Cedar Park Public Library will host its annual Mini-Con where attendees can showcase cosplay, play board games and more. (Courtesy Cedar Park Public Library)
From a library convention to a Latin food festival, the Cedar Park community can make plans to attend a variety of events in the coming months. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.
April
Earth Mama Craft Night
The hands-on workshop will teach participants how to create elegant paper gift boxes, blend herbal teas into individually-sized bags, mix a natural surface disinfectant with essential oils and put together a bath tub tea bag.
April 23, 7-9 p.m.
$50
Red Horn, 13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 800, Cedar Park
Attendees at the Earth Mama Craft Night will learn how to put together a bath tub tea bag. (Courtesy Earth Mama Crafts)
Texas Autism Walk
Community members can take part in the 17th annual one-mile walk hosted by the Autism Society of Texas. In addition to the walk, attendees can check out a resource fair, family friendly activities and enjoy music.
Led by De’Aires Cotton, a certified yoga instructor and mental health advocate, attendees can release stress through a yoga session followed by a soothing sound bath experience. La Dosis Coffee + Cocktails will be offering a 10% discount on purchases for those with an event ticket.
April 26, 10 a.m.-noon
$25
La Dosis Coffee + Cocktails, 300 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park
The local library will host its annual event with robots, cosplay, drones, board games and vendors including Titan Moon Comics, Kewl-N-Kawaii Toys and more. Community members can participate in a robot petting zoo, try out superhero archery or an escape room and join a cosplay contest.
April 26, 3-7 p.m.
Free (admission)
Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Drive, Cedar Park
Nonprofit organization Racing Minds ATX will host three races: Chip-timed 5k and 1 mile and an untimed kids 1k. All participants in all distances will receive a medal and there will also be age group awards. A portion of race fees will go to the Parks and Trails Foundation of Cedar Park.
April 27, 8:30 a.m.
$10 (KidsK), $15 (ages 18 and under), $20 (ages 19 and up)
Park & Trails Foundation of Cedar Park’s second annual event will feature Soul Rhythm Experience Drum Circle, a market with local vendors highlighting sustainable, natural and nature-related products, family-friendly activities, food vendors, door prizes and educational booths.
Athlete's Guild will host an Earth Day 5k, kids 1k and one mile race in collaboration with the Trails Foundation of Cedar Park. (Courtesy Athlete's Guild)
May
Water Safety Event
Waterloo Swimming will host the event at all three locations and showcase a parent safety presentation, a swimmer safety in water demonstration, open swim at the business’ pools, vendors and giveaways.
Community members can embark on a six and a half round trip journey through the South San Gabriel River and Short Creek Canyon with a layover in Burnet. Attendees can enjoy their own lunch, shopping and visit Burnet’s town square.
May 10, 9 a.m.
$40+
Austin Steam Train Association, Cedar Park Depot, 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-100, Cedar Park
Attendees can look forward to a show with Elsa, Anna, DJ Stitch, Olaf, Aerial, Simba, Timon, Pumbaa and more familiar Disney faces. Costumes are not allowed for ages 14 and older.
May 1-4, showtimes vary by day
$30+
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park
Cedar Park Parks and Recreation will host a free concert series featuring local musicians including Madam Radar, Zoodust, Sarah Hobbs and Queen Legacy. Attendees can look forward to lawn games, food trucks and beer and wine and are encouraged to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs.
The Cedar Park community can taste its way through Latin cuisine with food vendors representing flavors from the Caribbean, South America and Central America. Space for the event is limited and interested individuals are encouraged to secure a general admission spot or arrive early.
May 18, 4-10 p.m.
Free (admission)
The Fieldhouse at The Crossover, 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander
Registration for the week-long summer camp for children ages 11-13 begins on May 5. Cedar Park residents can register their children to participate in an obstacle course, group activities, repelling, fingerprinting, crime prevention and more.
June 2-6, June 9-13, June 23-27
Free
Cedar Park Police Department, 911 Quest Parkway, Cedar Park