The month of November offers myriad opportunities to get out and explore our communities. In Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto, things to do include art shows, trivia and the rodeo—and it is a little awesome how many November events are paired with wine.

Nov. 2

Show off your smarts


Head to your neighborhood pub to answer trivia questions and have some fun. Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes is putting on a trivia event hosted by Quiz Master Shaun that features digital, contactless answering sheets. Free. 7-9 p.m. The Growler Bar & Kitchen, 1300 FM 685, Ste. 100, Pflugerville. 512-969-5043. www.txgrowlerbar.com

Nov. 4


Sip some wine paired with live music


Take in some area talent while sipping your favorite Texas-based wine. Artists from Pflugerville and beyond will bring their music and poetry skills to an evening event held on the patio of the Three Legged Goat. Free. 7-10 p.m. Three Legged Goat, 200 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville. 512-968-0386. http://threeleggedgoattx.com

Nov. 5, 6

Check out Bulls in the Park at Dell Diamond


For two nights at Dell Diamond, Rodeo Austin will bring mutton bustin’ and extreme bull riding to Dell Diamond. Tickets $30-$70. Nov. 5-6. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-919-3000. www.rodeoaustin.com

Nov. 6

Shop local at Round Rock Market Days


The first Saturday of each month, Prete Plaza is filled with local arts and crafts vendors, food and more. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prete Main Street Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-218-7023 https://goroundrock.com/events


Nov. 6

Browse available art pieces at the Tiemann Gallery


The Central Texas Pastel Society Member Show will feature 60 pieces by 30 artists, as one of the largest shows hosted by the Tiemann Gallery. The show will feature live music by Francis McGrath. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Tiemann Art Gallery. 1706 N. Mays St., Round Rock. 512-551-9774 https://tagroundrock.com/events

Nov. 13


Celebrate local art in downtown Round Rock


Artists will transform the downtown area into a “living, breathing art celebration,” for Mainly Art according to the city of Round Rock. Local artists and vendors will display their pieces in an open-air. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13. 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. www.roundrocktexas.gov

Nov. 13

Wine and Swine with Wine Sensation


Wine Sensation will host its second annual Wine and Swine featuring a wine and beer tasting, sides and a roast suckling pig. $20-$40. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Wine Sensation, 409 N. Mays St., Round Rock. 512-255-0526. www.winesensation.com

Nov. 13

Learn to make Fall-themed glass art at a Fall Leaves Glass Class


Ceramics N More will hold an afternoon of classes where participants can learn to create Fall-themed suncatchers or stand-up displays out of fused glass. $30-$65. Ages 10+ only. 2 pm., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 13. Ceramics N More, 101 W. Pecan St, Pflugerville. 512-906-0207. www.cnmpottery.com/shopkeep

Nov. 18

Partake in the tradition of Beaujolais Nights


Crack open the first bottles of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau Harvest and enjoy Vaudeville-styled entertainment including a French film, stilt walker, mime and magician. Free admission. Nov. 18. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad, Round Rock. 512-671-2705 www.goroundrock.com

Nov. 18

Stay in for a virtual book club


For those feeling like a night in, the Pflugerville Public Library will host a virtual book club. For the month of November, the discussion focuses on The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore. Attendees must be 18 and up, and online registration with a library card is required. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 512-990-6375. www.library.pflugerville.gov

Nov. 22-24

Enroll the kids in a Thanksgiving week camp


Pflugerville Parks and Recreation department will host a Pfall Pfun Camp for kids ages 6-12 during Thanksgiving week. Parents may register their kids for all three days or mix and match to suit their schedules. $20-$25 per day. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville. 512-990-6350. parks.pflugerville.gov

Nov. 27

Support local businesses


The Saturday after Thanksgiving, the city of Hutto will hold a pop-up market downtown featuring home-based vendors for its annual Shop Small Saturday. Additionally, small businesses across Hutto will offer holiday items and special discounts. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 27. Downtown Hutto and participating businesses city-wide. 512-759-4015. www.huttotx.gov