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Labor Day Events & Football Returns
Plus a Bee Cave Birthday Bash

Today’s current water level: 88.2%
Goodbye, Summer. Back in the ‘60s and 70’s, Labor Day weekend on Lake Travis was the ultimate city escape - station wagons packed, boat ramps full, and music echoing across the coves. Families flocked to the lake for one last splash before fall, turning spots like Mansfield Dam Park into a sea of coolers, sunburns, and good times.
Even today, it’s one of the busiest weekends on Lake Travis - second only to the Fourth of July. Marina owners call it the “last big splash,” and longtime locals joke that you can practically walk across the lake on all the pontoon boats.
As we head into Labor Day weekend, here’s what’s making waves around Lake Travis this week.
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HAPPENING TODAY - LAST CHANCE TO RSVP!
We’re teaming up with Kim Ortiz of Kim Ortiz Portrait Studio at her stunning Galleria studio this afternoon (August 28 from 4-6pm) for our very first local networking event - and you’re invited.
Expect real conversations on community, social media, and building a business that matters, plus time to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, creatives, and neighbors.
It’s free, and spots are almost gone so grab yours below!
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THE WHITE PARTY | August 28, 5pm | Austin Cosmetic Surgery | FREE | Info
Celebrate with raffles, bites, cocktails, and toast to beauty, confidence, and community.
LAKEWAY COMEDY NIGHT | August 29, 7:30am-9pm | Highland Village Community Center | $25 | Info
Laugh out loud as local comics share wild family tales and encounters with truly ridiculous people.

THE BURGER BAR'S 2ND BIRTHDAY PARTY | August 29, 11am-10pm | The Burger Bar | FREE | Info
Celebrate two years with raffles, giveaways, and food+drink specials.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: MRS. DOUBTFIRE | August 29, 8:20-10pm | Frontyard Brewing | FREE | Info
A charming disguise and cold craft beer under a Texas sky.
90S PARTY | August 29, 9pm | Hudson Tavern | FREE | Info
Throw on your best ’90s outfit for a night of nostalgia.
BEE CAVE ARTS FOUNDATION 15 YEAR CELEBRATION | August 30, 9am-4pm | Bee Cave Sculpture Park | FREE | Info
Celebrate 15 years of bringing culture and creativity to our Hill Country community with art, activities, and more.

BEE CAVE ART SCULPTURE PARK TOUR | August 30, 10-11am | Bee Cave Sculpture Park | FREE | Info
Tour new sculptures in the morning as part of the Bee Cave Arts Foundation Birthday Bash.
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CACTI | August 30, 10-11am | The Natural Gardener | FREE | Info
Learn to love those prickly beauties that thrive in our Texas heat when your other plants have given up hope.
UT GAME DAY WATCH PARTY | August 30, 10am | The Bull Pizza Co. | FREE | Info
Hook 'em Horns with fellow fans while enjoying brunch that's almost as satisfying as a Longhorn victory.
LINOLEUM PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP | August 31, 12-6pm | Contracommon | $75 | Info
Master the ancient art of printmaking – because sometimes the best creativity comes from carving your own path (literally).
LABOR DAY PATIO PARTY | September 1, 2pm | Little Woodrow's Bee Cave | FREE | Info
Close out summer with a proper patio party with hot dogs, drink specials, and a live DJ.


