Spring Break Clean and Green
Help keep Kyle beautiful. Kyle Parks and Rec will host the inaugural spring break FunFest March 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lake Kyle Park (700 Lehman Road in Kyle). Learn about water quality, enjoy fun activities and help clean up your parks. Wall-e will be shown on the big screen afterwards. The movie begins 30 minutes after sunset.
Negley 5K/3K/1K
Negley Elementary School will host families from all over Central Texas for 6th Annual Negley 5K/3K/1K. All walkers, joggers, runners, and out-to-have-fun strollers are invited to join. Register at http://tinyurl.com/2016NegleyRaces. The race will begin at 8 a.m. March 6 at Negley Elementary School. The race benefits the Negley PTA to support health and wellness in our school and community.
Moe’s Better Half Marathon
This annual San Marcos road race is known for its challenging and scenic course and often colorful race management. The race will be held at 7 a.m. March 6 at Tanger Outlet Center in San Marcos. Visit www.sanmarcosrunners.org/mbhm for more information.
Central Texas Tejano Extravaganza
The inaugural Central Texas Tejano Extravaganza will be held March 12 at Central Texas Speedway (24801 Interstate 35, Kyle, TX 78640). This event will feature live music, food, merchandise vendors and a car show. Gates open at 1 p.m. for the public and for car show registration. Car show is officially from 2-4 p.m. Musicians include "Ray Ray", the Garcia Brothers, the Home Town Boys and more.
First Saturday Birding Hike
From water fowl to woodpeckers to hawks to songbirds – you never know which feathered friends will be spotted. This new monthly event features hikes guided by Stephen Ramirez, a local photographer and unicycle enthusiast. Location varies each month and cycles through greenspaces, preserves and riverside parks. This month’s hike will be March 5. For more information and to receive location notifications contact [email protected].
Texas Night Sky Festival
A star-studded celebration is on its way to Dripping Springs. The first ever Texas Night Sky Festival will be held Saturday, March 5 from 3-10 p.m. at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center. This free celebration of the Texas night sky is for those who are interested in learning more about the night sky and light pollution. Come out for a fun day full of festivities, including live presentations, solar observations, a mobile planetarium, tasty food, and a good, old-fashioned star party. See more at www.texasnightskyfestival.org.
