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3 Things to Do Near Kyle this October

Fall is upon us, and school is in full swing. We’re excited for the cool weather, the fall colors and all the fun things to do near Kyle this month. If you want to fill up your weekends with fun this October, Crosswinds has you covered with 3 events we know your family will enjoy.

Kyle Founders’ Parade

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 When: Saturday, October 13

Where: Start at Gregg-Clarke Park, end at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park

What Time: 10:00AM

The ultimate way to “Keep it Kyle,” come out to this annual Kyle tradition in honor of the town’s founding in 1880! On Saturday, October 13, 2018, beginning at 10AM, the Kyle Founders’ Parade will pass through downtown, starting at Gregg-Clarke Park, heading east on Center Street, and ending at the Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park’s Gazebo. After the parade, everyone will sing “Happy Birthday” to Kyle and celebrate with a piece of birthday cake.

You can find more information and the best locations to watch the Kyle Founders’ Parade here.

PetFest

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When: Saturday, October 20

Where: San Marcos Plaza Park

What Time: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

This month, there’s fun to be had for every member of your family, especially the four-legged kind! For the ultimate pawty this month and one of the most fun things to do near Kyle, head out to PetFest at San Marcos Plaza Park on Saturday, October 20 from 10AM-5PM. Celebrate all pets, large and small! There will be a parade, kids’ games, arts and crafts, food, vendors, pet costumes, a concert and more.

 

Center Street Trick-or-Treat

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When: Saturday, October 27

Where: Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park

What Time: 1:00-4:00PM

Calling all Trick-or-Treaters, young and old! Come out to Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park for food, candy and fun at Kyle’s Center Street Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 27 from 1-4PM. Dress your best for the costume contest, and get ready for a spooky time at the haunted house. There will also be a showing of the movie Coco, and you can participate in the pumpkin decorating contest (paint and pumpkin provided). Vendors and local businesses will pass out candy and host activities. Don’t miss this fun Halloween event!

We hope that this list of fun Kyle events and things to do near Kyle will give you some ideas of some ways to have fun this October with your family and friends. To stay up-to-date with all things happening in and around Kyle, and for more information on things happening in our master-planned community, contact Crosswinds today. You can also connect with Crosswinds on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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3 Things to Do Near Kyle this September

Summer fun may be pretty much done, but there’s still plenty of fun things to do near Kyle that we’re sure your family will have a blast attending. If you’re looking to fill up your calendar with great September events, Crosswinds has you covered.

Kyle Pie in the Sky

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When: Friday, August 31 – Sunday, September 2

Where: Lake Kyle Park

What Time: Friday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturday 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM and Sunday 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM 

Come join us to celebrate the second annual Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival for Labor Day Weekend and watch 25 beautiful hot air balloons take to the sky. Of course, with Kyle, TX being the Pie Capital of Texas, there will also be a pie eating and pie baking contest. Keep up with any event updates on the Kyle Pie in the Sky Facebook event page, and you can purchase your tickets here.

Kyle Market Days

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When: Saturday, September 8

Where: Kyle Historic City Square

What Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Hands down one of our favorite regular Kyle events, the Kyle Market Days happen every second Saturday of the month. Market days really encompass what it means to “Keep it Kyle,” by giving local farmers, chefs, artists and more a chance to connect with the community and giving the community a chance to support the various local Kyle businesses and families. This will also be the last Kyle Market Day for 2018, so don’t miss your chance to go to this great local event. 

Austin Oktoberfest (AustOberfest)

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 When: Saturday, September 29

Where: The Austin Saengerrunde & Scholz Garten

What Time: 5:00 PM -11:00 PM

It’s that time of year again! Time to break out your lederhosen, and get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest in Austin, or as they call it “AustOberfest.” This is the sixth annual AustOberfest, which celebrates Central Texas German heritage in everyone’s favorite way – with beer and food. If you’re on the hunt for fun things to do near Kyle and want to experience the food, beverages, music and more of another culture, then celebrating Oktoberfest at the AustOberfest is a must. Stay up-to-date on any announcements by following the Facebook event page, and get your tickets on the Eventbrite page.

We hope these few Kyle events and things to do near Kyle give you a few fun ideas to plan out some fun activities with your friends and family. To stay in the know about all things happening in our master-planned community and around Kyle, connect with Crosswinds on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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3 Things to Do Near Kyle this August

Are you searching for things to do near Kyle to wind down the summer? There’s always something fun to do near Crosswinds, and these August events near Kyle are the icing on the cake.

