April Appreciations—Easter, National Library Week, The Masters & The ABC Kite Festival!
It seems like everyone’s calendars get crazier than usual when spring rolls around, and this April at Renaissance at North Bend in Austin, Texas, is no exception! The ABC Kite Festival, Easter, the Masters Tournament at Augusta National, National Library Week—there’s something for almost everybody to celebrate and appreciate! Go Fly A Kite! The ABC Kite Fest at Zilker Park—one of Austin’s most beloved family-friendly traditions—is set for Saturday, April 5 this year. This free festival (now in its amazing 97th year) will start at 10 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. You and your friends and family can take part in day-long activities for all ages, including the traditional kite flying contest and showcase and MossFest, a children’s music concert. The Capitol 10K—Another Austin Rite of Spring Established in 1978, the Statesman Capitol 10,000 has grown to become the largest 10K in Texas and sixth largest in the country. Each year, Austin’s iconic race teems with talent and personality. Experience the 48th annual Statesman Cap10K Sunday, April 6. Now Let’s Hop Into Easter It sure does feel like the ATC has more than a baker’s dozen worth of Easter Egg Hunts and other “eggcellent” events to pick from this year! Austin Kids Out and About has a great post about lots of them, and says they’re adding new info as they get it! Many of these activities are taking place before the actual holiday because it’s late this year—Sunday, April 20, 2025 (Passover begins Saturday, April 12). Which gives you plenty of time to lay in supplies and have the fun of making your own charcuterie Easter basket! If you’re not feeling particularly creative, * The Idea Specialists™ * recommend a quick google search for the kind of goodies you want to share with family and friends. They found lots great boxes and baskets at Harry & David, as well as full holiday dinners! Locally, Austin City Gift Baskets on Pond Springs Road is an excellent option. Our Local Library This year’s theme for National Library Week April 6-12 is “Drawn to the Library,” and that’s because libraries have something that draws everyone in: books, magazines, computer stations, story time for kids, DVDS, online resources, and more. If you haven’t lately, stop by the Milwood Branch of the Austin Public Library to see what all they have to offer. Teed Up Next—The Masters For some people, it just wouldn’t be spring in without the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. If you’re lucky enough to have the chance to attend—even if only for a practice round—take it! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Most of us, though, will get to enjoy the lovely azaleas and admire the prowess of professional athletes like betting favorites Rory McIllroy and Scottie Scheffler from the comfort of our Renaissance at North Bend living rooms. Here’s the guide for watching at home. We asked The Idea Specialists™ for some suggestions on how to throw a Masters party, and of course they came through! Egg salad sandwiches, pimento sandwiches, and Mini MoonPies are musts!! Don’t have time to make your own sammies in your custom-appointed kitchen? Not to worry—you can feast on tradition with the Taste of the Masters hosting kit! The world-famous classic concessions items, including pork bar-b-que, are delivered to your door, enabling you to recreate the patron experience. Another way to do that is to make an Azalea Cocktail, the beloved drink of golfers and fans alike. (Pro Tip: This pretty pink concoction goes well with most Easter menus, too!) Fore! * The Idea Specialists™ * The Idea Specialists™ is a group of design and inspiration professionals with a focus on communications for the luxury apartment home industry, as well as custom lifestyle planning and more.
