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Events and Attractions in the Lake Travis Area and Beyond

It's easy to find something to do in the Lake Travis area. Surrounding venues offer a little something for everyone — from live music to local festivals, there's always something going on.

Every Thursday we put together the Lake Travis Lifestyle weekly that covers all the happenings in our fantastic community, including our Weekend Roundup with the only comprehensive list of events in the Lake Travis area.

Not only are there tons of things to do and see in the Lake Travis area, but a quick trip to downtown Austin or the surrounding Hill Country will open up another world of cool places to explore.

Stay connected with LakeTravisLifestyle.com for events and attractions happening in the Lake Travis area and beyond.

The Pecan Street Festival: Escape the Lake Travis Area Bubble

Written by Todd Hower | May 1, 2014

Beautiful scenery, active lifestyle opportunities, great schools and great communities are all great reasons to live in the Lake Travis area. Proximity to one of the most vibrant downtowns in the country with access to all the culture and events is an added bonus.

This weekend, twenty-four blocks of 6th Street will be transformed into The Pecan Street Fall Festival.

This is one of the longest running festivals (30+ years) and a Top 5 Austin Event.

We know that sometimes it’s hard to leave the Lake Travis area, but we wanted to be sure and tell you about it in case you feel like escaping our beautiful bubble by heading for downtown Austin this weekend. I promise we’ll still be here when you get back.

Lake Travis SpringFest: The Biggest Time in the Smallest Town

Written by Mandy Spivey | April 21, 2014

Where in the world can you find the combination of kid-friendly activities, live music, wine tastings from local vineyards, craft beers, the Lake Travis Rib King BBQ cook-off, a boat expo, and shopping from over 75 artisan vendors all in one place?

It’s Lake Travis SpringFest! This annual event is officially happening at The Backyard in Bee Cave this Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26.

The big kick-off starts on Friday night at 6pm with the WineStomp and wine tastings from local wineries including Spicewood Vineyard, Stone House Vineyard and several others.

Run the Ranch: 5K and Kids Fun Run in Steiner Ranch

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | March 26, 2014

If you’re looking for something active and fun to do as a family this weekend it’s not too late to sign up to Run the Ranch on Sunday, March 30^th.

Run the Ranch, hosted by Hill Country Bible Church, is a 5K and Kids Fun Run that takes place at the Towne Square Community Center in Steiner Ranch.

The Kids Fun Run starts at 10am, with the 5K beginning right afterwards.

This is a wonderful run right here in the Lake Travis area. As far as road races go, Run the Ranch is convenient with minimal hassle. No crazy early alarm clocks and no driving to downtown Austin at the crack of dawn. But there’s plenty of excitement in the air and generous sponsors to ensure the event is a success.

Amplify Austin: A Festival of Giving

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | March 19, 2014

Austin has plenty of great festivals, but there’s one this week that is unique and much different from your typical fest. Amplify Austin is a 24-hour “festival of giving” that encourages locals to give to participating non-profit organizations during a specified 24 hour time period. The “I Live Here, I Give Here” campaign promotes a sense of community pride and philanthropy.

Of course, giving is encouraged year round, but this campaign strives to make a huge impact over a one-day period. It works. Last year, in its debut year, Amplify Austin raised over $2.8 million going to over 320 nonprofits of all sizes. This year, there are nearly 400 nonprofits participating, with a total goal to reach $4 million.

This year’s Amplify Austin runs from 6pm March 20 to 6pm March 21

Lake Travis Community Library: Dramatic Still Life Drawings by Janet Sopp-Sims

Written by Mandy Spivey | March 6, 2014

Some artists just have an eye for drawing and illustrating.

To take a mound of colors pencils and turn it into a drawing that appears so lifelike that you might want to take a sip out of the glass is awe inspiring.

Focusing on the drama inherent in everyday life, Lakeway resident and artist Janet Sopp-Sims uses her fine hand skills to recreate the delicate curves and reflections found in our everyday surroundings.

A yellow rose, a tall glass of beer, the shades in the folds of a table cloth from The Hills Country Club — all of these come to life in Sopp-Sims works, which can be found at the Lake Travis Community Library throughout the month of March.

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Events and Attractions in the Lake Travis Area and Beyond

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