Cocktails for the Colorado
2025-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Four Seasons Hotel Austin, 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, 78701
Experience an evening where philanthropy, community, and the future of our Texas Colorado River come together at Cocktails for the Colorado.
Join us for an unforgettable celebration at the Four Seasons, where the lush lawn sets the backdrop for an elegant outdoor cocktail hour overlooking the river, featuring the recognition of Alvin Dedeaux as the John Lay River Hero Honoree and the celebration of the Mobile River’s 10th Anniversary.
Tables, tickets, and sponsorships are available for purchase. Reserve yours today and be part of one of Austin’s most anticipated fall events.
Secure your table or tickets | More details

Creedmoor Oktoberfest: "Imagine a Day Without Water"
2025-10-18 07:00 - 17:00 | Creedmoor Oktoberfest, 12513 FM 1625, Creedmoor, TX, 78610, United States
Come celebrate Oktoberfest while learning how to protect our most precious resource—water! / ¡Ven a celebrar el Oktoberfest mientras aprendes a proteger nuestro recurso más preciado: el agua!
Activities will include a scavenger hunt with one random prize drawing, a parade, a TDS Wildlife Tour ($7 adults / $5 children) and a live band. Look for CRA and check out our Interactive Watershed Model!
See Creedmoor-Maha Water Supply Corp.’s Facebook post (the address looks different but will take you to the same location)

Mobile River @ YMCA Fall Festival (Burnet, TX)
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | YMCA of the Highland Lakes, 1601 S Water St., Burnet, TX, 78611, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at the YMCA Fall Festival in Burnet, TX on October 18, 2025!
Get ready for a day of family fun, movement, and healthy habits for all ages! This FREE community event is for the whole family to enjoy! Let’s build a healthier future together — one active, happy kid at a time.

Mobile River @ Elgin Hogeye Festival
2025-10-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Elgin, 310 N Main Street, Elgin, Texas, 78621, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at the Elgin Hogeye Festival on October 25, 2025!
Brought to you by the City of Elgin Main Street Program, the annual Hogeye Festival is a downtown street festival held on the 4th Saturday of October. Hogeye celebrates community, family, famous Elgin Sausage, and all things swine!
Fun for the whole family! FREE festival shuttle. Buses are wheelchair accessible.

Handmade arts & crafts
Food vendors & concessions
Live music & entertainment on 2 stages
Lindsy Kay Wing children’s pet parade
Kid’s activity area
People’s choice car & bike show
Gordon E Swenson BBQ pork cook-off
Cow Patty Bingo
Appearance by the Sowpremes
Vintage farm equipment display

Community Creek Cleanup at Onion Creek
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Onion Creek Metro Park, 7004 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, TX, 78744, United States
Join us for a community creek cleanup in Onion Creek Metropolitan Park! We need volunteers of all ages to help remove trash from in and around Onion Creek—an area with significant impact on the Texas Colorado River and our drinking water.
Reserve your spot now to help keep our local freshwater sources healthy and clean for generations to come!
Please register to volunteer here.

Mobile River @ Texas Arbor Day Nature Night (Elgin, TX)
2025-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Elgin Recreation Center, 361 N Highway 95, Elgin, TX, 78621, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at Texas Arbor Day Nature Night in Elgin, TX on November 14, 2025!
The goal of this event is to engage all ages in nature appreciation, with a focus on native flora and fauna, and encourage participants to become stewards of their environment.

Mobile River @ H-E-B Feast of Sharing (Austin, TX)
2025-11-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX, 78704, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at the Palmer Events Center on November 25, 2025!
H-E-B Feast of Sharing is a series of festive gatherings that serve more than 340,000 meals at 34 dinners throughout Texas and Mexico. Filled with food, music, and good cheer, these free holiday feasts are open to the public and bring together family, friends and neighbors.

Free Community Concert
2025-12-05 18:30 - 22:00 | Central Machine Works, 4824 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, 78702, United States
Join CRA’s River Society for a free community concert featuring live music by Ghostland Observatory at Central Machine Works.
Central Machine Works’ The Next Stage concert series benefits Colorado River Alliance and other Central Texas organizations with suggested donations at the door.
Bring your friends to enjoy music and community while supporting our beloved Texas Colorado River.

*POSTPONED* Community Creek Cleanup at Onion Creek
2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Onion Creek Metro Park, 7004 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, TX, 78744, United States
Due to predicted freezing temperatures on Saturday, we’ve decided to postpone our Community Creek Cleanup for this Saturday, January 31st.
Keep an eye out for the future cleanup date!
Stay warm!

CRA Open House | Spring 2026
2026-02-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education, 3625 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Please join us for the Spring Open House—a casual, come-and-go, behind-the-scenes tour of the Alliance’s YES! (Youth Environmental Stewardship) programs. See these programs in action and step inside the award-winning Mobile River for a memorable experience.
RSVP here
Parking: Free parking is available at LCRA’s Redbud Center.
What to expect: This come-and-go open house includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Alliance’s flagship programs, including Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education field trips and the Mobile River. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking throughout the Wilkerson Center. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided.

River Resilience Speaker Series: What’s in the Lake?
2026-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX, 78704, United States
This spring’s luncheon will explore the flora growing in Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake—from native aquatic plants to invasive species. Join us for a presentation by Casey Williams, aquatic ecologist and aquatic plant expert at BIO-WEST, Inc., to learn about aquatic plants in our Colorado River through Austin. This is a great event for people new to Austin, people who spend time on the lake, runners curious about what they see while running on the Butler Trail, or anyone who wants to learn more about the plants growing in the Lakes.
RSVP is closed.

