The Mobile River @ Touch-a-Truck (Kingsland)
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!
