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🌱 Patch AM: Thinking about a Hill Country escape? Start at Cedar Park’s blue locomotive
And on the Cedar Park Patch calendar - School Year Camp
Good morning Cedar Park! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking about a Hill Country escape? Start at Cedar Park's blue locomotive
Also on today's calendar: Starry Night Pumpkins and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 76.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• This Unforgettable Texas Train Ride Takes You Through The Most Stunning Scenery (newsbreak.com) — Right here in Cedar Park, the Austin Steam Train Association offers vintage train excursions through the Hill Country, departing from the station on East Whitestone Boulevard. Riders can choose from scenic trips, holiday Polar Express runs, murder-mystery dinners, and wine or beer trains, all supported by local volunteers. The piece walks you through what to expect, how to plan ahead, and why this nonprofit attraction makes an easy, family-friendly day trip. 
📸 Around Cedar Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cedar Park
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★ Featured events ★
- School Year Camp →
Cedar Park, 504 Denali Pass, Cedar Park
9:00 am
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Gym Fun Fridays: Open Gym →
Cedar Park, 504 Denali Pass, Cedar Park
10:30 am - Open Workout →
Cedar Park, 504 Denali Pass, Cedar Park
6:00 pm - Bollywood Dandiya 2026 →
Austin Sports Center - Cedar Park, 1420 Toro Grande Boulevard, Cedar Park
7:00 pm - The Art and Science of Love →
Relational Values Alliance Building, 2511 South Lakeline Boulevard Relational Values Alliance Building, Conference Room, Cedar Park
10:00 am - Princess Storytime with Aurora & Maleficent →
Paper Bark Birch, 601 East Whitestone Boulevard, Cedar Park
1:00 pm - Starry Night Pumpkins →
200 Buttercup Creek Blvd, Cedar Park
1:00 pm - Musical Mischief - Free Orchestra Concert →
Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Boulevard, Cedar Park
7:00 pm - Musical Mischief - Free Orchestra Concert →
Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd, Cedar Park
7:00 pm - Blood Drive: Team Vampire →
Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Dr., Cedar Park
2:00 pm - Blood Drive: Team Vampire (18+ years) →
Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Dr., Cedar Park
2:00 pm - Dog Adoption Event: Team Werewolf (all ages) →
Cedar Park Public Library, 425 S. Parkwest Dr., Cedar Park
3:00 pm
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Cedar Park Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Cedar Park PatchAM possible:
- The Steam Team — (512) 450-7199
- Pro Roofing Systems — (512) 800-7010
- Franklin and Kiai Counseling Services, PLLC — 5124393555
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ‼️ HELP NEEDED ‼️
We are currently looking for a home for this sweet boy - Pupperoni. He was found wandering after his owner dumped him after not being able to take… (Nextdoor Buttercup Creek) - Not sure what to believe any more.
I had an employee named Isaias. When we interviewed him, hired him, worked with him, we pronounced his name as 'I-zay-us.' Well, with the advent of… (Nextdoor Deer Creek Ranch / Cypress Canyon)
- Spec's Wines, Spirits & Foods posted a job opening for Front End Associate/Cashier (83283) in Cedar Park. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Seasonal Team Supervisor in Cedar Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cedar Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- TBD Fm 1174, Bertram, TX 78605 (redfin.com)
- 10 Ancient Cooking Methods That Have Nearly Been Lost To History (thetakeout.com)
Round Rock
- Round Rock ISD families push district to adopt screen-free classrooms (kxan.com)
- Round Rock Says It Has No Zoning Rule for Zipline's Drone Hub (dronexl.co)
- 1938 Ashe Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664 (redfin.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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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