Austin FC will face off against Seattle at Q2 Stadium on July 22. (Courtesy Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
There is something for everyone at these 10 upcoming Austin area events. Locals can catch a fireworks show at Auditorium Shores, learn about sustainability at the city’s Zero Waste Resource Fair or bake pizza dough at Over The Top Cake Supplies.
This list is not comprehensive. All events are subject to change.
Austin Symphony Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
Locals can visit Auditorium Shores for food trucks, activities, market vendors, live entertainment and fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Cedar Park's annual Fourth of July celebration features live music, carnival rides, inflatables, food trucks and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., followed by an outdoor movie screening. The city recommends Cedar Park High School, Cedar Park Middle School or Austin Community College for parking as there is no on-site parking.
Summer Classic Film Series presents “2001: A Space Odyssey”
As part of Paramount Theatre’s 52nd annual summer film series, fans of “2001: A Space Odyssey” can rewatch the film at The Bullock Museum IMAX Theatre.
July 7, 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show starts)
Kidcreate Studio Northwest Austin will host a large motor play class for children 1 to 6 years old. Kids will work on their large motor skills as they paint a doghouse, give inflatable pips a bubble bath and decorate cardboard dogs. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Austin Resource Recovery will host a sustainability fair at the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center. Austin residents can learn about multifamily housing composting, pick up a free kitchen compost collector if you live in an apartment or condo and grab a snack.
The Red River Cultural District will host its annual free summer music festival with performances at Chess Club, Kingdom, Stubb’s, Swan Dive and more. The festival will also include a Hot Summer Night Market on July 18 at Liberty Lunch by Future Front Texas.
The Austin Public Library will host its centennial celebration at the central library location. The birthday bash will feature crafts, party crowns and party games.
Locals can visit Nature’s Treasures of Texas to celebrate the ancient Roman festival of Neptunalia, honoring Neptune. The bazaar will feature vendors, energy workers, essential oils and jewelry.
Parents and children can work together to make dough from scratch at Over The Top Cake Supplies. Participants will use the dough to make pizza cups, pigs in a blanket and monkey bread.
