Good morning, Round Rock.

Round Rock is celebrating Community Planning Month in October as its Planning and Development Services hosts events to spotlight the Round Rock 2030 vision and review downtown zoning proposals.

The Mayor will proclaim Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Heritage Month at a City Council meeting on October 9 + a family storytime is set for October 18, with the City Council considering the amendments on October 23.

Round Rock is hosting fall arts events starting with the Arts Fest and Oktoberfest at Centennial Plaza from Oct.

3—5, where chalk art, dance, live music, and 114 vendors will draw families outdoors. The lineup also includes Music on Main at Prete Plaza through Nov. 9, lunchtime parklet shows on Tuesdays and Thursdays until Nov. 13, and Mainly Art on four Saturdays this fall.

Gov. Abbott announced Friday that over $8.5M in grants went to 35 veteran service organizations across Central Texas—supporting more than 4,440 veterans and their families in 30 counties.

Round Rock Arts Fest 2025

10 AM – 3 PM — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate various art forms with interactive experiences, performances, and food trucks at this family-friendly festival.

Persian Fall Festival-Mehragn

11 AM – 5 PM — Centennial Plaza Amphitheater — Food and pastries available for purchase — Celebrate autumn with traditional music, dance, and Persian cuisine.

Hocus Pocus Trivia Night

7-9 p.m. — Tony C's Pizza & Beer Garden — Free to play — Test your Hocus Pocus knowledge while enjoying food and drinks at a lively trivia event.

Hairy Man Festival 2025

12-5:30 p.m. — Cat Hollow Park — Free admission with suggested donation — Celebrate the 31st Annual Hairy Man Festival with live music, food, crafts, and family fun.

Round Rock Young Professionals Financial Roundtable

4-6 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock — Free entry for first-time attendees — Gain insights on financial questions from experts across various fields.

Tucker Wetmore Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — Round Rock Amp — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy the rising star's hits that topped Billboard's charts.

Spooky Stories & Trunk or Treat

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Fern Bluff Elementary School — Free entry — Enjoy festive trunk or treat fun and spooky stories for the whole family.

Hometown Halloween

3-7 p.m. — Downtown Round Rock — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly fun and festivities in a vibrant downtown setting.

Fossil Fest 2025: Terrific Trilobites

9 a.m. — Old Settlers Association of Williamson County — $3 for adults, $2 for students — Explore the fascinating world of trilobites through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities.

Quesoff Cheese Festival

12-3 p.m. — Mohawk Austin — Ticket information coming soon — A delightful competition showcasing the best queso from chefs and home-cooks alike.