Mueller weekend calendar: Neighborhood Yard Sale April 25, plus ‘Matilda Jr.’ April 29-30

Published by Yordi Colon Wed, Apr 22, 2026 • 05:35 PM

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Two family-friendly Mueller staples are on the calendar next week: the Mueller Neighborhood Yard Sale on Saturday morning, April 25, and Matilda Jr The Musical on April 29-30 at 6:30 p.m. The pairing fits the neighborhood’s spring rhythm in a community where, as of 2023, about 36,300 people live and 20.6% are under 18, according to Prop-Metrics. It also lands in a mixed-income, mixed-use neighborhood that Catellus describes as nationally notable for inclusive planning, according to Mueller Official Release.

The Mueller Neighborhood Yard Sale runs April 25 from 8 a.m. to noon, with sales spread across the Mueller neighborhood. With 140 acres of public parks and open space stitched together by trails, bike lanes and greenways, many neighbors can easily walk or bike between pockets of sales, according to Homes.com. Longtime resident Kathy Sokolic, one of Mueller’s first residents, summed up the vibe many people associate with these block-by-block gatherings: “Everyone is welcome here, everything is open.”

For getting around and parking, the neighborhood’s design helps, especially near the retail core. The Mueller directory notes that “With high-quality building and landscape design, abundant garage and street parking … Aldrich Street comfortably accommodates pedestrians, cyclists and drivers … especially families with the Thinkery children’s museum, children-centric movies at Alamo Drafthouse …” said Mueller Businesses Directory. Drivers who route through the Market District will also find infrastructure that serves both EV and gas vehicles, including charging and the H-E-B gas station, according to Mueller Businesses Directory. Expect the usual weekend cross-traffic, too: the Regional Retail Center draws shoppers from across East and Central Austin, according to Mueller Businesses Directory.

Midweek, Matilda Jr The Musical is scheduled for April 29 and April 30, with both performances starting at 6:30 p.m. The show’s timing and “Jr.” format are a natural match for Mueller’s school-and-family networks, which span multiple Austin ISD feeder patterns — including Blanton Elementary to Reagan High and Maplewood Elementary to McCallum High — according to Homes.com. It also fits the area’s broader youth-and-arts ecosystem anchored by Austin ISD’s investment in performance space: “With a state-of-the-art facility like this one, our district will finally be able to offer students and families throughout the district a quality venue for theatre, dance, music and other fine arts performances.” said Dr. Meria Carstarphen, superintendent.

If you’re planning a full Mueller day around either event, the neighborhood’s weekend cadence makes it easy to stack errands and meet-ups, and it’s part of why so many households build social time into their routines here. “Sundays bring neighbors together at the Farmer’s Market at Branch Park, where local produce, live music, and food trucks set the tone for the week ahead.” said Mueller Residential Group. Whether you’re bargain-hunting on Saturday morning or taking in Matilda midweek, it’s another chance to lean into the neighbor-to-neighbor spirit that keeps Mueller feeling connected — from the parks to the storefronts to landmarks like Dell Children’s Medical Center at 4900 Mueller Blvd., a daily reminder that this neighborhood is built around families, according to Wikipedia.

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Mueller Demographics and Family Profile - Prop-Metrics and Texas ACS Data Mueller Housing Access and Mixed-Income Resident Perspective - Homes.com Neighborhood Guide Aldrich Street and Mueller Business and Family Anchors - Mueller Businesses Directory Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas as a Mueller Anchor Institution Austin ISD Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking in Mueller Mueller as a Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Community - Catellus Release Mueller Market District Transportation and EV Access - Mueller Businesses Directory Mueller Neighborhood Association Mini-Grant Program Dell Children’s Leadership on Care Quality and Recognition - Austin Chamber of Commerce Mueller Weekend Activity and Farmers Market Rhythm - Mueller Residential Group Blog Mueller Local Retail Mix and Business Ownership

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As of 2023, Mueller, Austin had a population of 36,300, with children under 18 making up 20.6% of residents. The neighborhood’s workforce is highly educated, with 56.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Its ethnic...

Mueller Demographics and Family Profile - Prop-Metrics and Texas ACS Data