May 7
Get down and dirty in a mud run
Old Settlers Park The Muddy Miler Family Adventure will be held at Old Settlers Park. All participants should dress for the occasion, as they can expect to be covered in mud from head to toe. 8-10 a.m. Free. Registration required. All ages welcome. Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-218-5540. www.roundrocktexas.gov
May 7
Support small businesses
Small vendors will sell their products at the monthly Round Rock Market Days in Prete Plaza. Items from tie-dye to charcuterie boards will be available at the flea market. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Prete Plaza, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-924-2327. www.roundrocktexas.gov
May 12
Spend an evening under the stars
The Baca Center presents an event for participants age 50 and up to dance outdoors under the stars. The outdoor dance will feature music from DJ Robert Rodriguez, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Attendees may also win door prizes at the event. 7-10 p.m. $10 (per person). Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. 512-218-5540. www.roundrocktexas.gov
May 14
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The Round Rock Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, which was postponed due to COVID-19, will feature speaker Rev. Stephanie Wilkins, head of community outreach and engagement for St. John’s Downtown Houston and faith leader partner with the Texas Poor People’s Campaign. Musical groups will also perform at the event. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. www.roundrocktexas.gov
May 14
Play at Freeman Park
The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Pop Up Play Day at Freeman Park. The event includes family-friendly activities, food, music and refreshments. 5-7 p.m. Free. Freeman Park, 301 Forest Ridge Blvd., Round Rock. 512-218-5540.
www.roundrocktexas.gov
May 14
Run for Round Rock Donuts
The fourth annual Donut Dash 5K, sponsored by Round Rock Donuts, will have a doughnut pit stop midway through a run around Water Tower Park in downtown Round Rock. There will also be a casual and 0K division. 7-10 a.m. $25-$45. Downtown Round Rock, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-218-5540. www.roundrocktexas.gov
May 14
Attend a multiartist concert
Round Rock Amp will host the 102.3 HTown Throwdown, an all-ages show featuring acts including Scarface Z-Ro and Bun B. Attendees are asked not to bring their own chairs or any outside food and drinks. 6-11 p.m. $30-$125. Round Rock Amp, 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock. www.roundrockamp.com
May 21
Enjoy a free concert
The Williamson County Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert titled “Great Music Arising Out of War.” Program pieces include “The Planets—Mars” by Gustaf Holst, “The Last of The Mohicans” by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman, and “Victory at Sea” by Richard Rogers and Robert Russell Bennett. 7:30-8:50 p.m. Free. Old Settlers Park Lake Pavillion, 1001 Harrell Parkway, Round Rock. www.wilcosymphony.org
