Weekend picks, events, and happenings in the Highland Lakes

The top weekly picks of fun things to do in the Highland Lakes.

Find your fun in the Highland Lakes this Labor Day weekend! Check out our top picks for September 4-7:

  • Tanner Usrey at Round Mountain Cider Mill on Friday, Sept. 4 and a Metallica tribute by Neverland on Saturday, Sept. 5.
  • STEM Flight Fest at the Science Mill in Johnson City spotlights what makes flight possible with plenty of high-flying fun! Flight Fest is Saturday, Sept. 5.
  • Hit the trail running for a great cause! Hill Country Triple Trail Run at Camp Buckner will take place Saturday – Monday. 
  • Every Labor Day weekend must have a fish fry.. this one benefits Lake Buchanan! The Labor Day Fish Fry is Saturday in Buchanan Dam.
  • Spend the long weekend in an off-the-beaten-path swimming hole such as the Kingsland Slab or Krause Springs.
  • Hit the town, but slow down long enough to enjoy a cocktail, mocktail, wine, or brew at one of these Highland Lakes watering holes

Need more fun? Find more weekend events here.