Round the Rock

Pumpkin Night
2025-10-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-18 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-19 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-21 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Pioneer Farms – Austin, Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, 78754, United States
Pumpkin Nights is where Halloween becomes art. We set out to create a different kind of fall experience—one that skips the scares in favor of creativity and wonder.
Your journey follows a half-mile path through ten immersive pumpkin Lands, like the fiery Forbidden City and the swashbuckling Pirate’s Cove. You’ll see incredible, larger-than-life installations and detailed sculptures, all built from over 7,500 hand-carved and custom-designed pumpkins.
Hours

October 3rd – October 31st, our doors will open at 6:00pm.
Weekdays (Monday – Thursday):
– Parking lot closes: 9:00pm
– Trail closes: 10:00pm
– Event ends: 10:15pm
Weekends (Friday – Sunday):
– Parking lot closes: 9:30pm
– Lands/Trail close: 10:30pm
– Event ends: 10:45pm

Howl-o-Scream @ SeaWorld
2025-10-17 19:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-18 19:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-19 19:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-20 19:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 23:59
The BIGGEST & SCARIEST Halloween event in Texas returns to SeaWorld in San Antonio! Brace yourself, Howl-O-Scream is back for another terrifying year!
Howl-O-Scream® returns in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on SeaWorld’s pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level, and once you’re in, there’s nothing to fear but everything.
Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience.

Love the Rock
2025-10-18 08:00 - 12:00
Mark your calendars, y’all…Love the Rock is BACK this October 18th, 2025! One City. One Church. One Mission.

This fall, we are coming back together for a large day of service! On Saturday, October 18th we will be serving schools across RRISD, many RR Parks, and residents in Chisholm Valley in partnership with the RR Neighborhood team and Fire Department. Projects will range from painting and planting to neighborhood cleanups and fire safety surveys. Many projects are family-friendly, so plan on bringing the entire family out!
We will gather at First Baptist Church RR (306 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664)

Trailside Market
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Memorial Park, 600 North Lee Street, Round Rock, 78664, United States
Hosted by The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department, the Trailside Market is a new and unique outdoor shopping experience where farmers, artisans, and local vendors set up storefronts alongside the beautiful Memorial Park Trail. This is your chance to showcase your goods in an attractive, open-air, high-traffic setting and connect with the community. This fresh new market event celebrates local talent and craftsmanship.

The 2025 series will be offered every Saturday, June–Oct. with shopping hours, 9am–12pm.

Pet Microchip & Vaccine Event
2025-10-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Round Rock Public Safety Training Center,, 2801 N Mays St, Round Rock, 78665, United States
Round Rock Animal Control will be hosting a FREE microchip event for residents on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Round Rock Public Safety Training Center (2801 N Mays St).
Event Details:

Free microchips for Round Rock residents (proof of residency required), while supplies last
Drive-thru service; first come, first served
Residents may bring up to 3 pets per household
For additional pets, please schedule a $5 microchip appointment with Animal Control
Non-residents can obtain microchips for a fee of $5 per pet
Dogs should be on properly fitted, non-retractable leashes
Cats should be in secured carriers
Services available while supplies last

Plus – FREE Vaccines!
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and Petco Love will be on-site providing FREE vaccines, while supplies last:

Rabies vaccine – $5 each (for healthy dogs and cats 3 months or older)
DAPP vaccine for dogs/puppies – Free (all ages)
FVRCP vaccine for cats/kittens – Free (all ages)
PetHub ID tags – $5 each

There is a limited supply of rabies vaccines, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This event is a collaborative effort between Round Rock Animal Control, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, and Firehouse Animal Health Center.
Don’t miss out on this paw-some opportunity for your furry companions! Be sure to bring proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or a piece of mail with your name and address.

Hutto Market Days
2025-10-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Gin at the Hutto Co-Op, 420 US-79, Hutto, TX, 78634, United States
Come shop amazing local vendors and artisans at our market. We are in Hutto on the 3rd Saturday of every month (March -December). Our family-friendly event is one you do not want to miss.
Dates: 3rd Saturday of each month (March-December)
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Gin at the Hutto Co-Op, 420 US-79, Hutto, TX 78634

Hosted by: Urban Bloom Markets
Email: urbanbloommarkets@gmail.com

Good Water Master Naturalists: Bats: Why We Can’t Live Without Them
2025-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Round Rock Public Library, 200 E. Liberty Ave., Round Rock, TX, 78664, United States
The Round Rock Public Library and the Good Water Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program present Bats: Why We Can’t Live Without Them from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, October 11, Round Rock Public Library, Meeting Room A+B.
Bats are often considered spooky, scary, or dangerous–and sometimes all three at once. But they’re a vital part of our natural world, and we’d notice if they disappeared. Join Christie Gardner to learn all about bats, and especially why we can’t live without them.
About the presenter
Christie Gardner is a retired elementary school teacher with a passion for bats and bluebirds. She has been a Master Naturalist in the Good Water Chapter in Williamson County for over 10 years. She has been a member of Bat Conservation International for over 30 years. She was trained by BCI as a bat interpreter and talked to crowds at Congress Avenue Bridge in Austin and at McNeil Bridge in Round Rock for many years. She once turned her 3rd grade classroom into a bat cave!

