Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these events in the Austin metro area, from Mardi Gras celebrations to NASCAR and more, happening Feb. 28-March 2.

This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.

Casino Night and Diamond Raffle Drawing

The Rotary Club of San Marcos will host a Mardi Gras-themed Casino Night with games, food, drinks, raffles and prizes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Beth and Kelly Damphousse Foster Educational Support Endowment at Texas State University. This scholarship assists students who are the product of the Texas Foster Care system.
  • Feb. 28, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
  • $50-$600 (tickets/tables)
  • Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing, 2249 Airport Drive, San Marcos
  • www.smtxrotary.com
Annual San Marcos Mardi Gras Parade

The Mistick Krewe of Okeanos will present its annual Mardi Gras celebration with floats and music throughout the historic district of San Marcos. Organizations can enter a float in the parade for free.Veramendi Garden Day


The Heritage Association of San Marcos will beautify Veramendi Plaza Park with maintenance and gardening work.Pickleball Power Play Tournament

Participants can register to play in matches.Purses and Poppies: Bastrop County Designer Purse Bingo

Children’s Advocacy Center serving Bastrop, Lee and Fayette counties, will host its annual fundraiser with 10 games of bingo with luxury designer purses as prizes.Living Leander Community & Nonprofit Expo

The fair will showcase local developments, cultural events and interactive exhibitions. Attendees can look forward to door prizes throughout the event, and one local nonprofit will be awarded a $1,000 grant.
  • Feb. 28, 3-7 p.m.
  • Free
  • Premier Athletic Complex, 8220 183A Toll Road, Leander
  • www.leandercc.org
Chase the Chief 5K


The Georgetown Police Department’s fitness initiative will help raise funds for local schools’ physical education departments. Attendees can participate in a family fun run, run a 5K or browse the vendor fair taking place before the race.
  • March 2, noon-2 p.m. (vendor fair); 1:15 p.m. (fun run); 2 p.m. (5K)
  • $5 (ages 17 and younger); $10 (ages 18 and older)
  • East View High School, 4490 E. University Ave., Georgetown
  • www.georgetowntexas.gov
Destination...Life Fair and Conference

The conference will help Central Texas families prepare students with disabilities for life after high school. Families can hear advice from experts on how to prepare a successful transition into adulthood.NASCAR at COTA

The NASCAR Cup Series will drive into Austin for a weekend of racing leading up to the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.ATX Open

This tennis tournament is the city’s largest women’s professional sporting event, featuring a singles draw of 32 players and a doubles draw of 16 teams.
  • Feb. 22-March 2
  • $10-plus (tickets)
  • Westwood Country Club, 3808 W. 35th St., Austin
  • www.atxopen.com