Sunday, June 24, 2012

Local July 4th Activities

Making plans for July 4th? Check out these fun activities going on in your area!  

San Marcos

Head to the San Marcos Public Library on June 29th & July 3rd to make a Red, White & Blue Craft! 10a-12:30p on July 29th and 7-8pm on July 3rd, for all ages. Craft will take about 20-30 minutes to complete.

Summerfest is an annual free July 4th event from 6-10pm at San Marcos Plaza Park. Guests can enjoy live music, food, activity booths, children's patriotic costume contest and parade! The evening will conclude with a fireworks show  at 9:30pm.

New Braunfels

4th of July Patriotic Parade and Program, 9:15am at the Main Plaza Downtown

July 4th Fireworks show at Landa Park: Concert by Lost in Texas 7-9:15pm, fireworks will begin at 9:15pm

Buda

Dress up your bike for the 4th of July Parade! Bring your bike, stroller or wagon to the Buda Public Library on July 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm and dress it up for the parade the next day. Free event!

Red, White 'n' Buda will be on Main Street and activities will begin 9am and will include a children's Parade, children's activities and magician 9-11am, live music begins at 6pm, fireworks display will start at 9:30pm.

Kyle

Independence Day Celebration Fieworks Show will begin at 9:30pm at the intersection of Kyle Parkway and Kohler's Crossing. Parking will be near the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center or near the intersection before sunset. Free!

Wimberley

Wimberley Chamber of Commerce July 4th Parade & Jubilee: parade will go through town at 10am and Jubilee will be under the shade trees at Ozona Bank afterwards.

VFW Fireworks will be at the VFW Veteran's Park beginning at dark. Free event and parking! Come early and enjoy food and live music.




Monday, June 18, 2012

This Week...


Mom Spot is on vacation this week!! Here are some fun activities going on around the area for the next few days:


TUESDAY, JUNE 19TH

Storytime
New Braunfels Public Library: 10am
San Marcos Public Library: 10:15am
Buda Public Library: 10:30am
Westside Community Center: 12pm

McKenna Children's Museum: Tasty Tuesday, 11-11:30am, Strawberry Fields in a Bag

Buda Public Library: Art With Ms. Jane- 3rd-5th graders, 1:30-2:30pm or 2-4pm, free event
                                            
Chick-fil-A San Marcos: Family Night, 4-7pm, stop in for an activity and a craft!

San Marcos Public Library: Waggle Taggle Gypsy Kids' Concert- 7pm, for all ages, free event

San Marcos Plaza Park: Movie in the Park- bring your blankets and lawn chairs and come watch "Tangled". Movie
                                                                      starts at sunset! Free event.


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20TH

Storytime
New Braunfels Public Library: 10am
Kyle Public Library: 10:30am
Buda Public Library: 10:30am
The Stone Coffee Bar in New Braunfels: 11am, storytime and a craft

San Marcos Public Library: Chalk Marks the Spot- Turn the porch into a giant treasure map! Make your mark with
                                              sidewalk chalk art, 10am-11:30am, free event.
                                              Science Rocks!- Check out the Trailblazer Trailer with cool science gadgets, 10:30am-
                                              12:30pm, free tickets available.

McKenna Children's Museum: Dance Mania-11-11:30am

Buda Public Library: Full Face Painting, 6th grade and up, 1:30pm

Krispy Kreme San Marcos: Family Night- 6-8pm, donut decorating and a craft



THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST

Storytime
San Marcos Public Library: 10:15am

New Braunfels Public Library: Come listen to some fun kids' music from Joe McDermott, show times are 10:30am, 2pm,
                                                   and 6:30pm, free event.

Kyle Public Library: Summer Reading Club Magic Show- Cody Fisher will be performing a magic show for all ages,
                                  10:30am, free event.

Buda Public Library: Come enjoy hands on science exhibits, 1pm, for all ages, free event.

The Grapevine in Gruene: Come and Taste It!- Perfect for a date night or girls night out, enjoy wine tasting and live
                                           music. 5-8pm.

San Marcos Plaza Park: Summer in the Park Concert Series- 7:30pm, Come and listen to the Hill Country Community
                                       Band, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, free event.

Landa Park, New Braunfels: Concert in the Park, 7:30pm, Come and listen to Joe & Friends, free event.