Almost Everything Pop Up Market
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Old Settlers Association of Williamson County, 3300 Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, TX, 78665, United States
Come visit the Almost Everything Market on October 18th! The market is held on the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and features local makers, artisans, bakers, small businesses, and has kid-friendly entertainment.

Shop from a variety of talented vendors, including woodworking, jewelry, original paintings, photography, pottery, toymakers, soap makers, knitting/crochet, embroidery, bakers, and more!

Thank you for supporting local businesses & building our community with us!

Deutschen Pfest 2025
2025-10-18 10:00 - 22:00 | Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville, 78660, United States
Guten Tag, Y’all!🤠 Deutschen Pfest is held every year in Pfluger Park! The Pfestival schedule is always bursting with pfun beginning on Friday with the event’s opening, children’s games and activities, shopping booths, competitions, live music, and pfun all weekend long! 🎶🍻🎡
Grab your tickets and be part of this Pflugerville tradition—pfun for the whole family!

Free Pickleball 101 @ The Picklr Round Rock
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00 | The Picklr Round Rock, 3021 S I-35 Frontage Rd. Suite 240,, Round Rock, 78664, United States
🏓 Curious about pickleball? Here’s your chance to give it a try — for free at The Picklr Round Rock!
Learn the basics, meet new friends, and see why everyone’s hooked on this fun and fast-growing game. Grab a paddle and join the fun at a free beginner lesson right here in Round Rock!
Create an account for free and sign up HERE

Playful Pack Round Rock Open House
2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00
The Playful Pack Family is excited to announce we will be hosting an Open House for our newest location in Round Rock, TX, on Saturday, October 18th from 1pm – 4pm.
Please come tour our brand new facility, meet the team, and please bring your friends, family and fur-babies!

Following the tour, get registered in our system and signed up for your dogs FREE temperament evaluation and receive two (2) FREE days of daycare as well.
We look forward to meeting the awesome dog lovers of the Round Rock community.

Location:
Playful Pack Dog Daycare & Boarding
490 County Road 117
Round Rock, TX 78665

Harry Potter Pop Up @ Hoot & Annie (21+)
2025-10-18 16:00, 2025-10-19 16:00, 2025-10-20 16:00, 2025-10-21 16:00
The letter has arrived Are you ready to step into the shadows? Join us for a month of potions, charms, and forbidden delights. 21 and up.

Step inside Hoot & Annie for a month-long enchanted pop-up inspired by the wizarding world. From potions and charms to spellbinding cocktails, every corner holds a touch of magic waiting to be discovered.
Lose yourself in a world of glowing potions, smoky cocktails, and whispered enchantments – only for a limited time in Round Rock, Texas.

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Seton Medical Center Williamson, 201 Seton Parkway, Round Rock, TX, 78664, United States
Join Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department and Seton Medical Center Williamson for our annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event!
Individuals with disabilities and their families are welcome to join us for a fun trick or treating night!
Cars will be lined up in the parking lot ready to hand out candy. Come join us at this free event, jumping from trunk to trunk and trick or treat!

Boo Bash @ Monster Mini Golf
2025-10-18 17:00 - 22:00 | Monster Mini Golf, 3916 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock, 78664, United States
Join us in costume, every Friday in October!
Get ready for a frightfully fun night at our Boo Bash! Every Friday in October, join us for an evening full of glowing fun, spooky beats, and monster-sized memories. Kids who come dressed in costume can play mini golf and receive a $5 arcade card for just $15! Enjoy blacklight mini golf, arcade games, and a glow-in-the-dark haunted mansion atmosphere that’s perfect for the whole family. Whether you’re planning a midweek family night, a group outing, or just want to get into the Halloween spirit, Boo Bash is the place to be!
⛳️Mini Golf
🎃Trick Or Treating

Trunk or Treat- Celebrating 50 Years of Williamson County EMS
2025-10-18 18:00 - 20:00
This year’s Trunk or Treat is extra special as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Williamson County EMS!
Come see ambulances , the Sheriff’s Office , StarFlight , free flu shots , adoptable pets and so much more!

