Throughout the rest of July and into August, several community organizations are hosting events where residents can cool off, including indoor activities at the library and splash parties for both dogs and children.

Here is more information about these and other events happening in the area.

July 22: Take your pup to a party

Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park will host its third annual Summer Splash Pawty. The family-friendly event will feature a doggy swimsuit contest, adoptable pups, dog ice cream, raffle prizes, games and booth vendors. Event sponsors and donations are encouraged, and funds raised will benefit the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.July 25: Celebrate Christmas in July

Whitestone Brewery Liberty Hill will host its Christmas in July event with a special release of the Barrel Aged Melted Snowman, a beer that is typically only available in the fall.July 29: Be amazed at a magic show


“The John O’Bryant Magic Show” will be packed with stunts, special effects, illusion, comedy, props, mind reading, thrilling escapes, music, audience interaction and fun for all ages.July 29: Do some yoga

Aloft Austin Round Rock will host a Beer Yoga event on-site with instructor Sarah Pegues. The event allows attendees to relax while practicing yoga and enjoying a cold beer. A ticket to the event includes admission plus two free beverages, including beer, wine or zero-proof beverages.July 29: Have fun at a pool party

Sunbyrne - The Ultimate Talking Heads Pool Party with HeartByrne will take place at Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark. Tickets for the all-day event include admission to the water park, a performance from Talking Heads tribute band HeartByrne, an after-party with DJ Papa Glitch and family-friendly music from Radha’s School of Music. Attendees may go on a 90-minute boat trip on Lake Travis with their groups for an additional fee.July 30: Attend a wrestling match

WWE will bring the NXT Great American Bash featuring live matches among superstars Carmelo Hayes, Bron Breakker, Dragon Lee, Roxanne Perez, Wes Lee and Tiffany Stratton.
  • 5:45 p.m. (doors open), 6:30 p.m. (matches begin).
  • $20-$150.
  • H-E-B Center, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park.
  • 512-600-50•01. www.hebcenter.com
Aug. 1: Participate in an interactive movie


Children in grades 6-12 can participate in Interactive MovieFest featuring showings of “The Princess Bride” and “Napoleon Dynamite.” Audience participation is encouraged when certain words or phrases are used during the movie.Aug. 5: Take a train ride

Princess Flyer, a princess-themed train ride by the Austin Steam Train Association, will depart from the Cedar Park Depot. The 44-mile train ride will last 3 1/2 hours with a 15-minute layover and feature the Professional Princess Team from Central Texas Theatre Academy.
  • 8 a.m. (doors open), 9 a.m. (train departs).
  • $35-$55.
  • 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-100, Cedar Park.
  • 512-915-2340. www.austinsteamtrain.org
Aug. 10: Have fun at a happy hour

The Turquoise Peacock will host its fourth annual Back to School Happy Hour. Teachers will receive a 10% discount with a valid school ID and a T-shirt with a $50 purchase. All attendees will be entered to win a giveaway. This event includes shopping, drinks and sales.Aug. 11-12: Get down and dirty at a rodeo

The weekend-long Cedar Park Rodeo will be presented by Michelob Ultra. This event will feature a series of professional rodeo events, such as bull riding, bareback riding, calf roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, breakaway roping and mutton busting.
  • 7:30 p.m.
  • $20-$30 (ages 2-12), $25-$35 (age 13 and older).
  • H-E-B Center, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park.
  • 512-600-5001. www.hebcenter.com
Aug. 12: Put on boots and dance


Leander nonprofit Open My World will host its inaugural Barn Dance to raise funds for its mission of providing therapeutic horseback riding. The event will feature country dancing, live and silent auctions, horse bingo, a barbecue dinner with dessert, and a cash bar.Aug. 16: Splash at the bash

The city of Liberty Hill will host its annual Back to School Bash to close out the summer season at Wetzel Park. During the event, the park’s splash pad will be open to attendees. Other event activities include summer-themed tunes, contests, games, treats and giveaways. The Back to School Bash is open to all ages.