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🎉 183A Extension to Liberty Hill Opens Today!

Plus, Leander's New $250 Crystal Village Bringing Dining, Living, & More!

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In today’s Scoop:

  • 🎉183A Extension Opening Today!

  • 💎 Crystal Village Expanding in Leander

  • 🛍️ Local Business You Should Check Out

  • 🎫 Tons of Fun Events!

3001 Kalahari Boulevard
Round Rock, TX

🔥 Experience the Ultimate Culinary Adventure at Kalahari's Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and prepare your taste buds for the 4th Annual Kalahari Food & (Not Just) Wine Festival in Round Rock!

Indulge in a feast of flavors featuring:

  • 🍷 75+ Tastings from Kalahari's signature restaurants and top local and national beverage brands

  • 👨‍🍳 Live Cooking Demonstrations by talented chefs showcasing their culinary mastery

  • 🎶 Vibrant Live Entertainment to keep the energy high and spirits lifted

Don’t miss this island-inspired celebration of food, drinks, and entertainment. Secure your tickets now and be part of the culinary event of the year!

We went last year and it really was amazing. Highly recommend it!

Get all the details here.

Thank you to our local sponsors who help make this newsletter possible 🙏

Local businesses you should know

Liberty Hill, TX

🛍️ Check out The Market LHTX—a family-friendly community pop up event at LHISD schools and Downtown Liberty Hill.

You’ll find local vendors, young entrepreneurs, and all kinds of unique goods—from baked treats and farm-fresh eggs to handmade crafts and boutique items. There’s usually live music too, making it a fun Saturday hangout.

It’s also a great way to meet local business owners and nonprofits. Swing by, support local, and see what’s new!

Discover your next dream home

This week’s must-know news

💎 Crystal Village Expanding in Leander

👷‍♀️ Crystal Village is a huge new development coming to Leander, right at Highway 183A and East Crystal Falls Parkway. It’s a $250 million project going up in three phases, and it’s already starting to take shape. Culver’s and QuikTrip are open, and places like Estancia Brazilian Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse, and a new park are on the way.

They’ve already built a big apartment community called The Evergrove, which should be ready by summer. The whole thing’s expected to be done by 2030, and it’s going to be a huge hot spot, where people can live, shop, eat, and hang out.

More details here.

🎉183A Extension Officially Opens Today!

Wow, big news about the 183A! The new 5-mile stretch from Hero Way to SH 29 opens today (April 9th) with tolls active.

Now you can cruise almost 16 miles nonstop between Liberty Hill and northwest Austin, skipping lights at Hero Way, San Gabriel, Bryson Ridge, and Whitewing.

If you don’t want to pay the toll, you can still use the regular lanes on 183.

The toll’s $2.38 if you’ve got a tag like TxTag or EZ Tag. Some construction’s still wrapping up, but the road’s drivable. Should make things smoother either way!

Read more about it here.

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If you can’t find something or need a link that’s missing, you can always reply to this email and we’ll send it to you!

🎹 Dueling Pianos | The Fieldhouse | Cedar Park | 04/11 | More
A high-energy, interactive piano show with music, comedy, and crowd participation.

🌸 Spring Fling Festival | The Mason Homestead | Leander | 04/12 | More
A fun-filled day with bounce houses, unicorn rides, crafts, and more.

🐰 Easter Egg Hunt at Safe in Austin | Safe in Austin | Leander | 04/12 | More
Hunt for Easter eggs, meet rescue animals, and support a great cause.

🐇 Annual Easter Egg Hunt | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | Cedar Park | 04/12
Enjoy egg hunts, a petting zoo, games, and a special Easter devotional.

🎶 Austin Country Red Dirt Festival | Lakewood Park | Leander | 04/12 | More
Live country and red dirt music, food trucks, craft beer, and more.

🚐 Library Van | Texas Farmers' Market at Bell | Cedar Park | 04/12
Explore books, enjoy storytime, and grab swag while learning about the new library!

🐝 Build a Bee Hotel: Kids' Workshop | The 75 Oaks | Leander | 04/12
Kids create bee hotels and learn how to support native pollinators.

🪴 Spring Plant Sale | Milburn Park | Cedar Park | 04/12 | More
Shop locally grown vegetable starts, succulents, and native plants while supporting youth garden grants.

