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31 THROUGH APRIL 1 WATCH A BARBECUE COOK OFF The Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce will host the 2023 Cedar Fest BBQ Cook-O¥ at Elizabeth Milburn Park. The ¦rst 70 teams will be accepted in the competition and will prep March 31 with the competition taking place April 1. Cook-o¥ categories include beef brisket, chicken, pork and pork ribs. The event will also feature rides, games, food trucks, booths and other activities. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-260-7800. www.cedarparkchamber.org APRIL 01 DO SOME SPRING CLEANING Residents will be able to drop o¥ their nonhazardous waste at Leander’s spring cleanup event, which is hosted at the Leander Public Works Department. Accepted items include paper documents for on-site shredding, up to four vehicle tires with a 20-inch maximum, automobile batteries, furniture, lumber, brush and other related items. To participate, residents must bring a copy of their Leander utilities bill and a driver’s license with the same address listed on both. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. 607 Municipal Drive, Leander. 512-259-2640. www.leandertx.gov
12 DONATE BLOOD In partnership with the American Red Cross, Queen of Hearts CPR will be hosting a blood donation drive. Each pint of blood donated can help up to three people, and the organization’s goal is to get 50 pints of blood donations. Participants are encouraged to be well hydrated and eat a good breakfast before donating. Noon-6 p.m. Free. Leander VFW Post, 8760 RM 2243, Leander. 512-818-9601. www.queeno©eartscpr.com 15 ATTEND MINI CON The Cedar Park Public Library will be hosting its Mini-Con, which features a cosplay contest, video games, crafts, a build-a-character workshop, panel discussions, vendors and other activities. 5-9 p.m. Free. 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5600. www.cedarparktexas.gov/minicon 15 ENJOY A CAR SHOW Leander High School will host its Air Force JROTC TX-20007 3rd Annual Car Show, which will feature unique vehicles, vendors, a silent auction, music, a ra«e and activities for kids. All of the event’s proceeds will bene¦t the school’s AFJROTC program. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $10-$40. 3301 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-570-1000. https://lhs.leanderisd.org
COURTESY ABC KITE FEST This year marks the 95th ABC Kite Fest held in Zilker Park. WORTH THE TRIP FLY A KITE
Zilker Metropolitan Park, 2100 Barton Springs Road, Austin 512-837-9500 www.abckitefest.org
ABC Kite Fest, one of Austin’s longest-running traditions, will return to the city April 1 for its 95th year. The event is family friendly and will have activities for all ages. It will feature a kids club with bounce houses and rock climbing, an o-leash pet playground and a concert. There will also be a variety of competitions for attendees to partake in. The ABC Kite Fest was founded by The Exchange Club of Austin. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
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