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.
- Aug. 22-24
- $42.50+
- 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin
- www.moodycenteratx.com
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.
- Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-Aug. 24, 6 p.m.
- $5 (adult admission), free (kids 12 and under with paid adult)
- 1209 N. I-35, Round Rock
- www.cardsandmoretour.com/atxsummerbash
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.
- Aug. 29-31
- $31+
- 2120 N. Mays St., Ste. 290, Round Rock
- www.folroundrock.org
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.
- Aug. 31, 6-11 p.m.
- $38+
- 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock
- www.roundrockamp.com
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.
- Sept. 6-12
- Free
- 3103 Aten Loop, Round Rock
- www.roundrocktexas.gov
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.
- Sept. 12, 3 p.m.
- $15 per person
- 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
- www.roundrocktexas.gov
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.
- Sept. 12-28 (showtimes vary)
- $36 (admission)
- 2120 N. Mays St., Ste. 290, Round Rock
- www.penfoldtheatre.org
The Grammy Award winning band Alabama Shakes, with special guest Greyhounds, will perform at Moody Center in Austin.
- Sept. 25, 8 p.m.
- $62+ (admission)
- 2001 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin
- www.moodycenteratx.com
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.
- Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Free
- 221 E. Main St., Round Rock
- www.roundrocktexas.gov
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.
- Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Free
- 1008 W. Pfluger St., Pflugerville
- www.libraryconvention.com
The nonprofit organization Puppy Mill Awareness Day’s annual event will feature animal rescues, vendors, contests, a training demonstration and cash awards.
- Sept. 28, 9 a.m.-noon
- Free
- 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock
- www.pmadtx.org
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
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.
- Oct. 3, 6 p.m.
- $43+
- 3701 N. I-35, Round Rock
- www.roundrockamp.com
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.
- Oct. 4, 8 a.m.
- $25 (adults) $10 (students), $300 (teams)
- 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville
- www.backpackfriends.com
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