tour and concessions. Admission includes both days.
  • Aug. 24 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 25 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • $8 (purchased in advance), $10 (purchased at the door), free (children 12 and under)
  • Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin
  • www.austintrainshow.org
6th Annual Abbey Lights Up COTA Gala

The gala, hosted by Abigail E. Keller Foundation, will have auctions and a raffle, a champagne wall, a Ricky Bobby impersonator and a performance from Suede band. Emcee Chet Garner will host the evening.
  • Aug. 24, 5-10 p.m.
  • $325 (admission per person)
  • The Circuit of The Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle
  • www.aekellerfoundation.org
Summer Sip & Shop Outdoor Market

Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery will provide vendors, rotating food trucks, drink specials, yard games and live music from 2-5 p.m. at their distillery.Cool Arts Show & Studio Tour

The Lakeway Arts Committee will feature fine/visual art, jewelry, pottery, face painting and live music at its 8th annual Cool Arts Show & Studio Tour in the Lakeway Activity Center. The show is Aug. 24 only, while the studio tour is Aug. 24 & 25 at various locations.September


Lakeway Garden Club Autumn Member Mixer

The Lakeway Garden Club will hold group discussions over fall vegetable planting and discuss opportunities for local gardening volunteer projects.Austin Bat Fest

Austin’s 2024 Bat Fest will include live music from multiple bands, food and drink vendors and arts and crafts vendors. Bat flight typically begins between 7-8:45 p.m. Visitors can bring sealed water bottles, soft sided coolers with water only and chairs. Bags will be searched.
  • Sept. 7, 3-11:45 p.m.
  • $30 (purchased in advance), $35 (purchased at the gate), free (children 10 and under with an adult), $190 (VIP tickets)
  • Congress Avenue Bridge, 100 S. Congress Ave., Austin
  • www.roadwayevents.com
Lego Robotics at Lake Travis Community Library

Lake Travis Community Library will host up to 8 pairs of parents and kids for an instructional lesson on how to write programs and build robots. Children 5 years or older are welcome, and a pass must be picked up 30 minutes prior to the event start time.