There are some great community events happening in and around Round Rock to finish up the summer break season and provide fun for the whole family.
Into the Woods, Jr. – Rated G
Friday, August 12 – Saturday, August 13
Sam Bass Community Theatre
http://www.sambasstheatre.org/
Join our Youth Guild for the ultimate fairy tale musical ever! James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim have combined their efforts in the adaptation of one of Sondheim’s most popular works designed especially for young performers. Enjoy this fun show with all of your favorite characters including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Prince Charming and more. The score of Into the Woods, Jr. has been adapted for young performers and is a fun way to examine our standard fairy tales.
Movies in the Park with the Colin Huntly Band
Wednesday, August 10, 7PM - 10:30PM
Prete Main Street Plaza, Downtown Round Rock
The City of Round Rock is proud to present Movies in the Park, two summer nights of great live music paired with family-friendly movies. Bring your folding chairs, coolers and the entire family for free music and movie fun. Svante’s Stuffed Burger food truck and the sunset concerts will begin at 7PM each evening. The movie will immediately follow (around 8:30PM or right after sunset).
August 10 – Colin Huntley Band, Zootopia
August 17 – Colin Huntley Band, The Goonies
5k for Clay
Saturday, August 13, 7:30AM - 11AM
Clay Madsen Recreation Center
www.roundrockrecreation.com
Round Rock’s 13th Annual 5K for Clay is scheduled to honor Clay Madsen and the Clay Madsen Recreation Center on Saturday, August 13 at 7:30AM. The Clay Madsen Recreation Center strives to be a safe place where children and adults can learn leadership and sportsmanship qualities. Register online at www.roundrockrecreation.com or on www.active.com or in person at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center or at the Parks and Rec office. The run/walk takes place on a looped course that starts and finishes at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center, utilizing the Greater Lake Creek Trail.
10th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival
Saturday, August 13, 10AM
Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX
https://austinicecreamfestival.com/
Head to Austin for a sweet treat at the Austin Ice Cream Festival! Not only will festival-goers get to enjoy samples of frozen treats, but there will also be rides and attractions for all ages. Tickets are $15 each, but kids 8 and under are free.
Texas Bamboo Festival
Saturday, August 13, 10AM
Zilker Botanical Garden
http://www.zilkergarden.org/
Celebrate the wonders of bamboo at the Texas Bamboo Festival held at the Zilker Botanical Gardens! At this fun event, you can talk with bamboo experts, purchase bamboo plants and crafts, or participate in the silent auction. The Texas Bamboo Festival is the annual fund raiser for the Texas Bamboo Society Chapter of the American Bamboo Society, a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization.
Kutz4Kidz
Sunday, August 14, 10AM - 6PM
Round Rock High School
201 Deep Wood Drive, Round Rock, TX
http://www.dreambigabq.org/k4k-roundrock.html
Kutz4Kidz is helping the Round Rock community get ready for a new school year at their 2016 Kutz 4 Kidz Back to School Event. The day-long event is a charity project aimed at providing free haircuts, backpacks, and school supplies for underprivileged children in our community. Students who attend RRISD will receive a free haircut and free school supplies, free food and free wellness checks while supplies last. The event is free and will include live entertainment, a car show, vendors and information about community services.
Urban Xcursion!
Saturday, August 20, 9:15AM - 5PM
Round Rock Premium Outlets
www.roundrockrecreation.com
Join in on a fun community game to capture memories and complete challenges at local Round Rock attractions. The 1st-ever Urban Xcusion will begin at the Round Rock Premium Outlets with a kick-off party at 9:15AM. Your team will be sent out to some of Round Rock’s finest attractions, parks, trails and much more beginning at 10AM. Winners will have an opportunity to win loads of great prizes!
1st Thursday Art Reception @ ArtSpace
Thursday, September 1, 5:30PM - 7PM
ArtSpace Round Rock, 231 East Main Street, Suite 160
http://roundrockarts.org/
Join us every first Thursday of the month to meet the Artist of the Month. The ArtSpace hosts monthly art exhibits representing Round Rock area artists and occasionally hosts demonstrations and artist lectures. These are come and go events to meet the artists and view their work. Light refreshments are served.
Harker Heights Food, Wine & Brew Fest
Saturday, September 10, 4PM
Harker Heights Community Park
1501 East FM 2410, Harker Heights, TX
http://www.hhfoodandwine.com/
Enjoy the best of summer at the Harker Heights Food, Wine and Brew Fest. Sample all types of treats from culinary chefs, food artists, and breweries while listening to live music performances by 1st CAV Rock Band, People’s Choice and Brandon Rhyder. Participants can also enjoy crafts, home brew demonstrations, reviews of Texas wineries, a Wine 101 class and much more.