What to Expect: Meet the Heroes Touch-a-Truck Games & Giveaways Trunk or Treating Safety & Fun for all
Join us for this FREE, family-friendly event and help us celebrate 50 years of serving the community!
Invite your friends and family—we can’t wait to see you there!
Location:
3189 SE Inner Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626

"In the Shadows" Round Rock Ghost Tour
2025-10-18 20:30
Meet us after dark as we stroll the historic streets and haunted alleys of downtown Round Rock. Who are the gunslingers still lurking around corners? Why are the ghost riders still galloping through “New Town?” Are these spectres stuck – unable to leave the site of their demise?
Ghosts and Gunfights, Poltergeists and Apparitions, In the Shadows uncovers all of the macabre secrets of Round Rock’s Wild West past. Historic downtown Round Rock, Texas, is alive with bars, restaurants, and live music; however, the Charming Small Texas Town’s past still haunts the old buildings and alleys, preserving Round Rock’s history In The Shadows. In the Shadows is Spell Caster’s Round Rock Ghost Tour. Join Spell Caster Ghost Tours as we dive into Round Rock’s Legends, Lore, and Dark History to uncover “New Town’s” Hauntings of yesterday and today.

In the Shadows Ghost Tour strolls Friday & Saturday evenings, 8:30 PM
The tour is approximately 75-90 minutes and covers less than a mile.
Price: $23.95 for Adults; $20.95 for Seniors, Military, & First Responders
In the Shadows meets on the Front Porch of UnEarthed Rock Shop 15 minutes before the start time.

UnEarthed
100 E Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EZ7VhUKwBFQWysD8A

Healthy Kids Running Series - Fall 2025
2025-10-19 14:00 | Hippo Social Club, 3250 Limmer Loop, Hutto, 78634, United States
Hippo Social Club is the official host site for the Healthy Kids Running Series – Hutto, TX this fall!
HKRS is a national, non profit running program designed to inspire kids to get active, build self confidence, and develope healthy habits – all while having FUN
Whether you’re a parent, local business, or just someone who loves giving back.. this is a great chance to get involved and make a difference. Cheering, sponsoring or volunteering, there’s a place for everyone in this movement. Let’s come together to build a healthier, stronger Hutto >> one small runner at a time

Hometown Lunchtime Parklet Shows
2025-10-21 11:30 - 13:30
Lunch tastes better with live music!
Our Fall 2025 Hometown Parklet Shows can be enjoyed from October 2, 2025-November 13, 2025. Shows will take place along the parklets of East Main Street (exact locations TBA) in Downtown Round Rock on Tuesdays and Thursdays. – 11:30 am – 1:00 p.m. These lunchtime concerts are a mid-day music break for you to enjoy, for free!
Hometown Parklet Shows are a free event from the City of Round Rock Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for announcements on our social media pages: FB and IG.
Fall 2025 Hometown Lunchtime Parklet Shows
October 2, 2025: Zak Webb Music – Multi genre
Location: Main Street and Lampasas in front of Louisiana Longhorn)
October 7, 2025: Line 3 Jazz – Brazilian jazz, Bossa Nova, Samba
Location: Corner of Main Street and Lampasas in front of LampPost Coffee)
October 9, 2025: Ruben V – Blues Rock
Location: Main Street and Lampasas in front of Ghama Zone Korean Food
October 14, 2025: Spice Over Ice by Hot Sauce ATX – R&B, Soul, Neo-Soul, Soul-Jazz
October 16, 2025: Don Leady & The Tail Gators – Americana/ variety/classic r&r, surf, latin and many other genres
October 21, 2025: Mandi Griffin and Bob Kalka – Rock and Classics
October 23, 2025: Mark Scott III – Jazz
October 28, 2025: Alicia Adkins Duo – Country, Americana
October 30, 2025: Bajo Azul – Spanish Rock
November 4, 2025: Kaye Reznick – Americana, folk, blues, classic rock
November 6, 2025: The Jazz Daddies – Jazz
November 11, 2025: Marshall G & the Delta Tease – Reggae/Blues/Funk/Soul
November 13, 2025: Alexia Benson – Soul/Rnb/Pop/Rock

Round Rock Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
2025-10-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Round Rock City Hall, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock, 78664, United States
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) preserves, protects, and promotes the City of Round Rock’s historical resources through preservation, public education, community partnerships, and heritage tourism.
Certificate of Appropriateness submittals due January 7, 2025.

Agendas, minutes and meeting videos available at Round Rock Replay.
Meeting video is also available at roundrocktexas.gov/tv, as well as on Spectrum channel 10 and U-Verse channel 99.
Public notices are posted at www.roundrocktexas.gov/notices.
