{"id":217618,"date":"2026-03-24T04:56:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T04:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/217618\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T04:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T04:56:33","slug":"live-music-and-free-books-10-events-to-check-out-in-cedar-park-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/217618\/","title":{"rendered":"Live music and free books: 10 events to check out in Cedar Park this spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLooking for activities to do in the city? Here are 10 events to choose from, happening mid-April to mid-May\u2014including a used book sale, Mini-Con and live music series.<\/p>\n<p>This list is not comprehensive, and all events are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p>Friends of the Library Used Book Sale<\/p>\n<p>The Cedar Park Public Library is hosting a secondhand sale, featuring books, DVDs and more. Proceeds will benefit the <a href=\"https:\/\/cedarparkbooks.org\/?srsltid=AfmBOorYAfY1MOAYEHl5qGJ_d7Vy3GYX6pUVleMPL3ADqZ_43bAzkWvQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cedar Park Public Library Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Crawfish Boil<\/p>\n<p>The All Good and Pops Crawfish are teaming up to serve crawfish, corn, potatoes and sausage priced per pound.<\/p>\n<p>Mini-Con 2026<\/p>\n<p>Cosplayers and pop culture fans can visit the public library for the mini comic-con, celebrating all media forms and genres. The event is open to all ages and will feature a cosplay contest; vendors; a meet and greet with Austin Ghostbusters; live action role-playing, or LARPing, with Parks &amp; Recreation; and more.<\/p>\n<p>Coloring Club + Sound Bath Experience<\/p>\n<p>Community members can visit The Backyard at Bell for a coloring session with Sweet Summer Stones Coloring Club and a mini sound bath by SoulScape. Coloring supplies and blankets for the sound bath will be provided.<\/p>\n<p>Puppet Show<\/p>\n<p>Miss Jane and Miss Marissa will put on a puppet show for young library visitors. The suggested age range is infants to children age 5 and younger.<\/p>\n<p>Free Comic Book Day<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/austin\/cedar-park-far-northwest-austin\/business\/2025\/10\/03\/the-secret-lantern-books-and-games-opening-in-cedar-park-oct-4\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Secret Lantern Books and Games<\/a> is celebrating Free Comic Book Day by distributing titles by Titan Comics, Archie Comics, DC Comics and more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Star Wars characters will hit the ice at The Crossover\u2019s Ice and Field for a skating event on May 3. (Courtesy Ice and Field)\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2026\/03\/23\/416114.png\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\" width=\"3000\"\/>Star Wars characters will hit the ice at The Crossover\u2019s Ice and Field for a skating event May 3. (Courtesy Ice and Field)Star Wars Skate<\/p>\n<p>Characters from the classic franchise will hit the ice at The Crossover\u2019s Ice and Field. Skaters can expect character appearances and music from DJ Paul Secrest.<\/p>\n<p>Mother&#8217;s Day Afternoon Tea<\/p>\n<p>Mothers, mentors and more can celebrate Mother\u2019s Day at SereniTea Cup with an afternoon tea. Attendees can sip on loose-leaf teas and snack on tea sandwiches, seasonal pastries and sweets.<\/p>\n<p>Live at Lakeline <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilcosymphony.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Williamson County Symphony Orchestra<\/a> will perform at Lakeline Park as part of the city\u2019s free live music series. The concert will include food tricks, beer and wine, lawn games and kids activities.<\/p>\n<p>Kayaking 101<\/p>\n<p>Beginner kayakers can visit Brushy Creek Lake Park for an entry-level class. The program is open to anyone age 7 and up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for activities to do in the city? 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