Whether seeking an event for Mother's Day or just wanting to get outdoors, there are a number of events going on this weekend in Cedar Park and Leander that are open to the whole family. May 12: LHS and RBMS bands play at jazz program. Students from Leander and Cedar Park’s school bands perform at their fourth annual Jazz Under the Stars event. Dinner will be provided and attendees should bring blankets or chairs for seating. Proceeds go to the jazz programs at Leander High School and Running Brushy Middle School. Free for children under 3; $15 for all other attendees. Leander High School Courtyard, 3301 S Bagdad Road, Leander. [email protected]. www.leanderband.org May 12: Cedar Park PTA holds Spring Fling. Families are invited for games like disk golf, music and food at Cedar Park Middle School. Free admission with fees for food. 5-7 p.m. Cedar Park Middle School. 2100 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-570-3100. http://cpms.leanderisd.org May 13: Annual 5K takes place at Brushy Creek. Hosted by the Tri Doc chiropractic clinic, this 5K runs throughout the Brushy Creek trail. Participants of all skill levels are welcome. $35-$40. 8-11 a.m. Brushy Creek Trails. 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park. 512-257-2225. www.thetridoc.com May 14: Moms get discounted admission to the museum. In recognition of the impromptu kitchen science experiments, the late-night science fair prep and inspiring all the future scientists, the Texas Museum of Science and Technology says thank you to moms with half-off admission price all day. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Texas Museum of Science and Technology, 1220 Toro Grande Drive, Cedar Park. 512-961-5333. https://txmost.org

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May 13: Arboretum hosts book-themed family event. BookSpring into Summer: A Celebration of Readers features games, book-themed crafts and a performance by the Biscuit Brothers. Attendees will receive a free food or activity ticket if they donate three children’s books. Tickets will also be available for purchase. All proceeds go to Central Texas literacy programs. Free admission. The food court at the Arboretum, 10000 Research Blvd., Austin. 512-472-1791. www.bookspring.org.