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4th Annual Eggstravaganza
Apr 4 • 10 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Dripping Springs community is to attend the 4th Annual Eggstravaganza, presented by Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Holiday and Harvest! There will be two helicopter egg drops - one at 12 p.m., and one at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. Children under 2 are free. Dripping Springs Ranch Park • 1042 Event Center Drive • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Dripping Springs Farmers Market
Apr 8 & Apr 15 • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Dripping Springs Farmer’s Market is held on Wednesdays at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Visitors can gather and shop for fresh agricultural and related products. Dripping Springs Ranch Park • 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
2nd Annual Kite Fest
Apr 11 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The City of Dripping Springs is hosting its 2nd Annual Kite Fest. Participants can bring their own kite or just come enjoy the view at this free event for all ages. Founders Memorial Park • 419b Founders Park Rd • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Farm to Fork Junior Chef Challenge
Apr 11 • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This family-friendly fundraising celebration at Hope Full brings together youth talent, local chefs, and community change-makers for a day of food, fun, and impact. Junior chefs will be paired up with acclaimed Central Texas culinary professionals to create farm-inspired dishes using organic produce grown at Hope Full Farm. Chef Mentors are Fiore Tedesco (L’Oca D’Oro), Edgar Rico (Nixta Taqueria), Sarah McIntosh (Épicerie), and Michael Fojtasek (Olamaie). In addition to the Junior Chef Challenge, guests will enjoy live music, farm tours, kid-friendly activities, and delicious bites — all while supporting Hope Full Farm’s mission to combat childhood hunger and support the next generation of regenerative farmers. Hope Full Farm • W Fitzhugh Rd • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Dinner by the Bite
Apr 16 • 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
It’s time for the 21st annual Dinner By The Bite - an evening of gourmet food, drinks and auction items all to benefit the homeless pets at PAWS Shelter of Central Texas. This casual event is held at Wilson AC & Appliance in Dripping Springs. There you will find a beautiful showroom with unique, fully functioning kitchens bustling with chefs hard at work preparing their most popular dishes in bite sized form. Guests are free to roam from station to station picking their favorite bites while socializing with like-minded animal lovers. Visit www.pawshelter.org for tickets. Wilson AC & Appliance • 4205 US-290 • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Night to Inspire - Color Our World
Apr 16 • 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Dripping Springs Art League invites the community to step inside its dazzling Kaleidoscope Gallery to be surrounded by hundreds of original works by local artists - oil and acrylic paintings, fiber arts, woodworking, writing, stained glass, metal sculpture, jewelry, photography and so on. All displayed art is available for purchase. Guests can watch art come alive as live painters will transform their canvases into vibrant masterpieces, and artists at demonstration booths share their techniques and creative processes. Tickets include tapas courses curated by Austin’s own Chef Keii (as seen on the Food Network). Three drinks tickets are also included. Details at www.artindripping.com. Dripping Springs Ranch Park • 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Old Settler’s Music Festival
Apr 17 to Apr 19
Old Settler’s Music Festival (OSMF) offers a fun and family-friendly experience for music enthusiasts and fest goers. Ranked in the top five of USA Today’s list of North America’s 10 best festivals, OSMF’s unique atmosphere features a laid-back, community-oriented vibe that keeps music lovers returning year after year. Visit https://oldsettlersmusicfest.org/ for tickets. Camp Ben McCulloch • J18301 Ranch to Market Rd 1826 • Driftwood, TX 78619
PODS Crawfish and Shrimp Boil
Apr 18 • 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join Pride of Dripping Springs for the 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil! This year it’s bigger and spicier! Come out for an afternoon of great food, music, and neighbors coming together in celebration and community. More information at www.prideofdrippingsprings.org. Beerburg Events • 13476 Fitzhugh Rd • Austin, TX 78736
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION
Dripping Springs Community Library
The Dripping Springs Community Library hosts multiple events every week. Events include Toddler Story Time, Homeschool Chess Club, Legos @ the Library, Mah-Jongg, Master Gardeners on the Porch, Yoga and more. For library events, visit dscl.org/event-calendar.
City of Dripping Springs Public Meetings
The City of Dripping Springs welcomes residents and others doing business with the city to attend any of the public meetings below. City Council meetings are traditionally held at City Hall Council Chambers, 511 W. Mercer St., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. See cityofdrippingsprings.com for streaming options and meeting agendas.
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Apr 2 • 4 p.m.
City Council & Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
Apr 7 • 6 p.m.
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Apr 8 • 11 a.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Apr 13 • 4 p.m.
Founders Day Committee Regular Meeting
Apr 13 • 6:30 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Apr 15 • 6 p.m.
City Council Quorum Notice - Parks & Recreation Commission
April 15 • 6 p.m.
Farmers Market Committee Regular Meeting
Apr 16 • 10 a.m.
Emergency Management Committee Regular Meeting
Apr 16 • 12 p.m.
Utility Commission Regular Meeting
Apr 16 • 2 p.m.
Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting
Apr 14 • 9 a.m.
This is a regular meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court, the governing body of the county. This group of elected officials and staff oversees the functions and budget for all county-related business. Hays County Historic Courthouse • 111 E. San Antonio St. • San Marcos, Texas. Streaming option available at hayscountytx.com.
Dripping Springs ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Apr 27 • 6 p.m.
Live meeting of the DSISD Board of Trustees which sets policy, agenda and strategic planning for the Dripping Springs school district. Agendas and live streaming option available at dsisdtx.us. Live meeting at the Center for Learning & Leadership • 300 Sportsplex Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
