Special Event
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Lakeway Fireworks Show says “BuhBye” to 2020 and Welcome to 2021
What a year! Now it is time to say “good riddance” to 2020 in style! The City of Lakeway is hosting a short fireworks show to blow out 2020 and ring in a happy and healthy 2021. The fireworks will launch at an elevated location on the western edge of Lakeway (behind Rough Hollow Elementary school) on Wednesday, December 30 starting at 8 p.m. The show will last approximately 10 minutes. While it will be viewable from multiple points throughout the city, there will be limited parking available at some empty lots off Bee Creek Road just north of Highlands Boulevard (see map below for details). Please follow proper social/physical…
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Calling all Gingerbread Artists and Architects
It is the sweetest competition of the season! The Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department is launching a virtual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest starting December 14th. Gather your immediate household together to build a gingerbread house based on your personality and style. Then, take three photos from different angles and email your entry to events@lakeway-tx.gov. Entries must be submitted by midnight on December 28 with winners announced on December 29. How to Enter the Contest Entries Accepted: December 14 – December 28 Use your imagination and creativity to build a gingerbread house that reflects your individual personality and style. The gingerbread house can be store bought or baked yourself, whatever your heart…
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Santa’s Jingle Bell Express Cruises into Lakeway
Join us on Friday November 20th when Santa makes an appearance at the Lakeway Activity Center for a special drive-thru holiday celebration! Cruise on over to the Jingle Bell Express and your family can drive through the Lakeway Activity Center parking lot to different stations collecting holiday treats, before ending with a drive thru visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. You can enjoy the first night for the beautiful Trail of Lights at Lakeway City Hall too! The lights will continue each evening at sunset through Jan 1, 2021.
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Experience the Austin Studio Tour in Virtual and Outdoor Worlds
From November 14 – 22, 2020, join us as we explore the innovative Virtual + Outdoor celebrations of Austin artists that introduces the public to new ways of experiencing art. This year (2020!) we all have to find new ways to live and enjoy our lives. The Austin Studio Tour is offering two unique ways to experience Art this fall…Virtual and Outdoor! Virtual Experience The Austin Studio Tour offers creative ways to safely experience art through pre-recorded and live-streamed programming. Browse virtual studio visits, artist talks, demonstrations, performances and more. Learn more. Outdoor Experience View the Digital Map below to self-guided walking/driving tours of outdoor art installations and murals around Austin.…
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First Annual Immersive Bee Cave BuzzFest!
Immerse yourself in the magical medium of light and sound art for the First Annual Bee Cave BuzzFest! Join us at the Hill Country Galleria for a deep dive into the ocean of bio-luminescence and immersive sound by nationally acclaimed artists. We invite you to explore and experience art in a whole new light. FREE ART & SOUND PERFORMANCESThe Hill Country Galleria Plaza will become one large art and sound installation with original musical compositions and visually stunning choreographed light art performances conducted twice each evening by nationally acclaimed artists. Dec, 17th -19th at 7:00PM & 8:30PM AUGMENTED REALITYDownload the BuzzFest App to see 6 Augmented Reality works of art…
