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April & May events
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SEE DISNEY ON ICE H E B CENTER
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HAVE FUN AT A FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
Disney On Ice will bring its Frozen & Encanto tour to the H-E-B Center with appearances from Anna, Elsa and Mirabel as well as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy. The performance will feature ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more. Multiple showtimes. $30-$80. 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. www.hebcenter.com/events
The Pecan Street Festival will be held in downtown Austin, featuring artisan vendors, live music, kids activities, food vendors and more. The event is the largest free arts and crafts festival in Central Texas with over 300 vendors along Sixth Street. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (May 6), 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (May 7). Free. Sixth Street, Austin. www.pecanstreetfestival.org
The 2023 Austin Sunshine Run has race options for kids, adults and dogs.
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FEATURED EVENT 2023 AUSTIN SUNSHINE RUN The 2023 H-E-B Austin Sunshine Run will be held in downtown Austin on May 7. The event features 5K and 10K runs along with options for kids and dogs from Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park to Exposition Boulevard and back. A celebration with food, drinks and music will follow the race. All proceeds bene t the Austin Sunshine Camps, a nonpro t that provides overnight camps to kids. 8-10:30 a.m. $10 (Kids K), $35 (virtual 5K), $40 (5K), $45 (fastest dog in Austin 5K), $50 (10K). Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin 512-524-2953 www.austinsunshinerun.com
16 GO TO A GAME FLEA MARKET Game Kastle Austin will host a ea market for individuals in the community to buy board games and accessories, hobbyist items and more from local sellers. Game Kastle is store that carries board games and gures, and hosts events for local game tournaments. 11 a.m. Free. 3407 Wells Branch Parkway, Ste. 800, Austin. 737-209-0169. www.gamekastle.com/stores/austin 22 EXPERIENCE PIONEER LIFE The Wells Branch Municipal Utility District will host the 40th annual Pioneer Festival celebrating Texas history and culture. The family-friendly event features educational exhibits and activities related to the 19th century Texas lifestyle, such as butter churning, weaving, blacksmithing and more. Noon- 5 p.m. Free. 2106 Klattenho Drive, Austin. 512-251-9814. www.wellsbranchmud.com 22 GET CREATIVE ArtsFest will be held at The Arboretum, dedicated to inspiring individuals to be their own artists. The event will feature an art market, demonstrations, live paintings and a roaming caricature artist. There
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are additional activities for children, including face painting and story time. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 10000 Research Blvd., Austin. 512-338-4755. Eventbrite: Arboretum ArtsFest 29 HAVE A PARK PLAYDATE The Austin Parks Foundation will host a playdate at Alderbrook Pocket Park. As part of the Playdates in the Park series running from March through May, the event involves story time, crafts, singing, exercise and more to get children active and support development. 10 a.m. Free. Alderbrook Pocket Park, Austin. 512-477-1566. Facebook: Playdate in the Park at Alderbrook Pocket Park 29 ENJOY BARBECUE AND BEER The Come & Smoke It BBQ Festival will have several specialty smoked dishes by pitmasters from around Texas and beyond with drinks provided by an array of vendors at Windy Point Park. There will also be live music by Justin Langston and others. Tickets include a dish from each chef, entry to the park, parking, live music and free beer while supplies last. 1 p.m. $75 (general admission), $100 (VIP). 6506 Bob Wentz Park Road, Austin. Facebook: Come & Smoke It BBQ Fest
WATCH INDEPENDENT FILMS The eighth annual Indie Meme Film Festival will o er South Asian and Iranian lm premieres, Q&As, lmmaker events, audience discussions and parties at the Austin Film Society. The event will have over 25 lms from 10 di erent countries in over 13 languages. There will also be a virtual festival from April 28-May 1. Event times to be determined. $100 (regular badge), $200 (platinum badge). 6259 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin. www.indiememe.org/im -2023 13 CELEBRATE LOCAL MEDIA The Austin a liate of the Alliance for Women in Media will host the Trailblazer & Awards of Excellence 2023 Starry Night Gala to celebrate local men and women in the media industry. The event will award media professionals alongside naming a new Trailblazer, or someone with at least 20 years of experience serving their community in support of the organization’s mission to improve media quality. 5:30 p.m. $120. Archer Hotel, 3121 Palm Way, Austin. www.awmaustin.org
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Find more or submit Northwest Austin events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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NORTHWEST AUSTIN EDITION • MARCH 2023
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