An arts festival, family campout and several concerts are scheduled for the Round Rock area, from August and into early October. Check out this list og

PBR Gambler Days

Professional Bull Riders are bringing the Austin Gamblers to Moody Center. The bull-riding tournament will also feature concerts, a western lifestyle expo and nonstop entertainment.Austin Area Poké Summer Bash

The Austin Area Poké Bash dedicated to Pokémon will feature games, vendors, voice actor appearances, a cosplay photo station and more at the Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center.Friends of the Round Rock Public Library’s Mystery Night

Friends of the Round Rock Public Library will host “Into Temptation,” a three-act murder mystery with audience participation at Penfold Theatre Company. The audience will have the opportunity to play detective and solve the crime, with the story’s setting at a bar on 6th Street in Austin.Train concert at Round Rock Amp


The American pop rock band Train will perform at the Round Rock Amp. The band is known for its songs “Hey, Soul Sister,” and “Drops of Jupiter.” Edwin McCain will also perform.Texas Fallen Project’s 9/11 Memorial

The community is invited to Flag Plaza at Yonders Point in Settlers Park to view a 9/11 Memorial. The Texas Fallen Project will place 4,000 American flags at the park, 2,977 of which will be for the lives lost on 9/11. The remaining 1,023 flags will represent Texans lost since then.Family campout

The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department will host its 14th annual Family Campout at Old Settlers Park. Attendees will set up a tent, eat tinner, play games and sit around a campfire eating s’mores. The event will also include a movie in the park before campers go to bed, and breakfast will be served in the morning.“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

The local theater organization Penfold Theatre Company will host a production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which centers around a group of young students—protrayed by adults—who attempt to prove themselves as spellers and talented individuals.Alabama Shakes


The Grammy Award winning band Alabama Shakes, with special guest Greyhounds, will perform at Moody Center in Austin.Mainly Art

The city of Round Rock Arts and Culture department is offering a free opportunity for visual artists to show and sell art. The event will spotlight 15 different artists, giving visitors the opportunity to walk down Main Street and enjoy a variety of artwork.9th Annual Pflugerville Library Con

The city of Pflugerville’s annual Library Con will feature a day of panels, crafts, cosplays and gaming. Attendees can meet with comic authors and artists, voice actors, cosplayers and others. The event will also feature a cosplay contest.Puppy Mill Awareness Day

The nonprofit organization Puppy Mill Awareness Day’s annual event will feature animal rescues, vendors, contests, a training demonstration and cash awards.Round Rock Arts Fest


The city of Round Rock will host its annual Round Rock Arts Fest in the downtown area, featuring visual and performing artists. With nearly 100 artist vendors, the event will include interactive art experiences, performances, food trucks and more. Bluebonnet Beer Co. will also host an Oktoberfest at the festival.
  • Oct. 3, 5-9 p.m.; Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock
  • www.roundrocktexas.gov
Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners

The country music artist will bring his American as it Gets Tour to the Round Rock Amp. Lewis, who is also the lead singer of Staind, garnered two No. 1 Billboard Country Album Debuts with “Town Line” in 2011 and “Sinner” in 2016.Walk Against Hunger

Backpack Friends, a nonprofit organization benefitting Pflugerville ISD, Round Rock ISD and other districts, will host a hunger walk to raise money for food for at-risk children. The event will take place at Pfluger Park, which features a playground area, hike and bike trails, a basketball court and sand volleyball court. Every $5 raised will equal one weekend of food for a child in need.SCARS

A series of monologues and short stories through chorepoem will take place at Penfold Theatre Company in Round Rock. SCARS, written and produced by Zana Muscove, calls attention to the “hidden wounds carried by people of color.”
  • Oct. 4, 2:30 p.m. (first show); Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. (second show)
  • $22 (adult admission), $12 (children admission), $17 (student, senior, military admission)
  • 2120 N. Mays St., Ste. 290, Round Rock
  • www.penfoldtheatre.org