Leander and Liberty Hill are hosting various events and festivals this June and July. The Leander Public Library’s Summer Reading Program runs from June 1 to July 31, offering milestone prizes and grand prize bundles for kids, teens, and adults.
Juneteenth Block Party
In collaboration with the city of Leander and the Leander Public Arts and Culture Commission, Cedar Park commemorates Juneteenth with a free block party on June 19, featuring a performance by Soulful Soundz Party Band, food trucks, craft vendors, bounce houses, pool and splash pad access, and a basketball tournament.
Dads Assisting Dads, a Cedar Park, Leander, and Liberty Hill fatherhood nonprofit, hosts its annual community festival on June 20 to celebrate its transition to a registered 501(c)(3). The free, family-friendly event features food trucks, local vendors, and family activities.
Outdoor Movie Screening
Volente Beach Resort hosts its annual outdoor screening of ‘Jaws’ on Lake Travis on June 20, where moviegoers can watch from the water on tubes under the stars on a giant outdoor screen.
The first-ever Leander Loop is bringing local businesses together for a fun summer shopping experience across the city on June 27. Visitors can explore participating shops, enjoy local food and drinks, discover new favorites, and support small businesses while checking in at each stop for giveaways, perks, and prizes throughout the day.
Fourth of July Celebrations
Liberty Hill’s annual Fourth of July celebration brings food trucks, live music, kids’ activities, and community contests such as the homemade apple pie competition, watermelon seed spitting, and hot dog eating on July 3. The evening ends with a fireworks show, with free shuttles running from Liberty Hill High School.
Leander’s largest annual event, held lakeside the night before Independence Day, features live music, food vendors, a Kids Zone with inflatables, and a fireworks finale over the water on July 3.
A real-life mermaid joins Leander’s Little Splashers pool program to read stories, sing songs, and swim alongside young guests in this whimsical family morning hosted by Leander Parks & Recreation on July 10.
Cardboard Boat Race
Leander Parks & Recreation hosts a creative cardboard boat race at Robin Bledsoe Pool with age categories for kids, teens, and adults on July 17. Music, games, awards, and prizes are included; pre-registration is required with a minimum of five boats needed.
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