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3 Family Fun Things to Do Near Kyle this April

As we march our way into April, you’ll want to make sure and get outside with the family and enjoy all the family fun things to do near Kyle. To help you figure out your April game plan, here are Crosswinds’ top 3!

Family Fun Things to Do Near Kyle

1. Live on the Lawn

When: Thursday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26

Where: San Marcos Plaza Park – San Marcos

What Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

 Formerly the Spring Concert Series, Live on the Lawn in San Marcos is a live music series that is held on every Thursday in April. The best part about this event is that this event is completely free! The lineup is The Revs on April 5, The Georges on April 12, Those Nights on April 19 and Big Cedar Fever on April 26.

 2. Kyle Market Days

 When: Saturday, April 14

Where: Historic City Square Park – Kyle

What Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Do you know what our favorite day is? It’s the second Saturday of every month between April and September because that’s when we get to go to the Kyle Market Days. While some of these family fun things to do near Kyle involve having to get out and drive a bit, the Kyle Market Days are just right down the road from our master-planned community! You and your family will be able to shop for everything from fun little trinkets to fresh produce.

3. 72 Degrees Festival

When: Saturday, April 28

Where: San Marcos Plaza Park on the banks of San Marcos River

What Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Who doesn’t love live music? Better yet, who doesn’t love getting to hear live music and experience a wide array of cultures? The 72 Degrees Festival is sure to be one of the most family fun things to do near Kyle this coming month. Check out the full lineup online.

We hope you and your family have tons of fun at these events near our master-planned community. To stay in the loop on all the family fun things to do near Kyle, follow Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza in Kyle

Are you still looking for fun things to do in Kyle, Texas over the Easter Weekend? Trust us when we say that you don’t need to look any further than the Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza. This event is by far the largest Easter egg hunt that has ever happened in Hays County, though you’ve probably never seen an egg hunt like this one before. The city of Kyle has teamed up with the Eikon Church to put on the most exciting Easter experience Texas has ever seen. Here is everything you need to know about the Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza in Kyle from your friends at Crosswinds.

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Eggs Dropped From a Helicopter

On March 24, 80,000 Easter Eggs will be dropped from a helicopter at the Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza. Children of all ages will get to watch as a fully loaded helicopter drops eggs all over Gregg-Clarke Park. When the last egg has been dropped and the helicopter has been cleared from the area, children will be allowed to run at full pace to collect as many eggs as they can.

Age-Specific Egg Hunting Areas

The Easter Egg Drop Eggstravaganza will come complete with designated hunting areas separated by age. There will even be a specific area for toddlers and children with disabilities. Everyone will have the opportunity to celebrate Easter the right way with the Eikon Church and the City of Kyle. If egg hunting isn’t your thing, don’t worry. You can take part in carnival games, face painting and many more Easter activities that anyone living in Kyle won’t want to miss.

No matter the age of your children, it’s guaranteed that this event is something they will talk about for years to come. Anyone living in Crosswinds or in other homes near Austin should not forget to RSVP to this free Easter event to ensure that you and your children have an Easter to remember. We’ve also heard that the Easter Bunny might even be there for photo opportunities! Looking for more fun ways to spend your time in Kyle? Visit our blog today for more ideas and to explore beautiful Crosswinds homes near Austin!

 

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3 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes That Will Bring You Luck

It’s that time of year again where everything starts to feel a bit more Irish. Get in the spirit by cooking some of our favorite traditional St. Patrick’s Day recipes. We may specialize in setting you up with beautiful homes near Austin, but we also like to think we are experts in food here at Crosswinds. Here are our three favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

 St. Patrick's Day Recipes That Will Bring You Luck

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 No St. Patrick’s Day is complete without corned beef and cabbage. This traditional Irish delicacy is not only delightfully delicious, it is also one of the easiest recipes we have ever prepared. Simply throw beef, vegetables, water and beer into a crockpot and forget about it for 8 hours. You’ll be left with the juiciest meat that you might ever taste. Be sure to check out the recipe before any food prep is done.

Irish Shepard’s Pie

St. Patrick's Day Recipes That Will Bring You Luck

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While this recipe requires a bit more attention than the last, the time you’ll put into this dish will be worth the wait. Shepard’s Pie is one of the classic St. Patrick’s Day recipes and we can’t get enough of this one. The combination of lamb, vegetables and a fluffy crust will leave you wishing everyday was St. Patrick’s Day. With prep time averaged out at 25 minutes, this recipe is certainly worth your time.

