6 events to attend in the Austin area Feb. 27-March 1

Residents and local businesses can gather for the Leander Local Fest, highlighting the best of Leander. The event will feature artisan vendors, booths from local businesses and nonprofits, performances, kids activities, food tastings, and community resources.

• Feb. 27, 3-7 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 8220 183A Toll, Leander
• Facebook: Leander Local Fest

The comic and graphic novel event at Round Rock High School will feature speaker panels, a cosplay fashion show and contest, illustration workshops, an obstacle course, door prizes, and more. The event is exclusively for students, ages 5-19, as well as educators. It is recommended that attendees under age 12 are escorted by a parent or guardian.

• Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 201 Deep Wood Drive, Round Rock
• https://tinyurl.com/2jxwccwy

Three local bookstores—Paper Bark Birch, Phat Tracks Books and Records, and The Secret Lantern Books and Games—will team up to host a Boozy Book Fair at The All Good. Locals can gather at The Railyard to find books of all genres for all ages.

• Feb. 28, 2-6 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 500, Cedar Park
• www.theallgoodbar.com

The Rotary Club of San Marcos will host a Mardi Gras-themed Casino Night fundraiser. Guests can dine on Cajun cuisine while playing games. Prizes will also be awarded throughout the night.

• Feb. 28, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
• $50
• 2249 Airport Drive, San Marcos
• www.smtxrotary.com

Over 40 Dripping Springs artists will open their studios to showcase their work.

• Feb. 28-March 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• Various art studios in Dripping Springs
• www.artindripping.com/wowtour-2026