🌱 Patch AM: Why Cedar Park just ranked Texas’ best small city to live in

Hello Cedar Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Cedar Park just ranked Texas' best small city to live in
• How Cedar Park stacked up in Texas' latest livability rankings

Also on today's calendar: Fall Festival & Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
• Sunday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This sizzling suburb is the No. 1 small city in Texas (lmtonline.com) — Cedar Park has just been named the top small city in Texas and ranked 58th nationwide in WalletHub's 2026 livability study, highlighting its affordability, economic health, and quality of life. City officials are celebrating the recognition as a reflection of what residents already experience daily: strong amenities, a solid local economy, and a community people are proud to call home.
   

• New Braunfels leads San Antonio-area communities in 2026 livability study (star-telegram.com) — A new WalletHub study of small-city livability puts Cedar Park in the 96th percentile, tying with Allen for the best showing among all Texas cities. While New Braunfels leads the San Antonio area, Cedar Park's strong statewide performance reinforces its reputation as one of Texas' most desirable places to live.
   

📸 Around Cedar Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Fall Festival & Open House →
  The Learning Experience - Anderson Mill, 11624 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin
  10:00 am
• Arboretum Food and Artisan Market Over 60 Vendors! →
  10000 Research Blvd, Austin
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• National Paint Your Own Pottery Day →
  200 Buttercup Creek Blvd, Cedar Park
  9:00 am
• Maker Fest: Craft Fair (all ages) →
  Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Dr., Cedar Park
  10:00 am
• Maker Fest: Craft Fair →
  Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Dr., Cedar Park
  10:00 am
• Texas Pumpkin Fest 2026 →
  VFW 10427, 8760 Ranch Rd 2243, Leander
  10:00 am
• Sumo Championship League @ HEB Center →
  Heb Center, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park
  7:00 pm
• MaxBand at Shooters Cedar Park →
  Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar - Cedar Park, Cedar Park
  9:00 pm
Monday October 12
• School Year Camp →
  Cedar Park, 504 Denali Pass, Cedar Park
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Cedar Park Chamber Luncheon | October 2026
  Facilities Resource Inc, 1641 Scottsdale Drive, Cedar Park
  11:30 am
Saturday October 17
• Starry Night Pumpkins →
  200 Buttercup Creek Blvd, Cedar Park
  1:00 pm
• Musical Mischief - Free Orchestra Concert →
  Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd, Cedar Park
  7:00 pm

📣 Cedar Park Shout Outs!

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• Franklin and Kiai Counseling Services, PLLC — 5124393555
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi All!
  I found this guy in my yard, super friendly and taken care of. Does he belong to anyone?? (Nextdoor Buttercup Creek)
• what are the best thrift stores in cp, leander, austin, etc for jewelry, home goods, vintage clothing and goods that you've been to?
  my favorite is the ark warehouse in marble falls. ive only been thrifting for about a year so very new. it's so exciting finding hidden treasures. (Nextdoor Sun Chase Blvd)

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Cedar Park. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(6744) - 2111 E Park St. #306 in Cedar Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Leander

• Texas Pumpkin Fest Returns To Leander With Pro Wrestling, 60-Foot Ferris Wheel & New Attractions For 2026 (kxan.com)
• Firefly Aerospace Director Richard F. Ambrose Awarded 6,716 RSUs Under 2025 Incentive Plan (kalkinemedia.com)
• Desert Island Dish with Jess Pryles (axios.com)

Round Rock

• Round Rock Pumpkin Festival Returns For 5th Annual Fall Celebration (kxan.com)
• Autonomous drone delivery touches down in Round Rock (kxan.com)

Ok Cedar Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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