Beef and Guinness Stew

 St. Patrick's Day Recipes That Will Bring You Luck

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The addition of beer to any recipe is not only incredibly Irish, but it is also a great way to spruce up your favorite dish. Of course this recipe calls for the most abundant Irish beer in America. Guinness is a dark beer that is sure to thicken up this traditional Irish stew into gravy that sits perfectly on a bed of mashed potatoes. While beer and beef are the essence of this stew, the addition of bacon is what really turns this dish up a notch. Serve this at a St. Patrick’s Day party to impress all of your friends and family.

No matter what your plans are for this Irish holiday, these St. Patrick’s Day recipes are sure to add a bit of flavor to any celebration. Stop in at Longhorn Daiquiris near Crosswinds for a drink to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the traditional way. To learn more about all of the great things Kyle and Crosswinds have to offer, contact us for a tour of our homes near Austin today!

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Celebrate November with Events in Kyle

November is finally here, and while we’ve seen some cooler days this October, November is really when fall comes to life, especially in terms of things to do in Kyle. This month, our master-planned community has chosen three great events in Kyle that we think will be perfect for your family!

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Family Fall Festival

When: Monday, November 6
Where: Chick-fil-A of Kyle
What Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Celebrate fall with the whole family at the Family Fall Festival at Chick-fil-A. Aside from the obviously delicious Chick-fil-A food, there will also be pumpkins for decorating, face painting, balloon animals, a petting zoo and more! We look forward to seeing you there!

2017 Pie Run

When: Saturday, November 11
Where: Wallace Middle School
What Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

To celebrate the strong sense of community in Kyle, as well as to support our fine schools, the 2017 Pie Run at Wallace Middle School will be a 1K fun run for kids 10 and under, and the 5K is open to everyone. We look forward to seeing you and your running shoes!

Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting Ceremony

When: Wednesday, November 29
Where: City Square Park/ Historic Kyle City Hall
What Time: 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Last on our list of November events in Kyle is a jolly event as we get ready for Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting Ceremony. This has been a permanent fixture on everyone’s list of things to do in Kyle since 1999 when Santa first joined our city in the tree lighting. We can’t wait to see you and Santa!

We hope everyone is as pumped about these events in Kyle as we are! If you and your family decide to go to any of these events, snap a picture and share it on the Crosswinds Facebook and Twitter pages or tag Crosswinds’ Instagram page.

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Family Fun at the Kyle Founders Day Parade

Crosswinds in Kyle, TX just loves being a part of such a wonderful town. In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be celebrating the founding of our great town with the Kyle Founders Day Parade. Here’s a little more info about this fun event and a brief history of our beloved Kyle, Texas.

 

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History of Kyle, TX

In 1880, the town of Kyle was founded by nearby settlers from the communities of Blanco and Mountain City. A man by the name of Fergus Kyle and the family of David Moore donated 200 acres of land for a town site located where the International and Great Northern Railroad connected Austin to San Antonio. The first lots were sold some time in October, which is now why every October we have the Kyle Founders Day Parade!

About the Kyle Founders Day Parade

When: Saturday, October 14
Where: Downtown Kyle
What Time: 10:00 AM

Every year the parade has a theme, and this year the theme is “Bringing It Home To Kyle.” The Kyle Founders Day Parade will start at Gregg-Clarke Park and then head east on Center Street. Once they pass through downtown, they’ll end at the Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park’s Gazebo. For a good view of the parade as it passes by, your best bet is to simple be on either side of Center Street between the start and end points. At the end of the parade, we will all gather around a birthday cake and sing “Happy Birthday” to our beloved little town.

While there are tons of fun things to do in Kyle, we hope that the Kyle Founders Day Parade is at the top of your list. Come enjoy the spirit of our town, and see why we love calling Kyle home. If you’d like to call this town home too, contact Crosswinds in Kyle, TX to learn about some of the most beautiful new homes near Austin.

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Fourth of July Events Near Crosswinds

Fourth of July in Kyle TX

Fourth of July is such a great holiday. Not only do you get to celebrate the birth of our nation, but you also get to celebrate with your friends and family. Celebrate the Fourth of July in Kyle, Texas with these fun events for the family surrounding our master-planned community.

