Here are a few events to consider when planning your schedule for the upcoming weekend and start to next week: Sept. 30 - Cedar Park Fall Concert in the Park Guests can bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch the outdoor concert featuring The Space Rockers. Guests may also bring their own picnic meals and ice chests or purchase concessions at the event. The city of Cedar Park hosts the concert. 7-10 p.m. Free. Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5528. www.cedarparktexas.gov/parks Proceeds from the annual event 'Leander Best Party Ever' benefit the
Leander Chamber of Commerce.[/caption] Oct. 1 - Leander Best Party Ever All things pertaining to James Bond descend on Leander at the annual event with a theme of “007.” Activities and drawings are James Bond-themed, and tickets include dinner, drink tickets, entertainment and dancing. Five extra drink tickets can be purchased for $30. Sponsorship opportunities are available, and proceeds from the event benefit the Leander Chamber of Commerce. 7-11 p.m. $85 (member ticket), $100 (nonmember ticket). Sheraton Texas Hotel & Conference Center, 1101 Woodlawn Ave., Georgetown. 512-259-1907. www.leandercc.org Oct. 1 - Sonu Nigam and Atif Aslam Dhoom Productions brings together two Bollywood musicians— award-winning singer, composer and actor Sonu Nigam from India, and Pakistani pop and rock singer-songwriter, dancer and actor Atif Aslam. 9 p.m. $50-$500 (tickets, ticket price may increase), parking costs vary. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. www.hebcenter.com Oct. 2 - 4th annual Run Free Texas 1980s 8K Runners can wear high-tops, hot pants, scrunchies, slap bracelets and feathered hair while they race to benefit Run Free Texas, a local cause serving at-risk youth. The race is held rain or shine, and race entry fees are nonrefundable. 7:30 a.m. $40 (until Oct. 1), $50 (race day). John Gupton Stadium, 200 Gupton Way Drive, Cedar Park. 512-788-4762. www.rft80s8k.com. [email protected] The city of Cedar Park issued a proclamation for National Night out leading up to the event on Oct. 4.[/caption] Oct. 4 - National Night Out The nationwide organization hosts a variety of gatherings to discuss crime prevention and community partnerships with police. Residents can organize volunteers, plan times, serve food and hold activities, and they can contact their local police department to coordinate police visits. In Leander, Leander Police Department officers plan to visit each event and provide information about events to the Leander Fire Department and Williamson County EMS. Cedar Park hosts a free kickoff event Sept. 24 from 3-7 p.m. at Heritage Oak Park, 875 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park. Times and locations of NNO events vary. Free. 512-528-2812, 512-528-2802. www.nationalnightout. org, www.leandertx.gov/police. [email protected]