Special Events : City of Round Rock

Join us this Saturday for the 26th Annual Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour!

Roger Heaney — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:41:00 GMT

We are just 3 days away from the 26th Annual Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour! You may register online now at www.outlawtrail100.com. You may register in person by delivering your registration form to Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department at 301 W Bagdad Suite 250, Round Rock, TX, 78664.

The 2012 Outlaw Trail Cycling Tour will be held at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012 at Old Settlers Park beginning at the Dell Diamond parking lot.

Each year, the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department hosts the Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour featuring 10 mile, 25 mile, 40 mile, 50 mile, 63 mile, and 100 mile loop courses on county roads through historic Williamson County. Outlaw Trail isn't competitive; it is an opportunity to join cyclists from across Texas for a ride across Williamson
County.

There are rest stops set up along the trail for cyclists to grab some snacks or a drink. Riders can ride at their own pace and rely on support from sag wagons and rest stops throughout their ride. The tour closes at 5:00 p.m. so cyclists should select a course they can finish within that time period.

For more information visit www.outlawtrail100.com.

Family Campout at Old Settlers Park!

Roger Heaney — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:47:00 GMT

The City of Round Rock's Parks and Recreation Department presents the Outdoor Family Campout on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22, 2012 at Old Settlers Park.

Come Camp with us in Old Settlers Park!
It is said that a family that plays together stays together. Is there a better way to create lasting memories than through camping, fishing or other similar activities? We don’t think so; however, fewer families are enjoying these activities, the outdoors, and each other.

The Outdoor Family Campout can help provide basic outdoor skills necessary for an enjoyable and successful outdoor experience. More importantly, it shows families how fun the outdoors can be. The campout will lead into National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Activities include rock climbing, lawn games, a reptile and wildlife demonstration, tent decorating contest and more! The campout will lead into National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Registration for the campout is required and each person attending must be registered. Children ages 2 and under are free and do not need to register. Registration fee includes two meals (hamburger/hot dog dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday), instructional how-to sessions, use of demonstration equipment and a t-shirt for each paid participant. Register now at www.roundrockrecreation.com.

The Family Campout is sponsored by REI, Wag A Bag and Nextcare.

Join us for 5K for Clay and CMRC Open House!

Roger Heaney — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:01:00 GMT

Round Rock's 9th Annual 5K for Clay takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. The event honors Clay Madsen and the Clay Madsen Recreation Center which strives to be a safe place where children and adults can learn the leadership and sportsmanship qualities that Clay upheld in his life which was ended by cancer. The first 350 entrants will receive a 5K for Clay dry fit runners shirt. Register now before early registration ends on August 8th!

Registration Information:
* Youth (17 and under): $18 pre register (ends August 8th); $23 late/on site registration

* Adults (18 and older): $23 pre register (ends August 8th); $28 late/on site registration

Register online at www.roundrockrecreation.com or on www.active.com (additional fees applied) or in person at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center or at the Parks and Rec office.

Packet Pickup and Chip Timing:
Early Packet Pick up is at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center from Noon to 9:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. Participants may also pick up race packets on site on event day.

5K for Clay is a chip timed event. Chip timing for the 2012 event will be provided by Cadence Sports. If you do not wear a chip, you will not be timed and will not be included in any results. All chips must be surrendered at the finish line.

Immediately following the 5K for Clay, join us for an Open House, featuring all that Parks and Recreation has to offer. There will be information booths featuring different classes and programs, as well as demonstrations to try out the fun before signing up. There will be door prizes, refreshments and more! You can also take a tour of the Clay Madsen Recreation Center and see the many amenities the facility has to offer. The Round Rock Public Library will also be onsite with information on their many programs.

As part of the Open House, come join Tennis Professional Jack Alsup for a Tennis Play Day and learn all about the U.S. Tennis Association's 10 and Under Tennis Program. Demo stations will be set up for players to try out the equipment and receive guidance from an instructor. This is a free event, but pre-registration is encouraged (*20411). For ages 4-10 years. Regiter for the event at www.roundrockrecreation.com.

Parking:
Limited event parking will be located on site at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center. Additional parking will be available at the Shops of Turtle Creek located one block south from the Recreation center. We ask everyone attending the event to always be mindful of safety; use sidewalks and cross walks and be aware of runners/walkers on course.

Mayor McGraw to officially rededicate Main Street Plaza to Former Parks and Recreation Director

Roger Heaney — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:32:00 GMT

Round Rock Mayor Alan McGraw and members of the Round Rock City Council will officially rededicate the Main Street Plaza to former Parks and Recreation Director Sharon Prete during a ribbon cutting and sign unveiling ceremony and the public is invited to share in the celebration.

A new sign has been fabricated and installed in the Main Street Plaza to honor Sharon Prete, former Round Rock Parks and Recreation Director and creator of the People and Parks Fund administered through the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation. Prete served the City of Round Rock for more than 25 years and the Mayor and City Council are thrilled to rename the Plaza after Mrs. Prete. After the official ceremony, the official name of the Plaza will be the Sharon Prete Main Street Plaza. Light refreshments will also be served at the event.

