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Thanksgiving Week Events Abound In Cedar Park And Leander

Don't let the Thanksgiving holiday scramble get you stressed, here are some fun events happening in your community.

CEDAR PARK, TX -- With the outset of another holiday season beginning next week, and you may be wondering what to do. Most kids will be off from school for the week and its easy to see why it can all become a bit overwhelming. Luckily, the communities of Cedar Park and Leander have great events and activities planned for its residents to help ease some of the holiday worry. Take a look at what's going on throughout the week of Thanksgiving.

MONDAY, NOV. 20

  • Family Coloring At The Leander Public Library: Come out and enjoy a relaxing day of Family Coloring on Monday, Nov. 20 from 9 AM - 4 PM. The Leander Public Library hosts its weekly event and invites families to participate. Materials provided including crayons, colored pencils, markers, coloring sheets and plenty of blank paper. The Leander Public Library will host family-friendly events all day through Wednesday, the week of Thanksgiving. For a list of events and activities, please click HERE. FREE Event. Leander Public Library, 1011 South Bagdad, Leander, TX 78641
  • Thanksgiving Camp: Mindworx Enrichment is hosting its Thanksgiving Break Camps on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Nov. 20-22 from 9 AM - 5:30 PM. This is a great opportunity for kids to keep busy and active as school's out next week. Parents and caregivers have the choice of enrolling their child in a full day or part day camp. Activities will include making pumpkin pie, playing Oregon Trail in Minecraft, making homemade holiday potpourri, and spending time outdoors playing scarecrow tag, cosmic dodge ball and more! Please pack a snack, lunch and water and join the festivities for one day or all three. For more information, please click HERE. For questions or help with enrollment, please call 512-828-7781. Mindworx Cedar Park, 111 North Vista Ridge Boulevard #206, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Magical Drop-In Day With Snow White: Sugar Plum Parties Cedar Park will host a Magical Drop-In Day with Snow White on Monday, Nov. 20 from 10 AM - 12 PM. Come out and let your child experience a great morning of make believe and enjoy nail painting, taking home a hair accessory, as well as singing, dancing, face painting, storytelling and dress up. $20 per child. For more information and to make a reservation, please click HERE. Parents are asked to remain with their child through the duration of the event. Sugar Plum Parties Cedar Park, 1625 North Bell Boulevard Suite A, Cedar Park, TX 78613

TUESDAY, NOV. 21

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  • Magical Drop-In Day With Sophia The First: Sugar Plum Parties Cedar Park will host a Magical Drop-In Day with Sophia The First on Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 10 AM - 12 PM. Come out and let your child experience a great morning of make believe and enjoy nail painting, taking home a hair accessory, as well as singing, dancing, face painting, storytelling and dress up. $20 per child. For more information and to make a reservation, please click HERE. Parents are asked to remain with their child through the duration of the event. Sugar Plum Parties Cedar Park, 1625 North Bell Boulevard Suite A, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • The 5 ABC's Of Mastering Your Life & Business: A free workshop, The 5 ABC's of Mastering Your Life and Business, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21 from 12 PM - 2 PM. Candy Barone will teach participants the 5 ABC's on how to take both your life and business to the next level of explosive growth. You'll gain knowledge on how to access the tools and strategies to inspire change. All are welcome, bring a friend. FREE Event. Restore Transform, 1003 Adventure Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Thanksgiving Break Teen Nights: Wild West Cedar Park will host its Thanksgiving Break Teen Nights on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 7 PM and Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 7 PM. This event is open to teens 13-18 years old and is a great opportunity for kids to keep active and busy during the Thanksgiving break while making new friends. For ticket pricing and information, please click HERE. Wild West Teen Night, 401 East Whitestone Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX 78613

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 22

  • Kindergarten, Here I Come: The Leander Public Library invites caregivers/parents and their little ones to its Kindergarten, Here I Come event scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 9:30 AM. This event is open to children who will begin kindergarten in the fall. Caregivers/parents will learn the skills their child will need for kindergarten and the event promises include fun for the kids including stories, activities and more! For more information, please click HERE. FREE Event. Leander Public Library, 100 South Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641
  • A Groove Knight Thanksgiving: Whitestone Brewery invites you to A Groove Knight Thanksgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 6 PM - 9 PM. Enjoy an evening of great funk and soul music with Groove Knight, a high energy dance band. For event details, please click HERE. Whitestone Brewery, 601 East Whitestone Boulevard, Suite 500, Building 5, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Thanksgiving Eve Party: Wild West Cedar Park will hosts its Thanksgiving Eve Party on Wednesday, Nov. 22 from 8 PM - 2 AM. The biggest party of the year, guests will enjoy $3 Jack Daniels, Miller Light and Coors Light until 10:30 PM. Ladies age 21 and over get in FREE all night. For event details, please click HERE. Wild West Cedar Park, 401 East Whitestone Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX 78613

THURSDAY, NOV. 23

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  • Huff-N-Puff Before You Stuff: Looking for a new holiday tradition? What about a great workout with friends to burn those extra calories before you consume them? Jazzercise Cedar Park Lakeline Fitness Center will host its FREE Huff-N-Puff Before You Stuff event on Thursday, Nov. 23 at 8:30 AM. All are welcome to this FREE Event on Thanksgiving morning. For more information, please click HERE. Jazzercise Cedar Park Lakeline Fitness Center, 12617 Ridgeline Boulevard, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Cedar Park Turkey Day 5K And Kids K: Bring the family to enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving dinner run on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 9 AM to 11:30 AM. The Cedar Park Turkey Day 5K and Kids K is a great opportunity for families to participate in a morning of fun and keeping healthy. All fitness levels welcome. For registration and fees information, please click HERE. Gupton Stadium, 200 Gupton Way, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Thanksgiving Lunch: The Leander Church of Christ welcomes the community to its Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11:00 AM - 1 PM. Free and open to the public. If you'd like to bring a dish to share or to volunteer for the event, please click HERE. For more information, visit The Thanksgiving Lunch Event Page. FREE Event. Leander Church of Christ, 300 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander, TX 78641

FRIDAY, NOV. 24

  • Tacky Tea Sweater Giveaway: McAlister's Deli Cedar Park will host its 2017 Tacky Tea Sweater giveaway on Friday, Nov. 24 beginning at 10:30 AM. The first 25 guests in line will receive a FREE Tacky Tea Sweater. Numbers 1-25 will be handed out to the first 25 guests in line securing their spot. We encourage participants to come early for a good spot...only 1 sweater per guest, while supplies last. No purchase necessary. For more details, click HERE. FREE Event. Mcalester's Deli Cedar Park, 4701 183A Toll Road Suite A, Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Post-Turkey Rock Show - Get Up And Dance: Ready to unwind after Thanksgiving? The Tommy Rebel Band will perform a Post-Turkey Rock Show on Friday, Nov. 24 from 7 PM - 10 at Lone Star Grille and Amphitheater. For event details, please click HERE. 1501 East New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613

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