 🎤 Austin Country Music Festival | The Fieldhouse | Cedar Park | 04/12 | More
A full day of live country music, dancing, food, and drinks in a lively atmosphere.

🛍️ LHTX Lions Club Flea Market | RockPointe Church | Liberty Hill | 04/12 | More
Shop unique finds or become a vendor to support community programs.

🐥 Easter Jam! | Life Church | Leander | 04/13 | More
A fun, free Easter event for kids with activities and an egg hunt!

🥚 Skate with the Easter Bunny | The Crossover | Cedar Park | 04/13 | More.
Join the fun with an egg hunt, music by DJ Paul Secrest, and skating with the Easter Bunny.

🦞 Annual Crawfish Boil | The Crossover | Cedar Park | 04/13
Enjoy fresh crawfish, live music, and cold drinks at this lively spring feast.

🛍️ Spring Sip & Shop | Turquoise Peacock Boutique | Leander | 04/10
Sip cocktails, browse spring fashion, and enter giveaways at this fun shopping event.

😂 Red Horn Comedy Night | Red Horn Brewery & Roastery | Leander | 04/10 | More
Stand-up comedy with Daniel Eachus, craft beer, and great laughs.

🍷 Wine Dinner | Tuscano Italian Kitchen | Cedar Park | 04/10 | More.
Savor a four-course meal paired with exquisite Hope Family wines, including Austin Hope Cabernet.

🍹 Networking Happy Hour | Seven Oaks Coffee | Leander | 04/10 | More.
Relax, mingle, and make connections over drinks at this casual networking event.

🎤 The Butterfly Effect | H-E-B Center | Cedar Park | 04/12
Enjoy a night of comedy with Ralph Barbosa and René Vaca.

👚 Community Clothing Swap | The Hive Salon & Spa | Leander | 04/12 | More
Swap gently used clothes and accessories in a fun, sustainable way!

🍹 Making Garden Mocktails | The 75 Oaks | Leander | 04/12 | More
Craft mocktails from fresh garden ingredients while relaxing on the farm.

🎸 Paul Thorn | Haute Spot | Cedar Park | 04/13 | More.
Enjoy a night of soulful rock and blues with his dynamic stage presence.

🐱 The Amazing Acro-Cats | Rollins Studio Theatre | Austin | 04/09 - 04/20 | More
A one-of-a-kind cat show featuring skateboarding, hoop jumping, and the world’s only all-cat band!

🎨 Crafts & Cocktails | Crafting Conventions | Round Rock | 04/10 | More
Enjoy DIY crafting, cocktails, and exclusive early shopping access.

🖌️ Spring Art Stroll | Downtown Cultural District | Georgetown | 04/11 | More
Explore local art, live music, and creative exhibits in historic downtown Georgetown.

🥚 EGGstravaganza | The Fellowship Church | Round Rock | 04/12 | More
Epic egg hunts, prizes, yard games, crafts, and bounce houses.

🐥 Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt | Play for All Park | Round Rock | 04/12 | More
An inclusive egg hunt designed for children with disabilities and their families.

🐿️ Squirrel Fest | Pease Park | Austin | 04/12
Live music, nature activities, local vendors, and family-friendly fun in the park!

🎶 Blues, Brews, and BBQ | ROCK Ride on Center for Kids | Georgetown | 04/12 | More
Enjoy live blues music, an open bar, and BBQ while supporting the CHASCO Family YMCA.

The Leander Scoop Podcast is live!


We chatted with Holly Bentley, founder of Breathe-Flow-Heal, about:

  • How breathwork, Reiki, and sound therapy help people move through pain and stuck emotions

  • Her signature healing events in Cedar Park that combine four powerful modalities

  • Her local favorites, like Blue Corn Harvest and Sushi Fever

  • Hidden gems like Kindfolk Apothecary and secret waterfalls along Brushy Creek

Also check out Breathe-Flow-Heal’s upcoming event:

🌿 Energy & Healing Experience | The Energy Room | Cedar Park | 04/13 | More
Breathwork, Reiki, sound healing, and EESystem tech in one transformational session.

Check it out and let us know what you think by clicking on the thumbnail. Want to be a guest? Reply to this email and tell us about your business!

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