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Art Squared Art Market

When: Saturday, August 11

Where: San Marcos Downtown Square

What Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Head on over to San Marcos to see all the great artwork from local artists at Art Square Art Market. All art featured is handmade, original artwork being sold by the artists themselves. Aside from getting to see beautiful artwork in beautiful San Marcos Downtown Square, you can also enjoy live music, free yoga, free kids’ arts and crafts and a farmer’s market adjacent to the art market.

Movies on the Lake – Black Panther

When: Friday, August 17

Where: Lake Kyle Park

What Time: Movie begins after dark 

The Movies on the Lake series is possibly one of our favorite events that takes place near our master-planned community. The movie for August, which is also the last movie on the lake until next year, is Black Panther. While this was a massive Marvel blockbuster, it is still PG-13, so parental guidance is advised.

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

When: Sunday, August 26

Where: Fiesta Gardens – Austin

What Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Are you a lover of spicy food, or making food even spicier? Then the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival is right up your alley! The 28th Hot Sauce Festival will feature nearly 400 different hot sauces that can be tried with all sorts of food, including the classic tortilla chip.

If you’re on the hunt for fun things to do near Kyle this August, we’d certainly recommend these 3 events near our master-planned community. To learn about even more fun events near Kyle, connect with Crosswinds on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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3 Things to Do Near Kyle this June

Summer is practically here, and with it comes plenty of fun things to do near Kyle! Here are just a few of our recommendations for family fun things to do near our master-planned community of Crosswinds.

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Youth Hooked on Fishing Clinic & Derby

When: Saturday, June 2

Where: Lake Kyle

What Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Fishing can be a really great way for families to spend some time together in the great outdoors, but first let’s make sure your kiddos know how to fish! The Youth Hooked on Fishing Clinic & Derby Day at Lake Kyle will be a perfect opportunity for your child to learn how to properly fish and about the importance of conservation. This event is for children at least 6 years old, and while it’s free, participants do need to register. 

Downtown Wine and Art Walk

When: Friday, June 8

Where: The Square – Downtown San Marcos

What Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Do you love wine? Do you love art? Do you love an evening out without the kids? Then you’ll love the Downtown Wine and Art Walk in San Marcos! This event near Kyle is a 21 and up only event as it will include a progressive tour of retail businesses serving a variety of wines and pair hors d’oeuvres. It will also showcase local artists who work in all mediums. The tickets are $25, and participants will receive a commemorative wine glass.

Movies at the Lake

When: Friday, June 15

Where: Amphitheater at Lake Kyle Park – Lake Kyle

What Time: Movie begins after sunset

Grab your launch chairs and blankets and get ready for June’s Movies at the Lake at Lake Kyle! Every month in the summer, the city of Kyle hosts citizens for a free movie by the beautiful Lake Kyle. The movie for June will be Paddington 2, and it’s sure to be a great watch for the whole family.

We hope you and your family have a blast this summer and enjoy whatever you do. If you want to learn more about all the great things to do near Kyle and our master-planned community, follow Crosswinds on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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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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Crosswind’s Favorite Mardi Gras Recipes to Let the Good Times Roll

Mardi Gras is just a few days away, and if you’re looking to have a fun little get together with friends in Crosswinds, then you’ll need these tasty Mardi Gras recipes to let the good times roll!

Pancakes for Fat Tuesday

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Fat Tuesday, also called Shrove Tuesday, is the first day of Mardi Gras and it’s tradition that you start the day off with pancakes. While you are free to essentially make any type of pancakes you want, we thought these banana pancakes looked too good NOT to share!

Andouille, Shrimp and Chicken Jambalaya

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Now that you’ve started Mardi Gras in Crosswinds right, it’s time for a little spice. This andouille, shrimp and chicken jambalaya is served over rice for a hearty meal that will warm your heart and soul even on the chilliest Mardi Gras days. What’s so great about this recipe is that not only does it feed 8 people, but it also is great to freeze and go back to when you start craving more jambalaya.