Red, White, and Buda

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Buda City Park
What Time: 9:00 am

Bring the family to spend the day in Buda! The parade starts at 9 am, but you can stay and celebrate in the park with Red, White, and Buda. Finish the night with Buda’s firework show at 9:30 pm.

Wimberley’s Independence Day Parade

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Wimberley
What Time: 10:00 am

Kickoff your Fourth of July celebrations with “The Best Little Parade in Texas!” Wimberley’s Independence Day Parade is quite the sight to see and is just a small part of Wimberley’s July Jubilee.

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Circuit of the Americas
What Time: Doors Open at 11:00 am

Willie Nelson is on the road again and wants you to join him as he returns to Austin for a star-studded 4th of July concert. Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, and more will be performing as well.

6th Annual July Hometown Patriotic Concerts

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Wimberley First Baptist Church
What Time: 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm

Cool off from the parade or start your celebrations with some patriotic music! The Wimberley Community Chorus and the Hill Country Community Band will be performing Americana classics you won’t want to miss!

7th Annual Corn Dog Eating Contest

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Black Sheep Lodge
What Time: 1:00 pm

Free to be an American, free to eat as many corn dogs as you can in eight minutes. Black Sheep Lodge is hosting its 7th Annual Corn Dog Eating Contest along with drink specials and a portion of proceeds will benefit a local charity.

San Marcos Summerfest

When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: San Marcos Plaza Park
What Time: 6:00 pm

If sleeping in and starting off your day after the sun goes down sounds good, then San Marcos’ celebration is for you! The San Marcos Plaza Park will have live music, festival activities and food starting at 6:00 pm and closing with fireworks at 9:30 pm.

The location of Crosswinds provides new homeowners opportunities to explore these communities and events near Kyle, Texas. These events are perfect for families, as is our master-planned community. If you’re looking for a new home around Austin, Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas is the place to be. Contact us today for more information, and happy early 4th of July!

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Upcoming June Events Near Kyle

While there’s plenty to do in the Lone Star state’s capital, there are also plenty of fun things to do near Austin. Our master-planned community is located in a very active area filled with great events! Here are some of the major June events happening near Crosswinds in Kyle, TX.

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Kyle Market Days

When: Saturday, June 10
Where: Historic City Square Park
What Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Every month from April – September, the city of Kyle hosts Kyle Market Days, and each month has a unique theme and partner. For June, the theme is “Summer Time,” and the partner is Home Depot Kyle. Make sure to come by and check out all the great art, crafts, food and live music from fellow Kyle-ites.

Family Adventure Day

When: Saturday, June 10
Where: Cabela’s Buda
What Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

So if you aren’t really feeling like going out to Kyle Market Days, head over to Buda for Family Adventure Day at Cabela’s! During this event near our master-planned community, kids and their parents can come to learn about fishing, shooting and archery. Whether you know what you’re doing with a bow and arrow or not, it’s sure to be a fun day for the whole family.

ATX Television Festival

When: Thursday, June 8 – Sunday, June 11
Where: Downtown Austin
What Time: Various times

Going into its sixth year, the ATX Television Festival is just like a regular film festival, but with TV shows. Guests will get to see premieres of new seasons, series and cult favorites. Go and meet some of the geniuses behind your favorite shows and get a chance to ask them questions yourself!

Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K

When: Saturday, June 24
Where: Downtown Austin
What Time: Starts at 4:00 PM

The iconic city with the iconic motto is at it again. The Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K is an all-out celebration of all the things that make Austin so… weird! Don’t take the idea of a 5K too seriously, because this one holds the unofficial title of “slowest 5K you will ever run.” You won’t have much of a chance to get in the zone with 15 fun stops along the route.

When it comes to Crosswinds in Kyle, TX, fun and good times are always within reach. Add these great June events to your calendar, and don’t forget about Father’s Day on June 18! We hope everyone has a great kickoff to summer, and if you’d like to learn more about our new master-planned community, contact us today.

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Hop to the Top! 3 Easter Events Happening Near Crosswinds

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Easter is just over a week away, and if you haven’t figured out what you and your family are going to do to celebrate the holiday, we’ve got you covered! Here are Crosswinds’ top three Easter events happening near our new homes in Kyle, TX.

We listed them in the order in which they’re happening, not in order of fun. We’ll leave that decision up to you!

