The best things to do in Cedar Park

“8,000-seat arena presenting concerts, pro ice hockey & basketball games, family shows & more.”

“Gym hosting tumbling, cheer and trampoline classes, plus birthday bashes.”

“Indoor recreation center offering arcade games, laser tag, and go-karts, plus a full kitchen.”

“Play the same historic fairways where Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite learned under Harvey Penick, on a Perry Maxwell design shaded by oaks, pecans and maples. Riverside Golf Course pairs classic Austin golf vibes with a legit practice setup and the Blue In Green Grill and Watering Hole to refuel after birdie hunts.”

From the Austin newsletter, August 4, 2026

“The Round Rock sits in Brushy Creek, the table-shaped stone that once marked a low-water wagon crossing for early settlers, with hundred-year-old wheel ruts still etched nearby. It’s a five-minute history flex this week and a tiny field trip between errands that reminds you exactly why Round Rock is called Round Rock.”

From the Round Rock newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Indoor swimming facility with a seating area that offers multiple views, plus a new outdoor pool.”

“Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.”

“Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.”

“This modern theater features snazzy motion seats, plus elevated snacks at the concession stand.”

“Golf club set in the Hill Country with creeks, ponds, and rolling hills.”

“Refined club, home to a championship golf course overlooking the river, with a tennis court, a pool and a gym.”

“Film-themed mini golf courses are the main draw of this lively venue, which also features a full bar karaoke rooms, and food.”

“American fare served at plush chairs in 7 theaters, plus 4 general-admission theaters & a lobby bar.”

“Four championship golf courses, a world-class racquet center, and a social calendar built for connection make Barton Creek Country Club feel like an extension of your backyard. Sneak in a round, hit the courts, then decompress at the Omni Resort & Spa and actually enjoy your week.”

“Upscale cinema chain with plush seating, gourmet light bites & cocktails, plus in-theater service.”

“Family-friendly outdoor course with 18 holes, hole-in-one markers, landscaping and shaded benches.”

“Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.”

“Films, food & microbrews in 6 stadium-seating dining areas. No ticket required for lobby & bar.”

“Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.”

“Give your feed a refresh and your Austin pride a boost at Historic 6th Street Mural, a 2012 Sanctuary Printshop ode to our live music roots. Colorful, quick, and tied to the Sixth Street Historic District... bonus points if you block 'Texas' for the most Austin selfie.”

“Operating since 1948, this family-owned pair of courses features whales, castles & giant shoes.”

“Chain offering various themed rooms where participants solve puzzles to escape.”

“Scenic 18-hole course set in the Texas Hill Country with varying degrees of difficulty.”

“Locally owned cinema showing indie, documentary & foreign films, with reserved seating, bar & cafe.”

“Make your next round this week at Avery Ranch Golf Club, where public play comes with Texas Hill Country views and an upscale vibe. The 18th runs along Lake Avery for a dramatic finish, then refuel at Sunset Grill or book a tune up with the Golf Academy.”