Nov. 7: Enjoy fall with an outdoor craft fair
Head to the Round Rock Market Days to support local artisans and area farmers. Free. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Prete Main Street Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/round-rock-market-days/2020-11-07
Nov. 13: Create your own candles
Capture the scent of fall and enjoy it year-round with Pflugerville Public Library’s do-it-yourself candle making tutorial. Registrants will pick up their kits Nov. 6-13, and instructions will air on the library’s YouTube channel Nov. 13. Free (registration required). Age 55 and older. 512-990-6381. www.pflugervilletx.gov
Nov. 14: Craft up some holiday cheer
The 17th Annual Rockin’ Around the Holidays Bazaar will feature local and area artisan and craft vendors that will have their products on display. Free; visitors are asked to bring a canned food item or box of Band-Aids as a donation upon entry. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Clay Madsen Recreation Center, 1600 Gattis School Road, Round Rock. 512-218-3220. www.roundrocktexas.gov
Nov. 14: Learn the basics of backyard chickens
This virtual workshop, “Backyard Chickens: The ABCs,” is designed to teach participants how to raise their own chickens in an urban environment. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. Online. 512-632-9561. www.pioneerfarms.org
Nov. 21: Enjoy some barbecue
The Clay Madsen Foundation will host its 7th Annual Boots & BBQ fundraiser to support local families who have children battling cancer. Both takeout and in-person dining options are available. $40 (adults), $15 (children). 2-4 p.m. for meal pickups, 5-10 p.m. for event. Old Settlers Association Main Hall, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. www.claymadsenfoundation.org
Nov. 21: Sign up to learn a new language
Always wanted to pick up a new skill? Learn a new language by joining the Pflugerville Public Library’s virtual American Sign Language workshop. Put your linguistic skills to the test as Library Tech Joan Meyers will teach participants basic ASL signs. Beginners are welcome. Free (registration required). Age 12 and older. www.pflugervilletx.gov
Nov. 28: Ring in the holiday season
Celebrate with Hutto’s Shop Small Saturday and annual tree lighting downtown. A pop-up vendor market will feature small businesses. Free. 3 p.m. 100 East St., Hutto. www.facebook.com/huttotx/events