Neighborhood 4th of July Parades, World Cup watching and ways to cool off this summer in Austin

Hi Reader,

Happy July!

The later summer months really test my love of Austin. Look below for a mix of ways to cool off and enjoy July.

July COOL OFF spotlight

I've a blog post with a round-up of anytime Summer Fun ideas that put you in water or keep you indoors.

July EVENTS

Listen to a free outdoor concert (inside if it rains) every Thursday in July at the Long Center for their Drop-in Music Series.

GOAL!!! Cheer on the World Cup with watch parties and events around town.

Watch Singin' in the Rain as the Zilker Theater Summer Musical from July 10th-Aug. 15th.

See over 200 works of art at the Art of Banksy exhibit at Fair Market (opened in May).

Break out your thread for a Stitch Night at Pinthouse Brewing on July 15th.

July CLASSES

Take your littlest Texan to learn about Foods from American History at the Bullock Museum on July 18th.

Make & Take a Red, White and Blue Cobbler at Central Market (few tickets left) on July 4th.

​Sip & Solder a stained glass suncatcher at Meanwhile Brewing on July 14th.

Learn how to arrange flowers with Rally Cat Floral at Aurora House on July 25th

Come home with a custom hat, purse or tote bag at this Custom Patch Workshop in July (multiple dates)

July HOLIDAYS

Independence Day (July 4th): Celebrate with music at Willie Nelson's 4th of July Concert and Picnic or head to Auditorium Shores for the music and firework-filled Star Spangled Fest.

Put on your red, white and blue to watch or march in a neighborhood parade:

• ​Allandale 4th of July Parade starting at White Rock & Bullard at 9:00 am
• ​Barton Hills July 4th Parade at Barton Hills Market at 9:00 am
• ​Bryker Woods July 4th Parade at Bryker Woods Elementary at 9:00 am
• ​Mueller July 4th Parade at Ella Wooten Park at 10:00 am
• ​Northwest Hills July 4th Parade starting Waterline & Far West at 9:00 am
• ​North Shoal Creek 4th of July Parade at Pillow Elementary at 9:00 am
• ​Rosedale 4th of July Promenade at Ramsey Park at 9:30 am
• ​West Lake July 4th Parade at Independent Bank starting at 8:30 am
• ​Wooten 4th of July Parade starting at the park at Dale Drive at 8:45 am
• ​Lakeway July 4th Celebration at the Lakeway Activity Center starting at 8:30 am
• City of Cedar Park 4th of July evening Sparktacular
• ​Round Rock Frontier Days Celebration & Sertoma July 4th Parade at the Old Settlers Park starting at 8:30 am

July PHOTO SESSIONS

If you'd like to book a Family Photo Session this Summer or Class of 2027 Seniors who want a summer session, reach out and let me know. I'm only booking indoor or early morning sessions once the temperature gets above 95 degrees at night.

I'll be back in touch in August for the next monthly list of fun items to do around Austin.

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Take care,

Stephanie