New Orleans Creole Gumbo

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If you aren’t much of a jambalaya person, or simply want to add more Mardi Gras recipes to the menu, then you’ll certainly want to try this New Orleans creole gumbo. While jambalaya is served on a bed of rice, with gumbo, you put the rice on top as it’s more of a stew consistency. While this takes the longest of all the Crosswinds Mardi Gras recipes, it also can serve 20 people, so it’s ideal for a big Mardi Gras celebration!

King Cake

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Last, but most certainly not least, no list of Mardi Gras recipes would be complete without a great recipe for King Cake! The King Cake is easily one of the most recognizable Mardi Gras traditions in terms of food, and everyone knows that if you get the piece of cake with the plastic baby in it, then you have to host the next Mardi Gras party next year.

If you plan on hosting a Mardi Gras party in one of our new homes in Kyle, make sure to show us how your celebrating by sharing your photos and favorite Mardi Gras recipes with Crosswinds on Facebook and Twitter.

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Top 5 Holiday Side Dish Recipes

This time last month, we shared our top three Thanksgiving side recipes, and while those are still great holiday side dish recipes, Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas decided that we wanted to share a few more to stay in the giving spirit of the holidays.

Sweet Potato Casserole

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You can never go wrong with a casserole during the holidays. Plus, as far as holiday side dish recipes go, casseroles are fairly straightforward. One of the biggest holiday food staples is sweet potatoes, especially when you use this yummy sweet potato casserole recipe that’s sure to have your guests wanting to lick the dish clean.

Skillet Cornbread

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A forever staple, especially here in the south, cornbread is the perfect side dish to please everyone. Take your cornbread up a notch by cooking and serving it straight from a skillet. Since cooking it is a little different with a skillet, we recommend this delicious recipe for buttery skillet cornbread.

Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes

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Some people may just know these as “cheesy potatoes,” but when they’re done correctly, they can be so much more! When it comes to holiday side dish recipes, these creamy au gratin potatoes may be as cheesy or cheesier than the ultimate mac and cheese we shared last month.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

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Hands down the easiest of all our holiday side dish recipes, this prosciutto wrapped asparagus only calls for two ingredients and only takes about 10 minutes to create! You’ll definitely want to make sure to get plenty of extra ingredients. We have a feeling you may be getting requests for second and thirds with this one!

Black-Eyed Peas

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An old, old tradition in the south for New Year’s is to eat a bowl of black-eyed peas for good luck into the next year. So to help you have an excellent 2018, we’d suggest enjoying some black-eyed peas. Now as for how you specifically cook then, here are a few different recipes for black-eyed peas.

We hope you have a phenomenal rest of your 2017. It’s not too late to find your dream home at Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas! Contact us to come tour our master-planned community today, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay on top of community developments and news.

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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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Top 3 Family Fun Halloween Events in Kyle

We’re less than a week away from a truly spook-tacular Halloween, and if you haven’t figured out how you plan to celebrate the holiday, don’t worry! With so many family fun Halloween events happening near our master-planned community, there’s plenty to do around Crosswinds this weekend. Here are our top 3 Halloween events in Kyle that you certainly won’t want to miss.

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Seats and Treats

When: Friday, October 27
Where: Fuentes track at Susie T. Fuentes Elementary School
What Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Join us at the Fuentes track for one of our favorite Halloween events in Kyle, Seats and Treats! This event is sure to be fun for the whole family as there will be plenty of activities, candy and Halloween spirit! There will also be prizes handed out for best Halloween display.

Center Street Trick-or-Treat

When: Saturday, October 28
Where: Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park
What Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

If you didn’t get your fill of family fun Halloween events at the Seats and Treats, then the next day you can put that costume back on and come to Kyle’s Center Street Trick-or-Treat. Aside from providing an extremely safe place for your little ghosts and ghouls to gather all the candy, there will also be a costume contest and a pumpkin decorating contest!

Salt and Light Festival

When: Saturday, October 28
Where: First Baptist Church Kyle
What Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Let’s keep the family fun Halloween events going with one last fun-filled event for the weekend. The Salt and Light Festival, which is partnered with the Hays County Food Bank, will be a great family event just right down the road from our master-planned community. It’s free to come and there will be plenty of games, music, fun and, of course, candy!

These are just our top three picks for Halloween events in Kyle, and there’s sure to be plenty more happening in and around our lively little town. If you’re looking for scary beautiful homes, then come take a look at our gorgeous new, master-planned community. To learn more, contact Crosswinds in Kyle, Texas today.

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