The Weekenders- Events for Austin Families: July 3-5, 2009
As you might have guessed, this post is primarily going to be about the Fourth of July events happening around town. Please be sure to check out the rules for each location, as many different festivals do not allow pets or outside refreshments, glass or coolers. Also, many road closures will result from the festivities so check the links to each event before heading out. If you have any other events that I have not listed but you would like to let people know about, please feel free to leave a comment here. Have a safe extended holiday weekend!
Firework Displays and Fourth of July Celebrations:
HEB Austin Symphony 4th of July Concert and Fireworks- Featuring patriotic music and the popular 1812 Overture with cannon blasts by 75-millimeter Howitzer cannons. The event is FREE and open to the public (some 100,000 people, so plan to get there early!!). The orchestra begins playing at 8:30pm, fireworks begin at 9:30 and end at 10:00. Auditorium Shores.
Cedar Park- Festivities begin Saturday at 4:00pm and end at 10:40, with a big fireworks display at the end. FREE and open to the public. Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd.
Pflugerville Pfirecracker Pfestival- Food, live music, games for the kids and fireworks!. Festivities begin at 4:00pm and fireworks start at 9:00pm. Shuttle busses available as there will be limited parking onsite. FREE!! Lake Pflugerville, 4600 Pflugerville Pkwy.
Frontier Days Celebration- A parade, jalapeno pepper contest, inflatables, pony rides, games, arts and crafts vendors, and fireworks! Ballet Folklorico dancers and a reenactment of the historical Sam Bass Shootout will be part of the fun as well! Festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. with free watermelon at the Lakeview Pavilion, live music from the Austin Symphonic Band and a skydiver flying into the festivities. Fireworks begin after dark. FREE!! Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock.
Summerfest San Marcos- Food, live music, a parade and children’s activities beginning on Saturday at 5:00pm. FREE and open to the public. San Marcos Plaza Park, 202 N. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos.
Independence Day Celebration- Enjoy live music, stop by the village of Sprinkle Corner to listen to historic poems and hear the Declaration of Independence read as you celebrate the way they did in the 1800’s. Concessions are available for purchase. Adults, $10; Kids 2 and up, $8. Saturday, 10:00am- 2:00pm. Pioneer Farms, 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr.
Volente Beach Fireworks- Enjoy live music while cooling down at Volente Beach Waterpark! The fireworks show is free to everyone who has paid regular pool admission before 8:00pm; after 8:00, it will cost you $5.00. Saturday, fireworks begin at dusk. Volente Beach Waterpark, FM 2769, Lake Travis.
And Other Weekend Events:
The Frog Prince- Princess Abigail is simply a spoiled brat with no concern for anyone but herself. But with the help of a cunning frog with a very special secret, Abigail will learn how to be a true Princess! The Frog Prince features original songs and music, and a special guest star– Penelope the Party Pooper! This new musical adaptation of the classic Brother’s Grimm tale teaches the lesson of being true to your word. The interactive play is perfect for ages 3-11. Saturday, 10:00am and Sunday, 2:00pm. $10 adults, $7 kids and $3 infants. Scottish Rite Children’s Theatre, 207 W. 18th St.
Dinosaur T-Short Day- Life size dinosaur statues, nature trails, scavenger hunt, fossil digs and playground, while saving money on admission! Anyone wearing a dinosaur t-shirt will receive a $1 discount on admission. Plus, anyone wearing an official “Dinosaur Park, Cedar Creek, Texas” t-shirt will receive FREE admission into The Park. Regular admission $6. Saturday and Sunday starting at 10:00am. Dinosaur Park, 893 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek.
Science Sunday- Wondering what it’s like to be a vet? Vets from Austin Vet Care will be on hand with live animals to give you the scoop on how they work to make animals’ lives better. Learn about pet care, exotic animals, and careers in veterinary science and find out just how similar we are to our animal relatives! Sunday, 3:00- 5:00pm. $4.50-$6.50, kids under 12 mos. free; Museum free on Sundays from 4-5pm. Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St.
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