Swing on the Square
The 25th annual event celebrates the official music of Texas with Western Swing acts from all around. This family-friendly festival will be held April 7-9 and includes free live music, art and farmers markets, kids’ activities and a street dance competition. See smtxswingfest.com for info.
Market Days
City Square Park in Kyle will host the first Market Day of the year on Aril 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Market Days runs April through September and features local vendors, produce, live music and more. April’s theme will be “backyard fun” and partners with H-E-B.
Book Launch: The Blanco River
Author Wes Ferguson and sponsoring editor Andrew Sansom will celebrate the launch of a new book, The Blanco River at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center at 508 Center Street. in Kyle. Presenters at the event include Ferguson and photographer Jacob Botter as well as a mapmaker, geologist, botanist and flood survivor who contributed to the book.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Come out to Kyle’s Gregg-Clarke Park on Wednesday, April 12 from 5-8 p.m. for this egg-cellent event, including free carnival games, inflatables, food vendors, age-specific egg hunts, and the Easter Bunny will be on-site for pictures.
Buda’s Easter Egg Hunt
Hop to Buda Sportsplex for an egg-citing egg hunt April 15 from 9-11:30 a.m. At this freeevent, kids will make a dash towards the hunting ground to try and collect as many eggs and treats that can be found. Following the egg hunt, there will be more activities and fun for the whole family.
Mutt Strutt
Mutt Strutt is a one-mile walk followed by a festive day of fun for dogs and humans. All funds raised will benefit the adoptable animals at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter. Events include dog races, pet contests, food and prizes. All dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. The event will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at San Marcos Plaza Park April 15.
EmilyAnn Butterfly Festival
Celebrate Earth Day at this free festival at the EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens in Wimberley, which includes a live release of butterflies throughout the day, a flag raising ceremony, a commemorative Air Force flyover, butterfly art, games and more. Events run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 22. See emilyann.org for more information.
Wiener Dog Races
The wiens are back! Come out to Buda City Park April 29 and 30 to see the fastest pups around. This year’s theme is “Wienertopia.” Events include wiener dog races, pet parades, martial arts demonstrations, cook-offs, live music and more. See budalions.com for a schedule or to register your racer.
