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allows participants to trade in their old puzzles for new ones. For every puzzle an attendee brings, they can swap it for another. The library encourages puzzles to be complete to participate. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-259-5259. www.leandertx.gov 17 CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH The Leander Public Arts and Culture Commission in partnership with the city of Leander will host a Juneteenth Block Party at Robin Bledsoe Park to commemorate the holiday. This family-friendly event will feature musical performances with an appearance from Soulful Soundz Party Band, face painters, carnival attractions, food vendors, and an Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth history reading. 5-9 p.m. Free. Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-528-9909. www.leandertx.gov 21 HEAR A UNICORN THEMED STORY Unicorn storyteller Ms. Maria will make an appearance at the Leander Public Library and give kids the opportunity to sing, dance, enjoy puppetry and explore their individuality through music and unicorns. The performance will be based on the book “What I Like About Me.” 2 p.m. Free. 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-259-5259. www.leandertx.gov
Excellence Foundation will host the annual 2023 State of the District luncheon, which will feature Leander ISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing. The community can donate funds to help support LISD students. 11:30 a.m. Ticket prices vary. Vista Ridge High School, 200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-570-0027. www.leeftx.org/sod 14 WATCH COOL SCIENCE TRICKS Mad Science of Austin & San Antonio will put on an interactive show full of science tricks at Leander Public Library. Mad Science is a science enrichment provider that delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children at after-school programs, birthday parties and special events. 11 a.m. Free. 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-259-5259. www.leandertx.gov 14 SIP AND SHOP WITH FRIENDS Owner Angela Huling will throw a Summertime SipNShop event at the Turquoise Peacock Boutique, which will be a happy hour event featuring giveaways, sales and new arrivals. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. 660 S. Bagdad Road, Ste. 330, Leander. 432-853-1253. Facebook: Turquoise Peacock Boutique 15 SWAP PUZZLES WITH OTHERS Leander Public Library will host its Puzzle Swap Party, which is an event that
The Whimsy & Wonder festival celebrates art and culture with live performances.
COURTESY CITY OF LIBERTY HILL FEATURED EVENT EXPERIENCE AN ART FESTIVAL Liberty Hill will transform its downtown to host its most popular interactive arts and music festival, Whimsy & Wonder, on May 20. The festival will feature live art demonstrations; wine tastings; street performances; artisan vendors; live musicians; and a Children’s Imagination Garden, where visitors will be allowed to interact with the artists. 6-10 p.m. Free.
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