Longhorn Run takes place Saturday, April 8.[/caption]

April 8 | Longhorn Run 2017

Featuring 5K and 10K courses, the race is produced by The University of Texas at Austin Student Government and Recreational Sports organization. Course highlights include student organizations, UT spirit and tradition. Registration includes a race T-shirt, timed entry and a postrace celebration at the steps of the UT tower. www.utlonghornrun.com When: 8-10:30 a.m. Cost: $30 (5K), $35 (10K) Where: Start and finish at 21st Street and Speedway

April 8 | Clean Sweep 2017

Presented by Samsung Electronics Co., Keep Austin Beautiful hosts the citywide service day spanning over 150 sites throughout Austin. The network of cleanups results in over 30 tons of trash removed by more than 4,000 volunteers who contribute 8,700 combined service hours. Following the event is a volunteer party with free T-shirts, lunch, live music, children’s activities, recycled art and door prizes. 512-391-0617. www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/program/clean-sweep. [email protected] When: 9-11 a.m. Cost: Free Where: various locations

April 8 | Waller Creek Picnic

The pop-up community picnic serves as the annual benefit for The Waller Creek Conservancy. Attendees are invited to bring blankets as they listen to music. Chefs from Austin restaurants, including Baby Greens, Cafe No Se, June's, Lucy's Fried Chicken and Uchiko, will prepare picnic basket dinners for two. www.wallercreekpicnic.org When: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $40 starting price for picnic dinners (serves two) Where: Palm Park, 711 E. Third St., Austin