Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School
Tuesday, April 19, 6PM - 8PM
Fellowship Church in Liberty Hill
3600 Ranch Road 1869, Liberty Hill, TX
Enjoy this community night out sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program! Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School provides a demonstration of two nutritious and easy to make menus that you can prepare for your family in 30 minutes or less. Throughout the night we will be giving away door prizes with the grand prize being a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer! The cost of the event is $15/person, which includes a goodie bag (valued at $50), various samples and menu cards.
17th Annual Red Poppy Festival
Friday, April 22, 6PM - Sunday, April 25, 11PM
Downtown Historic Square
103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, TX
www.RedPoppyFestival.com
Georgetown is never more beautiful as when the red poppies bloom. These beautiful flowers have been a part of Georgetown’s heritage and landscape for over seventy years, a fact certified by the Texas legislature in naming Georgetown as the Red Poppy Capital of Texas. Celebrate the coming of Spring at Georgetown’s 17th Annual Red Poppy Festival. Festivities kick off on Friday night with artisan booths and a Friday night concert. The fun continues throughout the weekend with a festival parade, car show, kid zone and much more! For more of the full schedule, go to www.RedPoppyFestival.com.
22nd Annual Louisiana Swamp Thing & Crawfish Festival
Saturday, April 23, 11AM - 10PM
Austin American Statesman
305 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX
http://www.roadwayevents.com
Over 7,000 pounds of free, large, boiled crawfish are on the menu at this amazing Austin event! Louisiana lovers gather together at this festival for two stages featuring 10 Louisiana bands playing all types of music from Funk, Brass, Zydeco, Cajun to the Blues. Vendors are on hand selling all types of dishes from Jambalaya to alligator. The festival also includes several activities for kids including bounce houses and slides, face painters, and more. After you’ve filled up on delicious food, enjoy shopping at between 15 to 30 arts and crafts booths featuring locally made products. Tickets are $20 per person, kids 8 and under are free.
Family Adventure at Crosswalk Church
Saturday, April 23, 10AM - 5PM
8650 CR 110, Round Rock, TX
Join Crosswalk Church for a day full of fun activities, ending in a free fish fry at 5PM. The event includes a classic car show, rock climbing wall, archery, live music and much more.
Youth Fishing Derby
Saturday, April 23, 7AM - 11AM
Bright Lake, Old Settlers Park
3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX
www.roundrockrecreation.com
Kids ages 3 to 12 years old are invited to the Youth Fishing Derby at Bright Lake in Old Settlers Park. The event is free but pre-registration is strongly encouraged and participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and checked in before fishing. Participants will need to provide all of their own equipment, including bait, and only one pole per child will be allowed. Bright Lake is home to bass, catfish and sunfish, so prepare accordingly.
Schedule of Events
6:45AM to 9AM: Check In/Late Registration
7AM to 11AM: Fishing
8AM to 11AM: Activities
Prizes will be awarded in each division.
Register online now at www.roundrockrecreation.com for the following divisions:
• Perch Division (ages 3-5)
• Snapper Division (ages 6-9)
• Redfish Division (ages 10-12)
Sertoma’s Red Poppy Bike Ride
Saturday, April 23, 8AM – 4PM
2211 N Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX
www.redpoppyride.org
Enjoy a spring bike ride on beautiful country roads though picturesque Williamson County at the 12th Annual Red Poppy Ride. Proceeds from the ride benefit the SERTOMA scholarship program for Georgetown ISD, the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center and the City of Georgetown Bicycle Patrol Unit. Multiple length routes of approximately 14 (Family Circle), 27, 40, 50, 63, and 100 miles will start and finish at the Georgetown High School Annex. The ride will start at 8AM with no riders leaving after 9AM. Course closes at 4PM.
Round Rock Market Days
Saturday, May 7, 9AM - 4PM
Centennial Plaza
301 West Bagdad, Round Rock, TX
https://www.facebook.com/roundrockmarketdays
Round Rock Market Days is a monthly event that features farmers market items, arts and crafts, home décor, food vendors, and live music all day in Centennial Plaza. This is a great opportunity to browse for Mother’s Day gifts. Shoppers can browse locally made items. Non-perishable food donations are also accepted for the Round Rock Serving Center. Kid and pet friendly! Free admission and free parking!
Muddy Miler Family Adventure 2016
Saturday, May 7, 8:30AM - 11AM
Old Settlers Park
3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX
All ages are invited to get dirty in the Muddy Miler Family Adventure presented by the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department. The Muddy Miler is a themed adventure run offering the entire family more obstacles, more mud and more fun than your average run event. Although the event is free, participants are asked to pre-register for this event. Pre-registered participants also receive additional event information up until event day. WARNING: You will get muddy from head to toe if you want to conquer the Muddy Miler!
Dia de las Madres
Saturday, May 7, 10AM - 1PM
Prete Main Street Plaza
221 E Main Street, Round Rock, TX
Celebrate mothers at this free family event presented by the City of Round Rock, Round Rock Ballet Folklorico, the Williamson County Hispanic Heritage Committee, and Univision 62 Austin. Event-goers will enjoy a performance by Joe McDermott, a popular children’s entertainer, as well as other performers like the Hopewell Middle School mariachi group, Copperfield Elementary Ballet Folklorico, Monsoon Dance, the Bluebonnet Elementary School Choir, the Isaac Sisters and Round Rock Ballet Folklorico. Other activities include arts and crafts for kids, a chance to take pictures with mom, and free carnations for mothers.
Yoga on the Plaza
Saturday, May 14, 8AM - 9AM
Prete Main Street Plaza
221 E Main Street, Round Rock, TX
The City of Round Rock presents Yoga on the Plaza, a free yoga class for all levels, at 8AM held on the second Saturday of every month at Prete Main Street Plaza. Bring a towel or mat and a bottle of water and get ready to stretch! Arrive a little early to give yourself time to setup. The class lasts approximately 45 minutes.
