1. Hutto Olde Tyme Days. Oct. 14, 15.
Friday, 4-8 p.m. Carnival, crafts and food with a concert beginning at 8 p.m. featuring Dylan Kenny, Chris Manning and Cory Morrow.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. A full day of activities beginning with a parade t 10 a.m., followed by a pie-eating contest, live entertainment, a pageant, concert and street dance. Cost: varies per event. Downtown Hutto. www.hutto.org
2. Pflugerville Chili Pfest. Oct. 15, 12-5 p.m.
The annual chili cook-off will feature 33 competing teams. The event will also include vendors, a car show, children's area, live music, and a jalapeno eating contest. Cost: $5 if participating in judging the People's Choice cook-off category. 100 E. Main St., Pflugerville. 512-990-6113. www.pfallchilipfest.com
3. Team Brock Halloween 5K Fun Run. Oct. 15, 7 a.m.
Hosted by Austin Cops for Charities, the Team Brock Halloween 5K Fun Run encourages participants to run in costume and enter the costume contest. Trick or treating will also take place along the trail. Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for children 5 and under. Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. www.teambrock5k.org
4. Meditation on the Plaza. Oct. 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
The city of Round Rock and Heartfullness Institute host a meditation program at the Centennial Plaza Amphitheater for ages 15 and up. Cost: Free. 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. 512-575-4520. https://www.facebook.com/events/1800267143585801/
5. Star Wars Story Time. Oct. 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Costumed readers, activities and Jedi Knights from the Lone Star Sabre Academy will entertain families. This is a food-free event, so families living with food allergies are welcome to attend. Cost: Free. Round Rock Public Library, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-218-5400. www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/library
6. 5th Annual Fight Like a Girl 5K. Oct. 16, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Benefiting Cancer Connection's H.O.P.E Fund. Cost: Registration is $40 adult timed, $30 adult untimed and $15 children. Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. www.fightlikeagirl5krr.com
7. Car Show at Centennial Plaza. Oct. 16, 10 a.m-1 p.m.
A family-friendly car show that happens every third Sunday in downtown Round Rock. No registration is required to participate in the show. Cost: Free. Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. www.facebook.com/TheRoundRockCarShow/