The annual Old Town Street Festival will kick off with a 5k on June 7. (Courtesy City of Leander)
From community fundraisers to an annual festival with live music, community members have several events they may attend in May and June. This list is not comprehensive. Event details are subject to change.
May
Adult Writing Club
Individuals interested in building their writing skills will have a space to give and receive feedback in a supportive environment. The monthly event will feature prompts and exercises to get them started in writing and journaling.
May 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Free
Leander Public Library, 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander
Families can celebrate the last day of school by enjoying a shaved ice treat from Bahama Bucks where a percentage of the sales will benefit Noble Elementary’s Parent Teacher Organization.
May 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Free (admission)
Lion’s Foundation Park, 355 Main St., Liberty Hill
The local community can support Bill Burden Elementary School by purchasing a meal or a drink at the tavern. Participants must mention they are with Bill Burden and 20% of sales will go toward the school.
Parents and children can learn about the fish and turtles at Lakewood and explore the sites where they hang out. Participants are advised to wear closed toed shoes, wear sunscreen and bring water.
May 24, June 7, 10-11 a.m. (18 months to three years old), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.(four to seven years old)
$45
Lakewood Park, 2040 Artesian Springs Crossing, Leander
The waterpark will stay open late and will be accompanied by hits ranging from the 60s to today performed by local band Lixbox. Waterpark slides will stay open until 8 p.m. and the pool will be open until 10 p.m.
May 25, 4-10:30 p.m.
$20 (all-day admission), $10 (general admission past 4 p.m.)
Volente Beach Resort & Waterpark, 16101 FM 2769, Ste. D. Leander
Liberty Hill Public Library District Summer Reading Program
Children and adults alike can sign up for the program starting May 5 and look forward to a range of events from seeing Mike the Reptile Guy and participating in a safari petting zoo. Children will have the opportunity to earn prizes and teens and adults can win raffle tickets and gift cards to local businesses.
May 27-June 24
Free
Liberty Hill Public Library, 355 Main St., Liberty Hill
Readers are welcome to join together and discuss Julia Heaberlin’s “Night Will Find You.” The novel follows the story of a scientist and reluctant psychic brought in to find a missing girl.
May 28, 7-8:30 p.m.
Free
Liberty Hill Public Library, 355 Main St., Liberty Hill
The Juneteenth Block Party will feature music performances, local vendors, bounce houses and a basketball tournament. (Courtesy City of Leander)
June
Old Town Street Festival
The annual event will kick off with a family-friendly 5k throughout the heart of Old Town Leander where all participants will receive a race T-shirt and custom finisher medals. Other event attractions include music performances and a local vendor market with unique home or fashion goods, art and beverage and food-related products.
Liberty Hill nonprofit L4 Cares will host its annual fundraiser to support its various programs which empower individuals to respond to the unspoken needs of others. The fundraiser will have a dueling pianos performance, unlimited barbecue, a live auction and a cash bar.
Community members can come together to celebrate the special event with music performances, food and craft vendors, bounce houses and a basketball tournament. Attendees are encouraged to bring gently used or new book donations for a drive hosted by Leander Public Arts and Culture and Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation.