Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, and there are several opportunities for veterans, their families and civilians to honor their service and sacrifice. Here’s a noncomprehensive list of ways to observe Veterans Day this year within your community.

Nov. 11: The American Legion Veterans Day Celebration

This all-day event to honor service and sacrifice at the American Legion in Round Rock will have breakfast provided by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 447, lunch provided by H-E-B, a flag retirement at noon and a flag ceremony at 3 p.m.

7 a.m. Free. 1000 N. Georgetown St., Round Rock. 512-244-0480. https://www.facebook.com/events/455740715760111/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D

Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day Bus Tour


Veterans are invited on this bus tour of the city of Pflugerville at no cost in honor of their service. There are about six preselected stops at restaurants where veterans will eat for free, and they will receive free goodie bags and T-shirts. There will also be a free comedy show at 7 p.m. following the bus tour. Noon-5 p.m. Free (veterans), $20 (nonveterans). Lazydaze Pflugerville, 1202 FM 685, Pflugerville. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-day-bus-tour-2nd-annual-tickets-188998267907?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Nov. 11: Pflugerville’s 2021 annual Veterans Day Ceremony

Though the 10th annual Veterans Day Ceremony was cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19, there will still be a gathering of veterans to honor the day at the Fallen Warrior Memorial in Pfluger Park. Join for a prayer and an hour of fellowship. 11 a.m. Free. 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville. https://pfvetsday.org/

Nov. 13: T.H.E. 2021 Vets Day 5K


Support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program at this annual event honoring veterans from all of the branches of the military. There will be swag bags from local vendors, wine for finishers over age 21, and a birthday cake in celebration of the Marine Corps' 246th birthday. Registration is required. 7-11 a.m. $50. Fritz Park, 400 Park Ave., Hutto. https://thefun5k.run/

Nov. 14: PinkStrong Shero Mission Ride

Bike to honor the female heroes, or "sheros," who serve in the military, are first responders or are veterans. The three routes vary from easy to difficult and will have support from vehicles, bike course marshals and fully stocked themed rest stops. There will also be breakfast, snacks, beverages, free event photos and a postride party in the plaza. Plus, color guard will be performed by the Hutto Air Force Junior ROTC before the ride. 8:30 a.m. $5. 1600 Innovation Blvd., Hutto. https://www.swimbikerunfun.net/pinkstrongride

Nov. 13: Veterans Day at Harley-Davidson


Central Texas Harley-Davidson is honoring Veterans Day with a special event, offering all veterans double points on all of their purchases. Lunch will be provided for free at noon until the food is gone. All day. Free (admission). 2801 N. I-35, Round Rock. 512-652-1200. https://bit.ly/3mSQC30