Weekend Picks for April 4-6
Spring is in full swing and so is the fun! Check out our weekend picks for April 4-6 in the Highland Lakes: Need more fun? Find it here.
Read moreApril 2, 2025
Drop in for Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort
The 11th annual Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort is April 18-20. Hot-air balloons from across the country will descend on the Highland Lakes during the Easter weekend festival. Friday and Sunday activities are only open to resort guests, while the Read more…
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Boat, fish, and relax on the upper Highland Lakes
The Highland Lakes area is named after arguably its best features. These bodies of water, which run along the Colorado River in the Texas Hill Country, draw visitors from near and far for some of the best fishing in the Read more…
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Camp, hike, ride, and relax at LCRA Parks
The Lower Colorado River Authority manages some of the most scenic parks in the Highland Lakes, along with the lakes themselves. Go to LCRAparks.com for details. Entrance fees required at each.
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Bluebonnet Festival blooms in Burnet each April
Celebrate spring and the Texas state flower during the Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet on the second weekend every April. The 2025 event is April 11-13. This Highland Lakes small town is big on fun during the annual event, which features Read more…
Read moreApril 1, 2025
Texas State Parks in the Highland Lakes
April is Texas State Parks Month, but you can “get lost” in our state parks year-round. In fact, we recommend it. The Highland Lakes has some of the most-visited Texas State Parks, and for good reason. Plan a trip to Read more…
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101 Fun Things to do in the Highland Lakes this spring and summer
The spring/summer 2025 edition of 101 Fun Things to do in the Highland Lakes is out! Pick up a free copy at Highland Lakes businesses and Texas travel centers, or flip through the digital version online at 101HighlandLakes.com. Special to Read more…
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Paint the Town a vibrant art competition and learning experience
Plein-air artists will Paint the Town during the 2025 competition and festival April 6-12 in Marble Falls. The invited competitors will span out across the city to capture its unique character and scenic beauty on canvas. Plein air is French Read more…
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Enjoy Wildflowers & Wellness in Johnson City
The first-ever Wildflowers & Wellness Festival is April 5-6 in Johnson City’s historic Old Lumber Yard, 209 E. Main St. It combines feel-good blooms with good-for-you products and practices. The two-day event features live music, children’s activities, a vendor market, Read more…
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Dig into Llano Crawfish Open in April
Enjoy a little Cajun culture in the Texas Hill Country during the Llano Crawfish Open in April at Robinson City Park. Mudbugs and music are the main attractions at the festival. The 2025 festival is April 25-26. Another Cajun ingredient Read more…
Read moreMarch 28, 2025
