Events
BY KATLYNN FOX
event. Participants will receive a shirt, towel, medal and digital training pack. • Nov. 29, 7:30 a.m. (race starts) • $30-$49 (registration)
November
Princess Storytime with Cinderella Cinderella will visit Paper Bark Birch Children’s Bookstore for a fairytale storytime and magical memories. The special event requires reservations and includes a meet and greet with Cinderella and a signed book. • Nov. 15, 1-2:30 p.m. • $20 (children), Free (adults) • 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 4, Ste. 218, Cedar Park • www.paperbarkbirch.com Austin Spurs vs. Osceola Magic Basketball fans can visit the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park to watch the Austin Spurs face up against the Bikes, Brews, & BBQ Shooters Billiards and Sports Bar will host a gathering with bikes, beer specials and barbecue on the third Thursday of each month . Drink specials include $4 domestics, $5 draft pints and $4 wells. • Nov. 20, 7-11 p.m. • Free (admission) • 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.shootersbilliards.net/cedar-park-events Cedar Park Turkey Tailgate Operation Turkey will host a Turkey Tailgate event before Thanksgiving at Dave & Busters in Austin. The organization is looking for smokers and pitmasters to help prepare the turkeys, as well as volunteers to help sort donations, play meals, and make deliveries. • Nov. 26, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. • Free (admission) • 9333 Research Blvd., Ste. A600, Austin • www.operationturkey.com/locations/cedar-park Thanksgiving Turkey Gobble Trot Runners and walkers can gather at the starting line in Brushy Creek Lake Park for a 5K, 10K or half marathon. All ages and skill levels are welcome to register for the Osceola Magic. • Nov. 19, 7 p.m. • $24-$88 (tickets) • 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park • www.hebcenter.com
• 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park • www.runsignup.com/race/tx/cedarpark/ thanksgivingturkeygobbletrot 5k10kaustinroundrock
December
Follow The Star Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Cedar Park will host the 14th annual outdoor 10-scene live production depicting the life of Jesus Christ with over 350 cast and crew participating. Community members can also donate monetary and nonperishable food items for the Hill Country Community Ministries Food Pantry. • Dec. 4, 5, 6; 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. • Free (attendance) • 700 W. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park • www.gstx.org/followthestar Friends of the Library Used Book Sale The Cedar Park Public Library will host a three-day sale for used books, DVDs and more. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the public library. • Dec. 6-8, times vary • $10 (Dec. 6, 8-9 a.m.), free (Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-end) • 425 S. Parkwest Drive, Cedar Park • www.cedarparkpl.librarycalendar.com Tail of Lights Puppies and their owners can gather at Lakeline Park for a festive celebration filled with lights, music and holiday cheer. Dogs are encouraged to come dressed in their best holiday outfits for a photo opportunity with “Santa Paws” and a costume contest. • Dec. 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1510 Alexis Drive, Cedar Park • www.cedarparktexas.gov Grinch Skate Ice skaters of all skill levels can gather at Ice & Field at The Crossover for a festive Grinch Skate. The event will
feature music from DJ Paul Secrest and an appearance from the Grinch. • Dec. 14, 2-3:30 p.m. and 4-5:30 p.m. • $17 (admission) • 1717 Scottsdale Drive, Leander • https://iceandfield.com North Pole Flyer All ages can climb aboard the vintage train for a holiday-themed ride. The 2.5-hour ride includes a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, unlimited cocoa and cookies, custom balloon creation, caroling and a storytime. • Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14; times vary • $48.20-$70 (admission) • 170 S. Gabriel Street, Bertram • www.austinsteamtrain.org A Jolly, Bright Lakeline Night Community members can gather at Lakeline Park for a family friendly holiday celebration filled with lights, music, treats and more. The park will be filled with music by Big Night Vintage Blues and Jazz Band as well as a holiday market, food and drink vendors, and photo opportunities. • Dec. 12, 6:30-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1510 Alexis Drive, Cedar Park • www.cedarparktexas.gov
23
CEDAR PARK - FAR NORTHWEST AUSTIN EDITION
Powered by FlippingBook