Summer is finally waning in Texas, and the new school year approaches. Here are seven events to fill your weekend with in the final weeks of summertime.
Friday, August 11: Brown Bag Movie Matinee
Hutto Public Library hosts the final installment of its summer movie series. Finding Dory will be screened. 12:30 p.m. Free. Hutto Public Library, 205 West St., Hutto.
www.huttotx.gov
Friday, August 11: Brushy Creek Pool Party
Brushy Creek MUD will host its annual End of Summer Pool Party complete with live music, food, pool inflatables and a movie. Moana will be screened, starting at sunset. 6-10 p.m. Free. Sendoro Springs Pool, 4203 Pasada Lane, Round Rock.
www.bcmud.org
Friday, August 11: Music in the Park
The city of Pflugerville is hosting its biweekly summer concert series in Pfluger Grove. Jacqui Walker Band will perform a set of rock and soul music. Food will be for sale on site. Pets must be kept on leashes. 7:30 p.m. Free. 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville.
www.pflugervilletx.gov
Saturday, August 12: 14th Annual 5K for Clay
The annual 5K for Clay race honors Clay Madsen, who died from cancer, and the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. 7:30 a.m. $18 (ages 7-17), $25 (age 18 and older). 1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock. 512-218-3220.
www.roundrocktexas.gov
Saturday, August 12: Fill the Bus
With more than half of all students in PfISD enrolled in the Free or Reduced Lunch program, PfISD Social Work Services is holding its annual event to collect school supplies to ease any financial burden. The campaign goal is to collect school supplies and monetary donations to purchase supplies to distribute to the students. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Pflugerville ISD Administration Building, 1401 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville. 512-594-1953.
www.pfisd.net
WORTH THE TRIP
Saturday, August 12: Austin Ice Cream Festival
The 11th annual festival allows attendees to sample local selections from 18 different vendors. Guests can choose local, regional or national brands to try out. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $15 (general admission). Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., Austin.
www.austinicecreamfestival.com
Sunday, August 13: Corks & Forks for a Cause
This wine tasting event invites attendees to participate in a wine and food tasting while donating to Special Olympics Texas. The event also features a silent auction. 6-9 p.m. $75 per person. Wine Sensation, 409 N. Mays St., Round Rock. 512-491-2927.
www.sotx.org
