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As the calendar turns to November, holiday-themed events are underway in the Round Rock area.
Read more about a Veterans Day ceremony, Thanksgiving Day run, holiday festival and drive-thru light display below.
The Light Park
The drive-thru event features millions of holiday lights. Guests are invited to enjoy snacks, drinks, light wands and magic glasses, and tune into the provided holiday radio station as their car cruises through the 1-mile route.
Nov. 6-Jan. 3
$29.99 (purchased before Nov. 6), $60 (regular admission)
Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
Día de los Muertos Procession and Festival
Nonprofit organization Round Rock Ballet Folklórico, in conjunction with Williamson County, the city of Round Rock and Univision, will host the 13th annual event, featuring art and food vendors, and children’s activities. Attendees are invited to dress up as Frida Kahlo, Selena, Prince or calaca, a decorated skeleton, to celebrate the holiday, which is dedicated to honoring deceased loved ones.
Nov. 7, 3-10 p.m.
Free (admission)
Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park, 1001 Harrell Parkway, Round Rock
Texas Watershed Steward program
Presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and other partners, the workshop aims to help people learn about watershed systems, the types and sources of water pollution, and how to protect and improve water quality in the Brushy Creek watershed.
Nov. 10, 1-5 p.m.
Free (admission)
Round Rock Utilities and Transportation Building, 3400 Sunrise Road, Round Rock
Veterans Day Celebration
The annual event will feature the presentation of colors and a salute to the Armed Forces. Olga E. Custodio, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and American Airlines captain, is the keynote speaker. Juicy Lucee’s ATX and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9078 will provide a meal and entertainment.
Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Free (admission)
Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park, 1001 Harrell Parkway, Round Rock
Holiday Bazaar Arts and Crafts Show
A variety of vendors will sell handcrafted and unique items ahead of the holiday season. Attendees are asked to bring a canned food donation or boxes of colorful Band-Aids to benefit a children’s hospital.
Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free (admission)
Clay Madsen Recreation Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Ste. 250, Round Rock
Marine Corps Birthday Ball
The ball, hosted by the Sgt. Byron W. Norwood Detachment 1022, is open to all Marines, military and the public. Tickets include dinner and formal attire is required.
Nov. 14, 6-10 p.m.
$75 per ticket
Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
Friendsgiving & Live Music
In addition to their full menu, The Ruby Bar will serve Thanksgiving-inspired food and drinks. Musician Keelan Donovan will perform from 6-8 p.m.
Nov. 19
Price varies by order
The Ruby Hotel & Bar, 400 Fannin Ave., Round Rock
13th annual Clay Madsen Boots & BBQ Fundraiser
The event will include barbecue, cold drinks and live music. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser benefit local families who have a child battling cancer.
Nov. 21, 6-11 p.m.
$50 (adults), $20 (children)
Old Settlers Association Main Hall, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
Round Rock Turkey Trot 2026
Hosted by Fleet Feet Round Rock and the city, the Thanksgiving morning tradition returns for a 10th time. Proceeds from the charitable event will benefit the Round Rock Area Serving Center, Operation Blue Santa and the Play for All Abilities Park. Participants are invited to bring nonperishable food donations and unwrapped toys, and will receive a medal upon completion of the 5K.
Nov. 26, 8 a.m.
$25 (registration)
Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, 2001 N. Kenney Fort Blvd., Round Rock (parking)
Thanksgiving Celebration Buffet
Diners can enjoy an all-you-can-eat spread made up of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, pies and other seasonal favorites.
Nov. 26, 1-5 p.m.
$79 (adults), $29 (children ages 3-10), free (children under 2)
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock
Santa’s Jingle House
The family-run business is hosting a number of holiday events both with and without Santa, including Santa VIP events, breakfast with Santa, family fun with Santa, holiday bingo and elf scavenger hunts.
Nov. 28-Dec. 24, times vary
$29.99 and up
Owen House, 8 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock
Light Up the Lake
The two-day holiday festival will include live music, giant balloons, a light show, holiday displays, family-friendly activities, crafts, and food and drinks. The event will take place throughout the park’s lake and festival area.
Dec. 4-5, 6-10 p.m.
Free (admission)
Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)’
The holiday mashup follows three actors who decide to perform every Christmas story. It includes elements of “A Christmas Carol,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and more.
Dec. 4-27, times vary
$29-$39
Penfold Theatre Company, 2120 N. Mays St., Ste. 290, Round Rock
