Events
BY GRANT CRAWFORD
November
Veterans Day Celebration The Round Rock Veterans Coalition and the city of Round Rock will host its second annual Veterans Day Celebration at Yonders Point at Old Settlers Park. The celebration includes a military and first-responder vehicle display, live music, food trucks and games. • Nov. 10, 3 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. (formal ceremony) • Free • 3101 Aten Loop, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov/event
19th Annual Rockin’ Around the Holidays Bazaar
Bulls in the Park The Round Rock Express and Rodeo Austin are partnering for a two-night bull riding event at Dell Diamond. The event will showcase 35 bull riders each night, competing for $35,000. • Nov. 10-11, 6 p.m. • Free (under 2), $26 and up • 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.milb.com/round-rock
Light Up the Lake The two-day holiday festival will include a light show, live music and holiday displays. There will also be refreshments and holiday food available. • Dec. 1-2, 6- 9:30 p.m. • Free • 3300 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
Local and surrounding-area vendors will have a variety of holiday crafts and gifts on display and for sale. Attendees are encouraged to bring a canned food item or boxes of colorful Band-Aids for the children’s hospital. • Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov Beaujolais Nights The event is a time for wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts to celebrate the release of the first bottles from this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau harvest in France. The event includes a night of music, art displays, wine tastings, dancing and other entertainment. • Nov. 16, 5-9 p.m. • $75 per person, $500 per table of eight (reservations required) • Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Road, Round Rock • www.downtownroundrocktexas.com Round Rock PopUp Art Show This event by the city of Round Rock Arts and Culture will feature more than a dozen local artists, providing them an opportunity to sell artwork and art gifts at Prete Plaza. • Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • 221 E. Main Street, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
Round Rock Car Show The Round Rock Police Officers Association and the city of Round Rock are hosting a family-friendly car show at Old Settlers Park. The event will feature collector cars, classics, sport vehicles and more. • Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free • 2002 Harrell Parkway, Round Rock • www.facebook.com/theroundrockcarshow Round Rock Turkey Trot The Seventh Annual Fleet Feet Round Rock Turkey Trot at Old Settlers Park includes both a 2-mile and 5-mile run/walk race. Registration ends Nov. 22. Proceeds will go to the Round Rock Area Serving Center. • Nov. 23, 8 a.m.
• $20 • 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.fleetfeet.com/s/roundrock
December
‘The Gift of the Magi’ Sam Bass Theatre’s production of “The Gift of the Magi” tells the story of a young couple and the challenge of purchasing secret Christmas presents with little money. • Dec. 1-17, show times vary • $20 (adults), $15 (under 18), $18 (senior, first responder, military) • 600 N. Lee Street, Round Rock • www.sambasstheatre.org
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