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Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

The Annual Jaycees’ Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival returns to Downtown Marktplatz, Fredericksburg, Texas, Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2025. The Festival will feature activities for the whole family including lots of great Cajun food, live music, shopping, and fun for the young and young at heart!
Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
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Organization:

Fredericksburg, TX

Location:

126 W. Main St.
Fredericksburg, TX, 78624
United States

Phone:

830-433-5225

City of Lakeway Memorial Day

The City of Lakeway's special Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Emmaus Catholic Church on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 11 AM to honor and remember those military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Dates: 
05/26/2025
11 am
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Location:

Emmaus Catholic Church - Lakeway, TX
1718 Lohmans Crossing Rd
Lakeway, TX, 78734
United States

Phone:

512-314-7532

Art Camp - Sweet Treats

About Sweet Treats Camp @ Saplings Studio We'll have the sweetest week this summer making pretend ice cream, cakes and candies. Artists will create using air dry clay, faux icing clay, sand art milkshakes, oven bake clay, paint and more. Kids will also learn to decorate cupcakes and cookies in a demo class taught by a local baker.
Dates: 
07/07/2025
07/08/2025
07/09/2025
9am-1pm
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Organization:

Saplings Studio

Location:

9308 Anderson Mill Rd. #200
Austin, TX, 78729
United States

Phone:

512-222-7790

The National Memorial Day Concert - LIVE STREAM

On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for one of PBS’ highest-rated programs. This multi-award-winning television event honors the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Check your local listings.
Dates: 
05/25/2025
8pm EDT / 7pm CDT / 6pm MDT / 5pm PDT / 4pm AKDT
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

ADTC ULTIMATE Hill Country TX Dance Camp

Hey Girls Ages 8 – 17! You’re invited to spend an action-packed week or two with us this summer (June 15 - 21 &/or June 22 - 28) at American Dance Training Camps - the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp! Our TX home is St Stephen's School, located in the heart of Austin, TX!
Dates: 
06/15/2025
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
Sun Check-In (2-4pm) - Sat Check-Out (9-11am)
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Location:

St. Stephen's School
6500 St. Stephen's Drive
Austin, TX, 78746
United States

Phone:

8663832382

Memorial Day Craft

In recognition of Memorial Day, We are having a poem with Poppies on it. Reminding us of all who have served our country. Great teachable moment to share with your children.
Dates: 
05/22/2025
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
9 am- 4 pm
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Location:

801 W San Antonio St.
New Braunfels, TX, 78130
United States

Phone:

(830)606-9525

Killeen Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Killeen invites you to a Memorial Day Ceremony as we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Participants include the Fort Cavazos 1st Cavalry Division Band and local veterans organizations.
Dates: 
05/26/2025
9 am
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Location:

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
11463 State Highway 195
Killeen, TX, 76542
United States

Phone:

(254) 501-7600

Close Assault 1968 Vietnam War Living History Program

Help Honor our nation’s Vietnam Veterans, many of whom joined the Guard after their regular Army service, and remember the true meaning of Memorial Day with this look back at the Vietnam War. The free program features members of the Texas Military Forces Living History Detachment exhibiting the uniform and equipment worn by the American soldiers and their Viet Cong and NVA opponents. In addition, the two-day event will provide guests the opportunity to witness blank weapons firing demonstrations and operational military vehicles such as the M14 and M16 Rifles, M60 Machine Gun, M79 Grenade Launcher, M113 and M106 Armored Personnel Carriers, an M151 Jeep and enemy weapons such as the SKS and AK 47 rifles. The program culminates with a recreated ambush and battle.
Dates: 
05/24/2025
05/25/2025
Showtimes are at 11 am and 2 pm on Saturday and 1 pm on Sunday
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Location:

3038 W 35th ST Bldg 6, Camp Mabry
Austin, TX, 78703
United States

Phone:

512-782-5659

DHA Juneteenth 5K Freedom Run

Join us for a morning of unity, celebration, and wellness as we commemorate Juneteenth with a 5K run/walk through the scenic park trails of San Marcos! Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, all are welcome. Event Highlights: Free commemorative T-shirt for FIRST 100 Participants-Water stations along the route -Family-friendly atmosphere.
Dates: 
06/21/2025
8-10 am
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Location:

San Marcos City Park
170 Charles Austin Dr
San Marcos, TX, 78666
United States

Phone:

737-999-0403

Dinos in The Wild

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure at the Wildflower Center! Soon, our gardens will come alive with all-new, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs for Dinos in the Wild. Roam the trails, encounter ancient creatures, and imagine the world as it was millions of years ago. This limited-time outdoor exhibition invites dino fans of all ages to explore the wonder and science of these fascinating reptiles. Discover towering prehistoric giants lurking among native Texas plants that date back to the age of the dinosaurs, like palmetto and river fern. Created by “Dino” Don Lessem — advisor to Jurassic Park and a world-renowned dinosaur expert — these are the most scientifically accurate robotic dinosaurs ever made.
Dates: 
05/22/2025
05/23/2025
05/24/2025
9 am- 5 pm
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Location:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 4801 La Crosse Ave
Austin, TX, 78739
United States

Phone:

(512) 232-0100

Long Center Presents The Drop-In

Our free outdoor concert series returns on May 22! Every Thursday through August 14, we’ll provide the tunes and the view if you bring the energy. With 23 bands and plenty of opportunity to let loose, it’s time to shake off your blankets and lawn chairs, double-check you have all the Drop-In info you need, and prepare to vibe on our 3D-printed stage all summer long.
Dates: 
05/22/2025
05/29/2025
06/05/2025
8 pm
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Organization:

Long Center

Location:

701 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX, 78701
United States

Phone:

512-474-LONG (5664)

San Marcos Memorial Day

Veterans and community members will recite the names of all Hays County Veterans who were Killed in Action since WWI. This year marks the 21st Anniversary of the dedication of the Hays County Veterans Memorial. Local Veteran organizations, the San Marcos High School Air Force ROTC, and the Aquarena Symphonic Band will be participating in the ceremony.
Dates: 
05/26/2025
10 am- 12 pm
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Location:

Hays County Veterans Memorial
450 E. Hopkins Street
San Marcos, TX, 78666
United States

Phone:

512.393.8000

FREE Make & Take: Origami

Learn to make beautiful origami to compliment your gifts and daily life! Paper can be more versatile and functional than plastic and zhuzh up anyone's routine. Reusing junk mail, left over magazines, and even cardboard can beautify and satisfy. You can send a message to the people in your life with the gift of time when you gift your origami. Join Kelly (she/her) in our community space (next to our registers- look for the orange couch) to play with pretty paper and practice origami! This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 12-3PM to participate.
Dates: 
05/23/2025
05/30/2025
12-3 pm
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Organization:

Austin Creative Reuse

Location:

2005 Wheless Lane
Austin, TX, 78723
United States

Phone:

(512) 375-3041

Kids on Bikes in Parks

Kids on Bikes in Parks is a free cycling event presented by Violet Crown, The LeadOut Foundation, and The Trail Conservancy. We have a closed course of 1000 ft of grassy parkland for children ages 5-15 to ride their bikes on. We will have open track time with experienced cyclists present to teach lessons and at the top of every hour, we will have timed laps for kids to test themselves and track their progress.
Dates: 
05/24/2025
9 am- 12 pm
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Location:

Chicano Park
2101 Jesse E. Segovia St
Austin, TX, 78702
United States

Phone:

(855) 448-7245