The Cedar Park Rodeo will be held at the H-E-B Center in early August. (Courtesy H-E-B Center)
Individuals with a range of interests can find a community event to attend in the coming months with Christmas in July celebrations, a superhero party, an annual rodeo and more. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.
July
Christmas in July
Local vendors will be selling merchandise while attendees can create arts and crafts and enjoy food.
July 25, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; July 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free (general admission)
First Baptist Church of Leander, 10000 FM 243, Leander
Attendees can dress up as their favorite superhero and spend some time crafting masks and playing games to sharpen their super skills. Entry to the event includes a lunch with choices of a hamburger, cheeseburger, veggie burger or hot dog with a side of chips and a soda.
July 20, 1 a.m.-2 p.m.
$20 (admission and food truck lunch)
Volente Beach Resort and Waterpark, 16107 FM 2769, Leander
This 55 and up event will focus on inner and outer beauty with local vendors providing techniques and information. There will also be non-alcoholic refreshments.
July 23, 1-3 p.m.
Free
Leander Senior Activity Center, 11880 Hero Way W., Ste. 600, Leander
Runners of all paces and ages are invited to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by breast cancer. There will be a one-mile family fun run, a half marathon, a 5k and a 10k. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
July 26, 7:30 a.m.
$39 (family fun run or 5k), $45 (10k), $49 (half marathon)
Lakewood Park, 2040 Artesian Springs Crossing, Leander
Kids can spend a morning having fun at the end of their summer vacation by playing in a foam pit and giant games and eating snacks. Readers who hit two million minutes of reading will get a special surprise.
July 26, 10 a.m.-noon
Free
Liberty Hill Public Library, Liberty Hill Room, 355 Loop 332, Liberty Hill
Hosted by the Liberty Hill Football Boosters, mothers of Panthers can see the locker room, tour the facility, run the tunnel and learn about football drills and plays. Snacks will be provided and attendees will receive an event-exclusive T-shirt.
The Liberty Hill Football Boosters will host its second annual Panther Quarter where moms can learn about football drills, plays and more. (Courtesy Liberty Hill Football Boosters)
August
Back to School Event
The Leander Independent School District Council of Parent Teachers Associations will host a day where students in pre-K-12th grade living in LISD boundaries can pick out free clothes for the new school year.
Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (north location); 9 a.m.-noon (south location)
Free
North location: 324 S. West Drive, Leander; South location: 6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd., Austin
Community members can enjoy watching the local family tradition come to life featuring bare back riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, mutton busting, frisbee dogs and more.
Aug. 8-Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m.
$40+ (general admission)
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park
Moms can kick off the first day of school by shopping at the local boutique while sipping on a mimosa. Customers can also look forward to giveaways and the store’s summer sale.
Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-noon
Free
Turquoise Peacock Boutique, 660 S. Bagdad Road, Ste. 330, Leander
Moms can kick-off the school year by shopping at Turquoise Peacock Boutique with mimosas and giveaways. (Courtesy Turquoise Peacock Boutique)
Raas and Rhythm Garba Workshop
Muqabala Dancers and Livvie Star Co. will host the workshop where participants will have a 90 minute high energy garba session. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a professional, promotional video. Ages 15 and up are allowed to sign up for the event.