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Round Rock
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Round Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Round Rock will host several fall events for families this month, including Hometown Halloween on Oct. 31 with safe trick-or-treating and a free concert, Fall Fun Festival on Oct. 29 with carnival games and a canned food drive, and a Spookout Soccer Tournament from Oct. 24-26 for kids aged 7-14 using themed jerseys + a Day of the Dead celebration on Nov. 1 with ballet folklorico performances and a public trunk or treat on Oct. 25 along with a library pumpkin decorating contest and an adaptive trunk or treat on Oct. 18. These events offer a variety of activities that bring the community together for seasonal fun. City of Round Rock
- ➤ Residents will gather at 8 a.m. Oct. 18 at First Baptist Church Round Rock for the annual Love the Rock community service day—volunteers will plant trees, paint curbs, install smoke alarms, and help clean parks and neighborhoods. Local churches and city crews coordinate efforts across schools, housing projects, and other community sites. City of Round Rock
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tower Park in Round Rock is closed for construction as the city begins $5 million renovations to add turf lawns, deck seating, and space for food trucks. The project—planned for several years—is expected to finish next year. FOX 7 Austin
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hometown Halloween
3-7 p.m. — Downtown Round Rock — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly fun and festivities in a vibrant downtown setting.
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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.
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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.
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Purple Ark Music & Arts Festival 2025
11 AM – 7 PM — Centennial Plaza — $5 admission, children under 12 free — Enjoy vibrant tunes and artistic vibes from local bands like The Ransom Brothers.
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Lakeview Kickoff – A Stone in the Park
6-10 p.m. — Old Settlers Park — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening of the Lakeview Pavilion with live music and fireworks.
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