100% Chance of Snow

Play in the snow and get to know the award-winning neighborhood of Plum Creek

This weekend, Plum Creek homebuilder KB Home is hosting a Winter Wonderland event January 21^st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Plum Creek to celebrate the grand opening of their new model home in the mixed-use, master-planned community. Bigelow Homes and Homes by Avi have joined in the fun and Plum Creek will be transformed into a winter playground, with real snow on the ground for snowball fights and snow angels, as well as hot chocolate inside the model homes.

Hootenanny on the Hill

Fall events are a great way to kick off a new season and (hopefully) cooler weather.  What if we told you that all the autumn activities you love have been rolled into one fun-filled Saturday extravaganza?  Sound good?  Well, you’re in the right place.  Plum Creek is where it’s at for Hootenanny on the Hill, which takes place on Saturday, October 8th from 10am to 2pm at Fergus Park and Fairway Fields.

You may ask, what is this Hootenanny all about?  However, a better question would be what ISN’T happening at this event?  BBQ & chili cookoff, 5k run, wildflower seed & stomp, scarecrow contest, pet fair, hay rides, petting zoo, the list seems endless!  Did we mention the pumpkin carving contest?  Or the jump castles and community vendors?  Phew, there’s so much going on at this event you simply have to attend so you don’t miss out.

Head on over to www.hootenannyonthehill.com to catch the full list of events and details.

Austin Ice Cream Festival – The 5th Scoop

I scream, you scream, we all scream for… you know how it goes.  If you’re a lover of all things sweet and frozen, come up to Austin on Saturday, August 13 for the 5th annual Austin Ice Cream Festival in Waterloo Park.  Did we mention this event involves FREE ice cream?  Can’t beat that in these hot Texas summers.

Family, friends and even pets are all welcome to join in games, activities, contests and live music.  This event is reminiscent of days where ice cream trucks were a staple of neighborhood summers.  Perhaps you’re an ice cream connoisseur with a secret family recipe?  Well, just so happens that this festival has a homemade ice cream making contest just for you.  There will also be a popsicle stick sculpture contest, as well as a screaming contest, because everyone loves to scream if ice cream is the reward!

For more information and contest rules visit the Austin Ice Cream Festival website here.  And remember, free ice cream is too good to pass up!

Toons & Tunes

It’s Friday night.  You’re sitting around the house.  Bored.  No plans.  Wishing you could take advantage of balmy summer nights…

Sound like you?  Well, it just so happens that there’s a fun and easy solution!  Hop in the car and take a quick drive up to Buda for Toons & Tunes, an outdoor movie and concert series.  Every Friday night from June 3rd to August 5th you can come to Buda City Park and enjoy bands under the pavilion or family-friendly movies under the stars.  Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, snacks and the whole family!  The series kicks off June 3rd with Karate Kid.

Admission is free!  Movies begin at 9 pm and concerts begin at 8 pm.  Click here for schedule of events or call the Buda Parks & Recreation Department at (512) 312-0084 for more information.

Organic Gardening and Nature Camp

Did you know there’s a day camp right in Plum Creek that’s both fun AND educational?  What?  Those exist?!?  Sign your 5-10 year old up for Organic Gardening & Nature Camp and they’ll learn how to appreciate nature in new and exciting ways.

Campers will work and tend a real food garden using organic methods.  Instead of harsh chemicals, they’ll learn how to utilize natural predators such as ladybugs and dragonflies to control food pests, as well as native mulches to control weeds.  Gardening lessons will also include how to attract backyard wildlife by planting native plants and water features.

Wait!  It gets even cooler!  Campers will also learn about composting, rain water collecting, and get the chance to tend a wildlife pond.  They will participate in bird watching and learn about discouraging non-native, invasive birds while encouraging native species to feed and nest.  The camp has occupied House Wren nest boxes, and campers will be able to observe and count eggs and chicks.  Last but not least, they’ll get to take home their own plants and garden crafts.  Making a mosaic bird bath out of recycled pots and tiles sounds pretty awesome to us!

The camps run 9AM-1PM Monday to Friday, and cost $200 per camp.  The first camp will be held June 6th-10th.  For more information and to sign up, contact Gina at all4bodhi@yahoo.com or call 512-393-9279.