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October & November events
ENJOY AN OUTDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL THE MASON HOMESTEAD
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SWIM WITH PUMPKINS ROBIN BLEDSOE PARK
The 17th annual Honda Leander Bluegrass Festival will include live music, vendors and a fun zone. 6-9:30 p.m. Free (admission), $15 (fun zone). 1101 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-528-9909. www.leandertx.gov
At this pumpkin patch, children can jump into the pool or use a net to retrieve a pumpkin. Eventgoers can also decorate their pumpkin. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5-$8. 601 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-528-9909
COURTESY CITY OF LEANDER
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OCTOBER 09 ADOPT A RAT Furry little creatures will be on display at Central Texas Rat Rescue’s 10- year Anniversary. The organization, which is dedicated to rescuing and adopting out domesticated pet rats, will host a party at an animal hospital in Cedar Park. Food, drinks, prizes and a silent auction will be available to guests who attend. 2 p.m. Free. Whitestone Animal Hospital, 3300 Woodall Drive, Cedar Park. www.ctrr.lutrinae.net 15 CELEBRATE BARKTOBERFEST The 20th annual Barktoberfest will host its fall festival in Leander. Participants will have the chance to enter their pets in a photo contest, or register their dog for a 5K run or 3K walk. Anyone who registers for a walk or run will receive a Barktoberfest T-shirt and a goody bag for their pet. The festival will include vendor booths, food trucks, a silent auction and games. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free (admission), $25 (5K run and 3K walk registration). Lakewood Park, 2040 Artesian Spring Crossing, Leander. 512-260-7722. www.centraltexasspca.org/barktoberfest 16 ATTEND A VOLKSWAGEN PARTY The 2022 VW Harvest will have activities all day, starting with a rae table, bounce house and Twinkie eating contest for kids. Then there will be valve cover races, followed by judging, awards and raes. Food vendors and merchandise are available on-site. Registration is free. The Harvest starts at 9 a.m. Free admission. Williamson County Regional Park, 3005 CR 175, Leander. www.vwharvest.com 16 MOTIVATE YOUR KIDS TO RUN The Healthy Kids Running Fall Series oers an age-appropriate running program for students in pre-K through 12th grade every Sunday until Nov. 13. The program consists of 50- and 75-yard
dashes along with half-mile and 1-mile runs for younger children, and 2-mile runs for high school students. Children who earn the most points during races will receive a trophy. 4-5 p.m. $45 (per child online registration), $50 (per child walkup registration). Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. www.healthykidsrunningseries.org 18 ENJOY A LOCAL FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Hosted by the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce, Taste of Cedar Park will have multiple food and beverage vendors as well as live music for guests to enjoy. This 21-and-older event will also feature wine poured by Cedar Park’s Bent Oak Winery. 6-9 p.m. $55 (per person). Cedar Park Sculpture Garden, 1435 Main St., Cedar Park. 512-260-7800. www.cedarparkchamber.org/ taste-of-cedar-park 22 SUPPORT THE POLICE The Cedar Park Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will host an all-day Coptoberfest celebration to support the police department. Festivalgoers will be treated to food, live music and shopping vendors. Trick or treating will be available at each booth as well as games like “Dunk a Cop.” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission), $5 (per vehicle). Gupton Stadium, 200 Gupton Way Drive, Cedar Park. 512-496-3655. www.cpcpaaa.com 22 TRICK OR TREAT IN THE PARK Hosted by Stroll Ranch at Brushy Creek, this fall festival will have free candy, games, activities and music for everyone in the family to enjoy. Children are encouraged to come dressed up in their Halloween costumes for trick or treating and other Halloween activities. 4-6 p.m. Free. Ranch Trails Park, 3701 Ranch Trails, Cedar Park. 737-226-8604. Facebook: Stroll Ranch at Brushy Creek 29 DRESS UP WITH YOUR PETS Pet-tober Fest 2022 asks guests to wear matching costumes with their pets. The family-friendly event
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