Easter Egg Drop Extravaganza

When: Saturday, April 8
Where: San Marcos High School – San Marcos, TX
What Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Taking your traditional Easter egg hunt to a whole new level, the city of San Marcos will be dropping 75,000 Easter eggs from a helicopter for their Easter Egg Drop Extravaganza! There will be multiple drops for the different age groups, and there will also be plenty of other fun things to do like large inflatables and face painting.

Easter Eggstravaganza

When: Wednesday, April 12
Where: Gregg-Clarke Park – Kyle, TX
What Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Of all the Easter events this year, the Easter Eggstravaganza in Kyle has to be one of our favorites! Aside from egg hunts for kids ages 0 – 14 years old, there will also be free carnival games and plenty of photo ops with the Easter bunny.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

When: Saturday, April 15
Where: Chick-fil-A of Kyle – Kyle, TX
What Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

What better way to kick off Easter than with a yummy breakfast and a chance to meet the Easter bunny? Hop on over and enjoy all the family fun activities at Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

While there are tons of Easter events happening near our master-planned community, these three are the ones we think you and your family will enjoy the most! While you’re out and about, come check out our new homes in Kyle, TX. Contact us today to set up your community tour!

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Crosswinds is an Official Sponsor of the 2017 Buda Wiener Dog Race

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Every year Buda, Texas, the unlikely Wiener Dog Capital of the Lone Star State, puts on their annual County Fair and Wiener Dog Races! This will be their 20th year and our master-planned community is a sponsor this year! Here are some of the things you can expect from this family fun event.

20th Annual Buda Wiener Dog Races

This great event is basically a weekend-long overload of adorable dogs, family fun, live music and more!

When: Saturday, April 29 – Sunday, April 30
Where: Buda City Park
What Time: Saturday – 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM & Sunday – 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM 

As for the actual races, you can register your wiener dog or mixed breed dachshund the day of the race or register online. The Central Texas Dachshund Rescue is hosting the event and Crosswinds in Kyle, TX is excited about being a sponsor this year.

Best Dressed Dog Contest

Just because your dog doesn’t have any dachshund in them, that doesn’t mean you can’t bring them along for all the fun! They don’t have to race, because they can still participate in the best-dressed dog contest as well as the opening pet parade!

If you want to win the best-dressed dog contest, we’d recommend making sure your pooch is all decked out from nose to tail. Throw on a little hat, maybe even some stylish shoes, and you’ll give the other dogs a run for their bones.

Food, Food and More Tasty Food

Finally, no great Texas festival would be complete without food! Not only will there be local vendors selling some tasty morsels, there will also be a bake-off, barbecue cook-off and chili cook-off. Don’t miss out on your chance to dig into some of the most delicious eats in the Hill Country.

Our new homes in Kyle, TX are just a short drive from Buda and all the fun events the city puts on. If you’d like to learn more about our master-planned community, contact Crosswinds today!

 

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The Top 4 SXSW Events You Should Attend

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SXSW 2017 is only days away and we cannot wait! Every year, Austin hosts this unforgettable festival filled with music, film, interactive and many networking opportunities. With so much to see and do in 10 days, it can be overwhelming! Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas is sharing the top 4 events you should attend while at SXSW.

1. Buzz Aldrin

Put on your space helmets and blast off with NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Have you ever imagined how surreal it must be to take some of the first steps on the moon? It’s your chance to hear him talk about his experiences. This session will inspire you to think more about space and aeronautics!

Aldrin will be co-hosting this session with Jeff Kluger, Editor at large of Time Magazine and Time.com ! They will also be holding a Q&A where you can ask them anything about their areas of expertise.

2. Mike Posner

If you’ve tuned in to a popular radio station you might have heard Mike Posner’s hit “I Took A Pill in Ibiza.” He’ll be talking about his surging career and a book of poems he will soon publish. His session will include a Q&A and autograph signing!

3. Marie Kondo

Is your life too hectic to keep up with sometimes? Then you’ll benefit from a conversation with Marie Kondo, a Japanese entrepreneur and organization genie. Her methods have been hailed as revolutionary. See for yourself how she can inspire you to keep life organized.

4.Bill Nye Documentary

Kids all over the nation know and love him. If you’ve seen some of his educational videos, then you’ll recognize his name, Bill Nye: The Science Guy. Did you know there is a documentary film about him? They’re having multiple screenings, so make sure to check it out!

All these events and more will have Austin filled with people from all over the world. If you want to take a break, come check out our master-planned community of new homes in Kyle, TX! For more information on our upcoming community, contact Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas today.

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