Events
BY GRANT CRAWFORD
Round Rock Memorial Day Ceremony The Round Rock Veterans Coalition and city of Round Rock will host an event to honor and remember members of the military during its Memorial Day Ceremony at Yonders Point Flag Plaza, located at Old Settlers Park. • May 27, 10 a.m.-noon • Free
15th annual Lone Star Jam The two-day country music festival will feature over a dozen artists from throughout the state. Performers include Robert Earl Keen, Lee Brice, Kevin Fowler, Roger Creager and more. Single- and two-day tickets are available.
• May 25-26, noon-11 p.m. • $50 general admission (single-day ticket) $80 general admission (two-day ticket)
• 3101 Aten Loop, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
• 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.roundrockamp.com
Pop Up Play Day The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host a day of family-friendly activities, music, food and refreshments at Bradford Park.
• 221 E. Main St., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
May
An Evening Under the Stars Round Rock’s An Evening Under the Stars event, to be held at the Baca Center’s Centennial Plaza, will include music and dancing with DJ Robert Rodriguez, hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
June
• May 18, 9-11 a.m. • Free (admission) • 2615 Andres Way, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
Round Rock Pride Festival The Round Rock Pride Festival will take place in downtown Round Rock. The event includes an opening ceremony followed by a variety of entertainment. Food trucks and vendors will also be on hand.
• May 9, 7-10 p.m. • $15 (admission) • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
Austin Margarita Fest The event at the Round Rock Amp will include live music by The Spazmatics, a variety of margaritas and a slate of food trucks. • May 18, noon-7 p.m. • $15+ (general admission), free (admission for ages 12 and under) Williamson County Symphony Orchestra The Williamson County Symphony Orchestra will host a summer concert at the Old Settlers Park Lakeview Pavilion. The concert will include performances of works by composers such as Igor Stravinsky, George Frideric Handel and Rimsky-Korsakov. • May 18, 7:30-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1301 Harrell Parkway, Round Rock • https://wilcosymphony.org • 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock • www.roundrockamp.com Music on Main As part of the city of Round Rock Arts and Culture’s ongoing Music on Main series, Jo James will perform at Prete Plaza in downtown Round Rock. The songwriter’s style consists of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll.
• June 1, 2-7 p.m. • Free (admission) • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock • www.roundrockpride.com
Dia de las Madres The 14th annual Mother’s Day event is hosted by the city of Round Rock, Williamson County Hispanic Heritage Committee, Univision Local-Media Austin and Austin PBS. At Prete Plaza in downtown Round Rock, the event features arts and crafts for kids, face-painting, food and picture booths.
Household hazardous waste collection The event offers Round Rock residents a chance to dispose of up to 25 gallons of paint and other household chemicals. Residents in Brushy Creek MUD and Fern Bluff MUD can receive a voucher to participate. • June 5, 3-6 p.m. • Free (Round Rock water customers), $40 per car (non-residents) • 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov Green Thumbs Up The Williamson County Texas Master Gardener Association will present a free gardening program called Green Thumbs Up at the Round Rock Public Library. • June 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Free • 200 E. Liberty Ave., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
• May 11, 3-6 p.m. • Free (admission)
• 221 E. Main St., Round Rock • www.roundrocktexas.gov
Round Rock Cemetery cleanup The Round Rock Cemetery Association will host a workday and cleanup project. The organization has contracted a company to help clean and repair headstones, and a demonstration will be held for interested parties and families on how to properly clean them. Attendees are encouraged to bring gloves and sunglasses. Water and snacks will be provided. • May 18, 9 a.m. • Free • 1100 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock • 512-680-8064
• May 22, 7-9 p.m. • Free (admission)
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