Front Porch Days
Front Porch Days is a two-day celebration at Plum Creek’s Fergus Park May 14-15. The festivities will kick off Saturday with races, a morning garden tour through Plum Creek, and a golf scramble at the Plum Creek Golf Course. Sunday begins with carnival activities and vendor booths from 12-3 p.m. and ends with Family Fishing Day from 4-6 p.m. by the lake. Front Porch Days activities include face painting, inflatable games, Jigglebug Express, petting zoo, pie baking contest, pony rides, washer tournament, and more. Two music stages will host family-friendly bands throughout the day. Local businesses and restaurants will have booths set up with food, arts, and crafts for attendees to enjoy. Visit www.frontporchdays.com for more info.
Mental Health Awareness Fair
The City of Kyle will host a mental health awareness fair on May 13 from 5-8 p.m. at City Square Hall (101 South Burleson Street in Kyle). Learn about stress management, music therapy, and info from mental health professionals and more. The event will also feature tasty food, games, face painting and a bounce house.
Youth Quidditch Clinic
Calling all wizards and Muggles ages seven to 12! Learn the basics of Quidditch with the Texas State University Quidditch team May 14 from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gregg-Clarke Park Football Field. What’s a Quaffle? How do you avoid a Bludger? Does Muggle Quidditch use a broom (it does!)? Learn all this and more in a fun atmosphere with a focus on sportsmanship and teamwork. The team will take participants through the basics of Quidditch, teach them the skills needed and how to play each position and will end the day with a fun exhibition game. All game equipment is provided. Each participant is required to bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. Cleats are encouraged but not required. Contact Cindy Stohr at [email protected] or (512) 938-8098.
Dirt Dauber Festival
This annual artists festival will be held at Eye of the Dog Art Center May 14-15 in San Marcos and features live music, hot dogs, kids clay play area, potter’s contests, and more. 35 + clay artists show their work in a beautiful rural setting. Free admission. The event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Driftwood May Fest
Come out to the Driftwood United Methodist Church (15090 FM 150 in Driftwood) from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14 for this family-friendly spring celebration. Free admission. Live music, BBQ, vendors, live & silent auctions and more. Call 512-757-5519 or visit driftwoodumc.net for more information.
Movies at Lake Kyle
Bring your blanket and snacks and meet your friends at Lake Kyle at 700 Lehman Road for a screening of The Good Dinosaur on May 20. Movies begin 30 minutes after sunset and are shown at the amphitheater at Lake Kyle. The event is free.
