Neighborhood 4th of July Parades, World Cup watching and ways to cool off this summer in Austin | July Newsletter links
Happy July!
These later summer months really test my love of Austin. Look below for a mix of ways to cool off and enjoy July.
July COOL OFF spotlight
I’ve a blog post with a round-up of anytime Summer Fun ideas that put you in water or keep you indoors.
July EVENTS
Listen to a free outdoor concert (inside if it rains) every Thursday in July at the Long Center for their Drop-in Music Series.
GOAL!!! Cheer on the World Cup with watch parties and events around town.
Watch Singin’ in the Rain as the Zilker Theater Summer Musical from July 10th-Aug. 15th.
See over 200 works of art at the Art of Banksy exhibit at Fair Market (opened in May).
Break out your thread for a Stitch Night at Pinthouse Brewing on July 15th.
July CLASSES
Take your littlest Texan to learn about Foods from American History at the Bullock Museum on July 18th.
Make & Take a Red, White and Blue Cobbler at Central Market (few tickets left) on July 4th.
Sip & Solder a stained glass suncatcher at Meanwhile Brewing on July 14th.
Learn how to arrange flowers with Rally Cat Floral at Aurora House on July 25th
Come home with a custom hat, purse or tote bag at this Custom Patch Workshop in July (multiple dates)
July HOLIDAYS
Independence Day (July 4th): Celebrate with music at Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Concert and Picnic or head to Auditorium Shores for the music and firework-filled Star Spangled Fest.
Put on your red, white and blue to watch or march in a neighborhood parade:
- Allandale 4th of July Parade starting at White Rock & Bullard at 9:00 am
- Barton Hills July 4th Parade at Barton Hills Market at 9:00 am
- Bryker Woods July 4th Parade at Bryker Woods Elementary at 9:00 am
- Mueller July 4th Parade at Ella Wooten Park at 10:00 am
- Northwest Hills July 4th Parade starting Waterline & Far West at 9:00 am
- North Shoal Creek 4th of July Parade at Pillow Elementary at 9:00 am
- Rosedale 4th of July Promenade at Ramsey Park at 9:30 am
- West Lake July 4th Parade at Independent Bank starting at 8:30 am
- Wooten 4th of July Parade starting at the park at Dale Drive at 8:45 am
- Lakeway July 4th Celebration at the Lakeway Activity Center starting at 8:30 am
- City of Cedar Park 4th of July evening Sparktacular
- Round Rock Frontier Days Celebration & Sertoma July 4th Parade at the Old Settlers Park starting at 8:30 am
July PHOTO SESSIONS
If you’d like to book a Family Photo Session this Summer or Class of 2027 Seniors who want a summer session, reach out and let me know. I’m only booking indoor or early morning sessions once the temperature gets above 95 degrees at night.
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