Check out these 21 events across the Lake Travis-Westlake area this summer.

June 27: Stay late at the lake

Mozart’s Coffee Roasters will host season three of its Late on the Lake series. This event is a weekday event for local musicians to showcase their talent. It is streamed through a podcast so other residents can enjoy the music as well. Residents are encouraged to enjoy Mozart’s menu and grab something delicious to enjoy while listening to live music. The band Steel Grassy will play alongside other musicians.June 28: Learn about reptiles

The Bee Cave Public Library will host a live reptile learning event as part of its summer reading program. Showcased by Mr. Mike, residents of all ages can see live reptiles and learn all about what makes them fascinating.June 29: Watch ‘The Sandlot’

The Austin Parks Foundation will host the third movie in its free summer movie series. Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring their own blankets and snacks to enjoy a free screening of the movie “The Sandlot” at the park.
  • 7-10 p.m.
  • Free
  • Govalle Neighborhood Park, 5200 Bolm Road, Austin
  • 512-477-1566. www.austinparks.org
July 1: Enjoy live music


Frontyard Brewing will host live music every Friday and Saturday as long as the weather is nice. Residents can enjoy some country music voices and handcrafted food truck cuisine with views of the Texas Hill Country in the background. This event is pet friendly and family friendly.July 4: Attend a parade and celebration

The city of West Lake Hills will host a parade and celebration for the Fourth of July. Residents can enter for their chance to win the award for the “Best Thing on Wheels.” There will be costume contests and free food as well. The parade will meet at Independence Bank, and the celebration will be held in the parking lot.July 4: Celebrate with a parade and hot dogs

The city of Lakeway will host a Fourth of July parade and hot dog reception. The parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. Hot dogs will be served at 9:30 a.m. in the Lakeway Activity Center. This year's theme is "63 and Free," honoring the opening of Lakeway Inn and the expansion of the town.July 4: Listen to a symphony

The Austin Symphony will host a July Fourth celebration at Lady Bird Lake. They will perform a concert of patriotic music, ending with a fireworks show over the lake. The event is free, but residents can choose to purchase the VIP experience if they wish to have more amenities.July 4: See Willie Nelson in concert


Q2 Stadium in Austin will host Willie Nelson & Family along with other bands during the Fourth of July picnic. The event was created by Willie Nelson in 1973 and is celebrating 50 years of entertainment. Residents can purchase tickets online through Seat Geek.July 4: Have fun at a festival

The Hill Country Galleria will host the annual Fourth of July festival. Shop the local stores and vendors, or enjoy some live music. Children are welcome to enjoy the fair, complimentary face painting and more. There will be a firework display at sunset.July 5: Play games with family

Frontyard Brewing will host a family game night. Residents can play board games, Jenga and dominoes while spending time together. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the scenery and quality time.July 6: Enjoy shaved ice

Lake Travis Community Library will offer shaved ice from Southern Snow Shaved Ice as part of its summer reading program. Shaved ice will be available to all who attend with no registration required. Southern Snow offers a variety of shaved ice flavors, such as coconut and lemonade.July 7 and 8: Learn about filmmaking


The Bee Cave Arts Foundation will partner with The Austin School for Performing and Visual Arts to host a two-day filmmaking workshop. Independent filmmaker William F. Reed will lead classes that teach various elements of the craft, from preproduction to filming to post-production.July 7 through 12, July 29 through Aug. 04: Watch a musical

Zilker Theater Productions will perform the musical “Matilda” at the Zilker Hillside Theater. It will also offer American Sign Language-interpreted performances July 29-Aug. 4. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays. Residents are encouraged to bring their own blanket and food, though concessions will be available during the performance.July 8: Become a chocolatier

7th Street Candle Co. in Austin will offer a chocolate creation workshop. Local chocolatiers from Madhu Chocolate will lead the class. Learn everything from the history of the chocolate bar itself to creating a chocolate bar by hand with many choices of ingredients. Snacks will be provided along with the ability to taste chocolate as residents complete the course and learn. Residents who attend the workshop will also get a special discount from the store for the rest of the day.July 9: Be a mermaid for a day

Lakeway Swim Center invites residents to swim with Lake Travis mermaids. Visitors will be able to take photos with the mermaids and mermen while enjoying fun, free activities and door prizes. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy summer concessions from the Swim Center during these events.July 13: Attend a job fair


Best Hire Career Fairs will host a career fair in Austin. If residents are looking for work, they can register ahead of time and prepare to attend one of the most hirable career fairs for the past five years. The dress requirement is business casual. Residents will need a resume. Some of the companies looking to hire range from advertising to the video game industry.July 15: Donate blood

The Lakeway Community Blood Drive will be at the Lakeway Activity Center. Residents can make appointments ahead of time or walk in—both are encouraged. To make an appointment or for more information, email the coordinators at [email protected], or visit the website at www.wrbdonor.org and search for Group A197.July 20 through 23: Go on a retreat

Camp Lucy will host a four-night women’s wellness retreat. The retreat will include daily chef-prepared meals, classes in yoga and meditation, stargazing sessions, and other workshops.
  • Check-in is at 3 p.m. July 20.
  • $945
  • Camp Lucy, 3509 Creek Road, Dripping Springs
  • 512-894-4400. www.camplucy.com
July 20 through 23: Enjoy a local concert

The annual Hot Summer Nights concert series will return to downtown Austin. This free concert series will showcase local talent and up-and-coming artists. The event is one of the most popular in the “Live Music Capital of the World,” attracting large crowds and talent every year.July 22 Enjoy a dive-in movie


Hotel Viata will host a movie screening of “Luca” from its hotel pool. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the poolside cafe, but popcorn is free. This event is open to the public with limited seating. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP and bring their own flotation device.July 23: Enjoy an award-winning pianist

Lakeway will present world-renowned pianist Kiyoshi Tamagawa as part of the Sunday Afternoon Concert Series. Tamagawa, professor of music at Southwestern University and associate dean for the Sarofim School of Fine Arts, has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist all over North America, Europe and Asia.