The Mobile River @ UT Austin STEM Girl Day
2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00 | UT Austin
The Mobile River is making a stop at UT Austin’s STEM Girl Day on February 28, 2026!
The Mobile River is a 42-foot traveling water science center that delivers TEKS-aligned, immersive STEM education to middle schools and community events across the basin.
This event is open to the public, free, and great for all ages.

NEW DATE: Community Creek Cleanup
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Onion Creek Metro Park, 7004 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, TX, 78744, United States
Our January 31st cleanup was postponed due to freezing temperatures. We have rescheduled to 3/7.
Join us for a community creek cleanup in Onion Creek Metropolitan Park! We need volunteers of all ages to help remove trash from in and around Onion Creek—an area with significant impact on the Texas Colorado River and our drinking water.
Reserve your spot now to help keep our local freshwater sources healthy and clean for generations to come! Looking forward to rolling up our sleeves together.
Let us know you’re coming!

The Mobile River @ McKinney Roughs
2026-03-21 10:00 - 18:00 | McKinney Roughs, 1884 State Highway 71 West, Cedar Creek, TX, 78612, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at McKinney Roughs on March 21, 2026!
The Mobile River is a 42-foot traveling water science center that delivers TEKS-aligned, immersive STEM education to middle schools and community events across the basin.
This event is open to the public, free, and great for all ages.

The Mobile River @ Touch-a-Truck (Kingsland)
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Kingsland Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Dr., Kingsland, TX, 78639, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at the Touch-A-Truck event benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of the Highland Lakes on March 28, 2026!
The Mobile River is a 42-foot traveling water science center that delivers TEKS-aligned, immersive STEM education to middle schools and community events across the basin.
This event is open to the public, free, and great for all ages.

2026 Spring Cleanup
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | 7 Travis County Parks in East Austin, Del Valle, Manor, Pflugerville, and Webberville
Started in 2021 by Colorado River Alliance and Travis County Parks, the Spring Cleanup brings together local organizations and volunteers to clean up parks and waterways east of downtown Austin.
This community cleanup will take place across beautiful Travis County Parks in East Austin, Pflugerville, Manor, Del Valle, andWebberville. We need people of all ages to help remove trash from downstream parks and creeks—areas that have a significant impact on the Texas Colorado River Basin.
Register here
See what we did last year: 2025 Spring Cleanup

The Mobile River @ ManorPalooza
2026-05-01 | East Manor Development No. 1, 15317 US Hwy 290 E., Manor, TX, 78653, United States
The Mobile River is making a stop at ManorPalooza on May 1, 2026! Time TBD.
ManorPalooza is a vibrant, family-friendly festival that celebrates the heart and spirit of Manor and its community. This exciting event features a variety of activities for all ages, including fun games, arts & crafts, delicious food trucks, local vendors, live music performances, carnival rides, photo booths, and much more. Whether you’re looking to enjoy great entertainment, discover local talent, or simply spend quality time with your family, ManorPalooza offers something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun, laughter, and community pride!

Fourth Annual Lake Austin Cleanup | Keep Austin Calm and Clean
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | TX
Join CRA and it’s emerging conservation leaders group – The River Society – for a fun day on Lake Austin where volunteers will help remove litter and debris directly from the River by paddleboard and land volunteer opportunities.
CRA and The River Society are seeking one hundred paddleboard and land volunteers to work safely to remove trash from the water and shoreline that feed into the Texas Colorado River and downstream towards Matagorda Bay.
Sign up here!

2026 Cocktails for the Colorado
2026-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Four Seasons Hotel Austin, 98 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX, 78701
Join a special celebration where philanthropy, community, and the future of our Texas Colorado River converge at Cocktails for the Colorado.
Cocktails for the Colorado will be an unforgettable evening at the Four Seasons, featuring the presentation of the prestigious John Lay River Hero Award.
All funds raised will directly support the mission of Colorado River Alliance and serve communities throughout the full length of the Colorado River Basin to support, activate, or create efforts to conserve and protect our most precious resource—the Texas Colorado River.
View event details, sponsor a table, or purchase tickets.

Community Creek Cleanup
2026-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Onion Creek Metro Park, 7004 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, TX, 78744, United States
Join us for a community creek cleanup in Onion Creek Metropolitan Park! We need volunteers of all ages to help remove trash from in and around Onion Creek—an area with significant impact on the Texas Colorado River and our drinking water.
Reserve your spot now to help keep our local freshwater sources healthy and clean for generations to come! Looking forward to rolling up our sleeves together.
Let us know you’re coming!

CRA Open House | Fall 2026
2026-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education, 3625 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX, 78703, United States
Please join us for the Fall Open House—a casual, come-and-go, behind-the-scenes tour of the Alliance’s YES! (Youth Environmental Stewardship) programs. See these programs in action and step inside the award-winning Mobile River for a memorable experience.
Parking: Free parking is available at LCRA’s Redbud Center.
What to expect: This come-and-go open house includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the Alliance’s flagship programs, including Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education field trips and the Mobile River. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking throughout the Wilkerson Center. Light breakfast refreshments and coffee will be provided.

River Society Creek Cleanup
2026-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Onion Creek Metro Park, 7004 Onion Creek Drive, Austin, TX, 78744, United States
Join the River Society for a community creek cleanup in Onion Creek Metropolitan Park! We need volunteers of all ages to help remove trash from in and around Onion Creek—an area with significant impact on the Texas Colorado River and our drinking water.
Reserve your spot now and help keep our local freshwater sources healthy and clean for generations to come!
Let us know you’re coming!