FAMILY FUN DAY | August 28, 2-5pm | Hawaii Fluid Art | Info
Let creativity flow with fluid art, custom tumblers, and a patch party fun enough for kids and grown-ups.
LONGHORN GAME & CRAFTS | August 31, 2-6pm | Hawaii Fluid Art | FREE | Info
Cheer on the Horns while creating team-spirited crafts – the perfect combo for the whole family.
BLUEY & BINGO’S LABOR DAY BIRTHDAY BASH | September 1, 10am-12pm | Pikopeye’s Lakeway | $35 | Info
Celebrate with pizza, sundaes, character meet-and-greets, and a balloon drop the kids won’t want to miss.
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What are your Labor Day weekend plans? |
Reader Spotlight.
Last week we told you about Lohman’s Ford Ferry that once shuttled cars and locals across Lake Travis. Well, reader Jay Stoneburner wrote in to say he actually rode it back in 1973 from Lakeway. Thanks for the ride down memory lane, Jay!
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A TIMELESS PORTRAIT OFFER
This September, Kim Ortiz Portrait Studio is offering 10 exclusive portrait sessions at her studio - perfect for capturing you, your dog, children, grandchildren, or as a meaningful couple’s keepsake.
For just $99 (valued at $650), you’ll receive:
30-minute studio session
One matted 5x7 fine art print
Personalized Zoom design and ordering consultation
$99 credit toward any print collection or wall art
Sessions are available Tuesday–Friday, with limited Saturday availability (+$100 upgrade).

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August 29th - Sept 1st
ANGEL’S ICEHOUSE (Spicewood)
Fri: Leigh Rowan | 7-10pm
Sat: Stray Dawg & the Wolves | 7-10pm
Sun: Shawn Matthews | 7-10pm
BEACHSIDE BILLY’S (Volente)
Fri: Blaine Long | 7:15pm
Sat: Garcia and Kopriva | 7pm
Sun: Petty Players | 4pm
Mon: Clutch Kings | 4pm
IRON WOLF RANCH & DISTILLERY (Spicewood)
Sat: Weldon Henson | 2-5pm
Sun: Carl Hutchens | 2-5pm
Mon: Richard Banker | 2-5pm
JULES DESIGN BAR (Bee Cave)
Fri: Shelley Mac and Rod Williams | 8-Late
Sat: Benji Lamar | 8-10pm

Benji Lamar
LT CORNER PUB (Lakeway)
Thu: Shawn Austin & Skeeter Van Meter | 9-1am
Sat: Microbus | 9-1am
LUCKY RABBIT (Jonestown)
Thu: Roadhouse Duo | 6-9pm
Fri: Natural Causes | 7-10pm
Sat: Skeeter Van Meter 2-5pm | Chuck Ziegler & Cold Snap 7-10pm
Sun: Troy Stone | 2-5pm
PATRIZI’S (Cuernavaca)
Thu: Open Mic | 6-9pm
Fri: Saul Hernandez Jazz Combo | 6:30-9:30pm
Sat: Nathan Harlan | 6:30-9:30pm
POODIE’S ROADHOUSE (Spicewood)
Thu: Adam Johnson 6pm | TG Express with Alan Haynes 8pm
Fri: Square Grooves 8pm | 37 Circles 10:30pm
Sat: Lauren Diamond 8pm | Darci Carlson 10:30pm
Sun: Carl Hutchens 4pm | Bruce Smith 7:30pm
STEINER RANCH STEAKHOUSE (Steiner Ranch)
Thu: Christine Baird | 6:30-10pm
Fri: Texas Unlimited Band | 6:30-10:30pm
Sun: Mike Gonzales | 6-9pm
Mon: Anders Drerup | 6-9pm
THE OASIS (Lake Travis)
Fri: Diamond Days | 7-10pm
Sat: E7 | 7-10pm
Sun: Rock House | 7-10pm
WAHOO’S (Hudson Bend)
Fri: Aaron Navarro | 7-10pm
Sat: The Weak Knights | 7-10pm
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CUTTING EDGE!
The Groom Room Barbershop opens this Friday for fresh fades and sharp style.
DROP-IN & GO!
Empower Kidz flexible childcare now open in Lakeway - drop in, breathe out.
STYLE MEETS PLAY
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids is now open for haircuts with kiddie cars and Xbox.
GUINNESS, ANYONE?
This lovable Belgian Malinois pup is ready to bring tail wags and heart to his forever home.
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Cloud Cover. Clouds put on quite the show over Pedernales Falls State Park this past week. Tap to see why everyone was looking up.
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