Kyle

JUNE 17: GET YOUR PAINT ON

Head to Inspired Minds Art Center in downtown Buda for an evening of free-flowing painting. Participants can choose up to four colors of acrylic paint and pour them on a canvas using a variety of methods so the paint mixes naturally with the others. Instructors will help guide the paint pouring. The event is BYOB. 6:30 p.m. $45. 121 Main St., Buda. 512-256-0181. www.inspiredminds.art

JUNE 21-AUG. 9: CATCH A FREE FLICK

San Marcos Community Services will kick off Movies in Your Park on June 21 with a screening of the Disney film “Encanto” at Plaza Park. A different movie will play each Tuesday through Aug. 9. Other movies to be featured include “Jurassic World,” “Goonies” and “Monsters, Inc.” Guests are encouraged to arrive early to claim their spot. 8 p.m. Free. 206 N. CM Allen Parkway, San Marcos. 512-393-8400. Facebook: SMTX Community Services

JUNE 25: BUILD A BEE HOUSE

The Kyle Parks and Recreation Department will host a Build a Native Bee House event in honor of National Pollinators Week. Building native bee houses increases pollination and provides shelter and nesting areas for bees. Those interested must register ahead of time through the TeamSideline website. 8 a.m. $3 (through June 17), $5 (after June 17). Krug Activity Center, 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle. 737-213-0233. www.teamsideline.com/sites/kyle/home

JULY 1-3, 8-10, 15-16: SING ALONG TO ‘SHREK’

The Central Texas Theatre Academy, in partnership with the city of Buda, will host three weekends of “Shrek the Musical” under the stars at Buda Amphitheater & City Park. Watch the play unfold and sing along with Shrek, Fiona, Donkey and the rest of the fairytale creatures….