Round Rock Diwali Fest
Partnering with Taj Fashion, the city of Round Rock will host the celebration of lights known as Diwali. The festival of Diwali is a celebration of light, and street lights, food, music, cultural dance and Rangoli sand art are slated for the downtown festival. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free (entry and parking). Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. 512-961-6662. www.rrdiwalifest.com/
BARKtacular HOWLoween Dog Festival
Dress your pups in their best Halloween costumes and head to the Round Rock Depot for the second annual BARKtacular HOWLoween. The festival includes trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a lookalike contest, tons of pet-oriented vendors and goodie bags for all furry friends. 8-10 a.m. $5 per dog. Dog Depot Park, 800 Deerfoot Drive, Round Rock. 512-218-5540. https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/barktacular-howloween-dog-festival-3/
Fall Fest + Trunk or Treat
Have you ever done a workout with a pumpkin? After visiting a local pumpkin patch to pick out ones of different sizes, make your way to this community event to use them in a pumpkin-inspired workout and decorate them. There will also be a costume parade, trunk-or-treating, games, crafts and kids activities. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Patriot Sports + Fitness, 3805 Stonebridge Drive, Round Rock. 512-619-7141. https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200021641419026
Live Music at Craft & Hacked Wine Bar
Wine flight and charcuterie, anyone? Indulge in both at this wine bar while listening to a live music performance from Andrew Stone, a singer and guitarist out of Austin. Invite friends to catch up in a cozy setting, or make plans for a romantic date night. 7 p.m. Free (entry). Craft & Hacked Wine Bar, 1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Ste. 203, Round Rock. 512-284-7821. https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200021651473942
Fall Fest & Market Day
A petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, games and food vendors will be at the Round Rock Garden Center for families to enjoy for free. While you are there, visit its butterfly garden, shop for pumpkins and gourds, browse the pottery selection and pick up new succulents. 11-3 p.m. Free. Round Rock Garden Center, 901 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock. 512-255-3353. https://www.instagram.com/p/CU8gWbfl5A-/
Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat
Looking for a socially distant Halloween event? This trunk-or-treat event is drive-thru style. Put on your Halloween costume, get in the car and drive around this minifestival to fill your bags with candy and see all of the stellar Halloween decorations that people use to decorate their trunks. 4-8 p.m. Free. Round Rock Public Safety Training Center, 2801 N. Mays St., Round Rock. 512-218-5500. https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/2021-drive-thru-trunk-or-treat/
Pfloating Pumpkin Patch
Bored of normal pumpkin patches? At “the most unique pumpkin patch in Pflugerville,” hop in the heated Gilleland Creek Pool and pick out one of the floating pumpkins to take home with you and carve or decorate for Halloween. Each participant will receive a pumpkin decorating kit with a paintbrush, paint and stickers. Registration is required. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $8. Gilleland Creek Pool, 700 Railroad Ave., Pflugerville. 512-990-6350. https://parks.pflugervilletx.gov/parks-events/aquatic-events/pfloating-pumpkin-patch
Pfamily Pfestival & Chamber Expo
See what local businesses and organizations have to offer at the Pfamily Pfestival & Chamber Expo, a free event with over 60 participating vendors, live entertainment, food vendors, live fairytales and face painting. Kids are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume to earn a prize. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Typhoon Texas, 18500 SH 130 Service Road, Pflugerville. 512-251-7799. https://www.pfchamber.com/events/details/pfamily-pfestival-chamber-expo-564
Yoga in the Park
Start your day on the right foot with an hourlong morning yoga session. Grab your mat and head to Pfluger Park to meet this group under a canopy of pecan trees behind the Fallen Warrior Memorial for a free class suitable for participants of all levels. 9-10 a.m. Free. Pfluger Park, 500 City Park Road, Pflugerville. https://www.meetup.com/Free-Yoga-Classes-in-Pflugerville/events/wvrplsyccnbfc/
