April 14 and 15
Dress up for a cosplay expo
Participants are invited to grab their best cosplay attire for the adults-only anime expo event called Ecchi Expo-Cosplay Prom. The convention takes place over two days and includes guest panels, tabletop gaming, competitions, a ticketed meal and an evening dance April 15. $45-$250. Doors open at 2 p.m. April 14. Courtyard Marriott Austin-Pflugerville, 16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville. www.ecchiexpo.org
April 15
Find something special at a pop-up market
Attendees are welcome at an outdoor pop-up market to support local businesses. The event features food trucks, unique gifts, candles, jewelry, boutique clothing, home decor, pet products, antiques, bath and beauty products, woodwork and custom tumblers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 1705 Gattis School Road, Round Rock. 512-586-3416
April 15
Paint with a partner
Painting With a Twist will host a painting event for friends and couples wherein each person will paint one side of a canvas. Solo painters are also welcome. The family-friendly event is recommended for ages 7 and up, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Food and drinks are welcome. 12:30-2 p.m. $29 per person. Painting With a Twist, 1401 S. I-35, Ste. 140, Round Rock. 512-502-5885. www.paintingwithatwist.com
April 19
Enjoy a live concert
The city of Round Rock will host a live performance from music group The Peterson Brothers as part of the spring 2023 Music on Main series. Attendees can bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blanket. The family-friendly event will also feature face painting and balloon artists. Parking is free for the event. 7-9 p.m. Free. 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. 512-218-5400. www.roundrocktexas.gov
April 22
Participate in a butterfly-themed fun run
The Central Texas Mycological Society is hosting a 3-mile fun run and walk around Lake Pflugerville. The family-friendly event celebrates the migration of the Monarch butterfly and Earth Day as well as offering an educationally immersive experience with fun facts along the route. 8-11 a.m. $30 suggested donation. Lake Pflugerville, 18216 Weiss Lane, Pflugerville. www.centraltexasmycology.org
April 22
Attend an Earth Day festival
The city of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host an Earth Day festival to bring the community together and promote awareness and care for the environment. The festival will have vendor booths and a variety of activities and services. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Yonders Point in Old Settlers Park, 3103 Aten Loop, Round Rock. 512-218-5400. www.roundrocktexas.gov
April 22
See a choir concert
The Round Rock Community Choir will perform a concert titled “Come to the Water.” The family-friendly program will be held on Earth Day and incorporate themes that artistically demonstrate how water plays a critical role in the earth’s ecosystem. 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors. Attendees age 17 and under receive free admission. First United Methodist Church, 1004 N. Mays St., Round Rock. 512-255-3336. www.roundrockcommunitychoir.org
April 25
Eat some great food
The Taste of Round Rock 2023 family-friendly community event will feature dozens of restaurants and caterers showcasing their cuisine to more than 1,000 attendees. 6-8 p.m. Free (age 10 and under, parking); $30 (advance admission); $35 (at the door). Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock. 512-255-5805. www.tasteofroundrock.com
April 27
Enjoy an outdoor family story time
The city of Round Rock will host a story time event for parents and children ages 18 months-6 years in the second-floor Discovery Garden of the new public library. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Round Rock Public Library, 200 E. Liberty Ave., Round Rock. 512-218-7001. www.roundrocktexas.gov
April 27
Jam to a rock show
The American Gypsy Band will play a live show in Round Rock. The Central Texas group plays a blended genre of music described as “honky tonk hippy groove” and has released five original albums since forming in 2011. 8-10 p.m. Free. Round Rock Tavern, 113 W. Main St., Round Rock. 512-255-9777. www.roundrocktavern.com
April 29
Head to a downtown festival
Experience the different cultures that make up the Pflugerville community through a variety of cuisines, live music performances by local artists and craft vendors selling handmade goods. Called Slice of Pflugerville, the event will include two stages for live music, a kids area, an eating contest, food tent and a beer booth. The activities, live music stages and vendors will spread through Main, First and Second streets. Shuttle service will be available. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Downtown Pflugerville. 512-990-6350. https://parks.pflugervilletx.gov
May 5
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
The Three Legged Goat will partner with El Rincon Mexican restaurant to host a Cinco de Mayo event that will feature a fajita bar, frozen margaritas and live music. 5-10 p.m. Free. Three Legged Goat, 200 E. Pecan St., Pflugerville. 512-968-0386. www.threeleggedgoatatx.com
Play ball!
The Round Rock Express 2023 season started March 31, but there are several home games at the Dell Diamond in April and the season runs through the end of September. Tickets start at $10. www.milb.com/round-rock
Dell Diamond
3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
April 14 vs. Tacoma, 12:05 p.m. Education Day
April 15 vs. Tacoma, 7:05 p.m. $1 hot dogs
April 25 vs. Albuquerque; 7:05 p.m. $2 taco Tuesday
April 26 vs. Albuquerque; 7:05 p.m. $1 hot dogs
April 27 vs. Albuquerque; 7:05 p.m. The Original Thirsty Thursday
April 28 vs. Albuquerque; 7:05 p.m. Friday fireworks
April 29 vs. Albuquerque; 7:05 p.m. Texas blanket giveaway
April 30 vs. Albuquerque; 7:05 p.m. Military Appreciation Day
