With Veterans Day approaching, the Austin area has a variety of events taking place to honor members of the Armed Forces. Check out this list of events happening over the weekend and through Nov. 11. This list is noncomprehensive.

Heroes & Hot Rods Veterans Day Cruise In & Car Show-Bastrop

The 18th annual event will benefit local and central Texas veteran support organizations with a classic car cruise Nov. 8 followed by a car show Nov. 9.Veterans Day Flyer-Cedar Park

The Austin Steam Train Association will honor veterans and active duty members with a free ride on the Bertram Flyer.
  • Nov. 10, 9 a.m. (train departs)
  • Free (applies to veterans and active duty members), $23-$48 (adults), $20-$34 (children)
  • Cedar Park Depot, 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-100, Cedar Park
  • www.austinsteamtrain.org
Veterans Day Ceremony-Georgetown

The public event will honor veterans and active duty military members at Veterans Memorial Plaza.Veterans Day Ceremony-Leander


A ceremony will be held to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces at Veterans Park.The Veterans Day 5K-Pflugerville

The event will show appreciation for the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.Round Rock Veterans Day Celebration

The city of Round Rock and the Round Rock Veterans Coalition will host a celebration at the Flag Plaza at Old Settlers Park. A formal ceremony will be held and the Falcon Flight Formation Team will perform a flyover at the event. Refreshments will be served immediately afterward.Austin Veterans Day Parade

The parade will have 64 floats and vehicles.Vets & Pets art exhibit


AVAFest will host an exhibit from veterans and the pets that inspired their art.
  • Nov. 9, 1-4 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • Old Bakery and Emporium, 1006 Congress Ave., Austin
  • www.avafest.org
Veterans Day Parade-San Marcos

The city of San Marcos and the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee will host its annual parade.Buda Veterans Day Parade & Honor Ceremony

The event will honor veterans and start with a parade.
  • Nov. 9, 9 a.m. (parade starts)
  • Free
  • Historic Buda Elementary School, 300 N. San Marcos St., Buda
  • www.budachambertx.com