Round Rock Edition | February 2026

Events

BY GRANT CRAWFORD

February

Mardi Gras Family Event Round Rock Pride is inviting families with children under 18 to make crafts, including masks and bead necklaces, to celebrate Mardi Gras. The event will take place at the Round Rock Public Library. • Feb. 7, 1:30-3 p.m. • Free • 200 E. Liberty Ave., Round Rock • https://tinyurl.com/kftz545y Super Bowl Chili Cooko The American Legion George Johns Post 447 will host a chili cookoŠ for Super Bowl LX. Prizes will be awarded to ‘rst, second and third place winners. The contestants will cook the chili on site and must pre-register.

• Feb. 8, 4 p.m. • $20 per entry • 1000 N. Georgetown St., Round Rock • www.txlegion447.org

Hops for Houses The craft beer festival will feature craft brewers from across Central Texas and also include live music, a silent auction, games and food trucks. The fundraising event will raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County to provide aŠordable

housing to people in need. • Feb. 21, 1 p.m. • $39-$45 (general admission), $10 (designated driver admission) • 2400 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock • www.williamsonhabitat.org

Galentine’s Day Party The YMCA of Central Texas will host a Galentine’s Day party with proceeds going to fund scholarships for girls to attend STEAM and STEM camps. The event at Urban Creekside will feature cocktails, local shopping, cookie decorating and šoral arrangements. • Feb. 24, 6-9 p.m. • $50 (general admission)

• 411 W. Main St., Round Rock • https://tinyurl.com/5a5b2byb

• March 1, 6 p.m. • $38.30 (general admission) • 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.roundrockamp.com

show and contest, illustration workshops, an obstacle course, door prizes and more. The event is exclusively for students, ages 5-19, as well as educators. Attendees under age 12 are recommended they be escorted by a parent or guardian. • Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • Free • 201 Deep Wood Drive, Round Rock • https://tinyurl.com/2jxwccwy

“Wild Horses” Penfold Theatre Company will present a one-woman coming-of-age story by Allison Gregory. The story follows a woman who, with her friends, concocts a plan

Texas Bridal & Wedding Expo A variety of wedding professionals will be on hand to help attendees make decisions about their big day, such as choosing makeup artists, photographers, entertainment, transportation, food, bridal gowns, tuxedos and more. Admission is free with online registration. • March 8, 1-5 p.m. • Free (online registration), $10 (admission at the door) • 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock • www.bridalshowstx-au.com

to free a herd of horses from captivity. • Feb. 27-March 15 (show times vary) • $26-46 (admission) • 2120 N. Mays St., Ste. 290, Round Rock • www.penfoldtheatre.org

March

Tucker Wetmore concert Country music artist Tucker Wetmore will perform at the Round Rock Amp. In 2025, his debut album “What Not To” reached fourth on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart.

Central Texas Teen & Kids Comic Con The comic and graphic novel event at Round Rock High School will feature speaker panels, a cosplay fashion

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