Looking for ways to beat the heat this summer? Dive into Cedar Park’s Elizabeth Milburn Pool for a special showing of “Jaws,” or visit Austin’s Montopolis Recreation and Community Center for the Zero Waste Resource Fair. There is something for everyone to explore this weekend, July 10-12, in the Austin area.
All events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive.
Disney's The Little Mermaid
The 5th annual free summer musical series will be presented at San Marcos Plaza Park by the Broke Thespians Theatre Company. The family-friendly event will feature a cast of local students, university alumni and a youth ensemble.
Friday Night Flix: Dive-In Movie: “Jaws”
Cedar Park Parks & Recreation will screen the classic summer thriller poolside, where attendees can watch from the water or the deck. Concessions are available for purchase, or attendees can bring their own snacks and drinks; glass is not allowed.
Big Tex Gun Show
Dripping Springs Ranch Park will host the Big Tex Gun Show in early July. The event is open to all; attendees under 21-years-old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- July 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; July 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $10 (per day), $15 (weekend pass), free (uniformed officers and children under 12-years-old)
- 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs
- www.drippingspringsranchpark.com
Springfest
Co-hosted by the Children’s Advocacy Center and CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties, the family-friendly event, which was postponed in April, will feature a play zone, food trucks, games and music. Festivalgoers can also meet first responders, educators and other community leaders.
Round Rock Wine Fest
The Round Rock Wine Fest offers guests tastings from over 40 Texas wineries along with live music, food vendors and educational opportunities.
- July 11, noon-6 p.m.
- $24 (admission)
- 4412 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock
- www.winofest.com
Buda’s Summer Musical
The Buda Chambers Theatre Company, the city of Buda and the Buda Arts Commission are partnering to present the live, outdoor musical production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
- July 11-26, 8-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- 204 San Antonio St., Buda
- www.budaedc.com
Zero Waste Resource Fair
Austin Resource Recovery will host a sustainability fair at the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center. Austin residents can learn about multi-family housing composting, pick up a free kitchen compost collector if you live in an apartment or condo and grab a snack.
