Sept. 10
See a ball game and a concert
The Round Rock Express play the Sugar Land Space Cowboys at Dell Diamond as part of a Saturday night event that features ‘80s tribute group The Spazmatics. 6:05 p.m. Tickets start at $12. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-255-2255. www.milb.com/round-rock
Sept. 10
Support local vendors at an outdoor market
Get a jump on holiday shopping at an outdoor market featuring 50 unique vendors hosted by Shimmering Scents with Crystal and Cilla’s Sassy Creations. The event is both pet- and family-friendly. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. 1705 Gattis School Road, Round Rock. Facebook: Cilla’s Sassy Creations and Shimmering Scents with Crystal
Sept. 10
Learn about area bats
The Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District will host a family-friendly event at Community Center Park centered on educating participants about local bats. The Brushy Creek Bat Fest will feature live music, a bounce house, train rides and a dizzy bat race. Representatives from the Austin Bat Refuge and Texas Parks and Wildlife will also be in attendance. Noon-2 p.m. Free. 16318 S. Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock. 512-255-7871. www.bcmud.org
Sept. 11
Attend a 9/11 ceremony
American Legion George Johns Post 447 will host a Sept. 11 event at its post in Round Rock. Breakfast will be served from 8-9:30 a.m. The first moment of silence will be at 8:46 a.m, and a ceremony will follow to honor first responders and veterans. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. American Legion George Johns Post 447, 1000 N. Georgetown St., Round Rock. 512-244-0480. Facebook: George Johns Post 447
Sept. 11
Pick up some local artisan wares
The Hutto Silos Farmers Market will feature products from area farmers and artisans that include handmade crafts and fresh food. The market was created to provide a cooperative and organized marketing alternative for small-scale agricultural and specialty products. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Hutto Co-Op, 420 Hwy. 79, Hutto. 214-304-0070.
Sept. 16-17
Camp out with the family
The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department presents the annual Family Campout at Old Settlers Park. Participants will set up tents, eat dinner, play games, sleep under the stars and wake up for a sunrise breakfast. Participants must bring their own camping equipment, and online registration is required. 4 p.m. Sept. 16-8:30 a.m. Sept. 17. $15. 512-218-5540. www.roundrocktexas.gov
Sept. 18
See classic cars
The Round Rock Police Officers Association and the city of Round Rock will host the Round Rock Car Show. The event is family-friendly, but organizers are restricting loud music and drag racing at the show. Cars and trucks may be entered in categories including classic, collector, sport and antique. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. Facebook: Round Rock Car Show
Sept. 18
Race to an autocross event
The Spokes autocross club will be in Hutto as part of the group’s ninth seasonal event to show off cars and their capabilities. An autocross uses traffic cones to make a mini roadcourse to see which driver can get the lowest time. The event in Hutto will take place at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater. Participants must register in advance at the Spokes website. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Entry fee starts at $26. Brushy Creek Amphitheater, 1001 CR 137, Hutto. www.spokes.org
Sept. 23
Listen to the musical stylings of T.I.
102.3 The Beat will bring rapper T.I. to Round Rock Amp for an all-ages show. No outside chairs, food or drinks are allowed at the venue. 6-11 p.m. $40-$150. Round Rock Amp, 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock. http://roundrockamp.com
Sept. 24
See Randy Rogers perform
KASE 101.9 and 98.1 KVET will bring country musician Randy Rogers to Round Rock Amp for a live performance as part of the Country Music Live series. The show is part of Rogers’ national tour. All guests over the age of 2 are required to purchase a ticket. 6-11 p.m. $35-$150. Round Rock Amp, 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock. http://roundrockamp.com
Sept. 24
Costume up at a local comic con
The Pflugerville Public Library will host the 6th Annual Library Con. The event will feature a full day of panels, crafts, live music and gaming. Special guests include comic authors, voice actors and cosplayers. Attendees are welcome to wear costumes. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville. 512-990-6375. https://library.pflugervilletx.gov
Sept. 24
Learn about local special needs resources
Casey’s Circle, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families of special needs children, will partner with Round Rock Parks and Recreation to bring crafts, games, snacks and opportunities to teach about local resources in Play For All Abilities Park. The park will be closed to the public on this day for the event. Registration required. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Play for All Abilities Park, 151 N. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Round Rock. www.caseyscircle.org
Sept. 27
Learn leadership skills
Round Rock Chambermasters, a local affiliate of Toastmasters International, a global nonprofit that teaches communication and leadership skills, will host a lunchtime event at the Round Rock Public Library. Participants do not need to be club members to participate, but membership is open to all parties over 18 years old. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-218-7001. www.roundrocktexas.gov
Sept. 29
Learn about the hottest new books
The Pflugerville Public Library will host the Fall Book Buzz. Local librarians will review new and upcoming fiction, nonfiction and adult graphic novels, and the first 30 registrants will receive a book box that includes an advance copy of a book. Online registration is required. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Pflugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville. 512-990-6375. https://library.pflugervilletx.gov
Sept. 30
See live music in a park
Austin-based Selena tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda will bring its interpretation of the legendary Tejana star to Pfluger Park for the summer series Music in the Park. The annual outdoor concert series is pet-friendly, and attendees may bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Pfluger Park, 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville. 512-990-6350. https://parks.pflugervilletx.gov
Oct. 2
Attend a harvest festival
The Heritage House Partners’ annual Harvest Fest will feature music, family photo-ops, games, face painting, food and tours of the Heritage House Museum. There will also be antique bikes on display and a demonstration by the Austin Lace Guild. 1-4 p.m. Free. 901 Old Austin-Hutto Road, Pflugerville. 512-990-6375. https://library.pflugervilletx.gov
Oct. 7-8
Participate in an annual chalk walk
The annual Round Rock Chalk Walk Arts Festival returns with local artists creating chalk murals on sidewalks. The event draws tens of thousands of people and includes dozens of artists, vendors, kids’ activities, food, drinks, theatrical performances and a concert each night. 2-9 p.m. (Fri.), 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (Sat.). Free. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. www.roundrockarts.org