What: Main Street Plaza Rededication/Ribbon Cutting/Sign Unveiling Ceremony
When: Thursday, July 26 (before City Council meeting)
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Main Street Plaza (221 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 next to City Hall)

The Sharon Prete Main Street Plaza was completed at the end of summer 2011 and opened to the public in early October. The 14,000sf Main Street Plaza includes a 610sf performance stage, 1,075sf interactive water feature, built in seating with decorative lighting, 4,000sf of grass seating and lounge area, custom shade structure, custom art panels and a state-of-the-art multifunctional lighting system.

"Movies in the Park" Kicks off this Friday night at Main Street Plaza!

Roger Heaney — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:26:00 GMT

Once again Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department presents FREE Movies in the Park events at Main Street Plaza and Old Settlers Park. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy these free family events.

Pre-movie activities start at 7:30 p.m. and the movies start at dark.

Summer 2012 Schedule:

Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Friday, May 25 at Main Street Plaza
The Main Street Plaza is located next to City Hall at 221 East Main Street. Enjoy a LIVE musical perfomance by Unleashed at 7:30 p.m. before the movie begins.

Unleashed is a band of young musicians from Round Rock. They play and perform way above their years! Members range in age 12-15. They have been together since April 2010. They play classic and current hits from every generation! They perform regularly in venues and concert halls all over Central Texas.

Puss in Boots
Friday, June 1 at Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park
Old Settlers Park is located at 3300 Palm Valley Boulevard (off of Harrell Park Way, behind the Dell Diamond).
This event is sponsored by Kona Ice.

Dolphin Tale
August 10 at Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park

Parking is available by the Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park and at the parking garage behind the Main Street Plaza and there is no fee to park.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets in order to comfortably enjoy the movie. Kona Ice will be available for guests. Come and enjoy the summer tradition of Movies in the Park, FREE events for the entire family!

FREE MudQuest Family Adventure this Saturday! Register Now!

Roger Heaney — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:51:00 GMT

Round Rock Parks & Recreation Department presents the FREE MudQuest Family Adventure. The MudQuest Family Adventure is a themed adventure run offering the entire family more obstacles, more mud and more fun than your average run event. WARNING: You will get muddy from head to toe if you want to conquer the MudQuest Family Adventure!

Join us for the MudQuest Family Adventure and Round Rock the Boat Regatta all in the same day!

Theme:
"Pirates of the Rock". Set your sails on Bright Lake, venture the course, Mud and Muck as your family conquers both events! Come dressed as a pirate and win prizes! For more information about Round Rock the Boat Regatta, visit the information page here.

Join us from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Old Settlers Park for MudQuest Family Adventure and stay for Round Rock the Boat Regatta.

Register for MudQuest Family Adventure online now at www.roundrockrecreation.com.

The event is free for the entire family but you must pre-register. The event is sponsored by KB Home Legends Village.

The MudQuest Family Adventure is another quality event brought to you by the Round Rock Parks & Recreation Department with special assistance from the MudQuest Adventure Run organization. Spaces will fill quickly, so register now.

FREE Movies in the Park!

Roger Heaney — Tue, 08 May 2012 20:55:00 GMT

Pre-movie activities start at 7:30 p.m. and the movies start at dark.

Summer 2012 Schedule:

Real Steel
Friday, May 25 at Main Street Plaza
The Main Street Plaza is located next to City Hall at 221 East Main Street. Enjoy a LIVE musical perfomance by Unleashed at 7:30 p.m. before the movie begins.

Dolphin Tale
August 10 at Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park

Parking is available by the Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park and at the parking garage behind the Main Street Plaza and there is no fee to park.

FREE MudQuest Family Adventure!

Roger Heaney — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:20:00 GMT

Join us for the MudQuest Family Adventure and Round Rock the Boat Regatta all in the same day!

Join us from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Old Settlers Park for MudQuest Family Adventure and stay for Round Rock the Boat Regatta.

Register for MudQuest Family Adventure online now at www.roundrockrecreation.com. Once you go to our registration page, click on the special events tab to the left and follow the directions to register.

The event is free for the entire family but you must pre-register. The event is sponsored by KB Home Legends Village.

Daddy Daughter Dance this Saturday at CMRC! Get your tickets now!

Roger Heaney — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:45:00 GMT

The Daddy Daughter Dance at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center is a perfect time to create a special and memorable experience with your daughter! Dress up, take pictures and dance the night away! Enjoy dancing to all types of music, a dance contest, refreshments, activities and professional photography at the event. This year's theme is : "You Are My Shining Star"

There will be 2 identical dances for 2 age groups this Saturday, February 4:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Girls age infant through 7
8:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Girls age 8 and up

Tickets are only $7 per person and can be purchased online at www.roundrockrecreation.com or in person at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center or the Parks & Recreation office located at 301 West Bagdad, Suite 250. You may also purchase tickets by phone by calling 218-5540.

Both dances are identical. If you have multiple daughters, we recommend selecting one of the two dances for you all to attend. This event usually sells out so get your tickets early!

Round Rock Parks and Recreation hosting Play for All Abilities Park Volunteer Day!

Roger Heaney — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:09:00 GMT

Round Rock's Play for All Abilities Park is almost completed and will open with a Grand Opening Celebration February 2012! The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Play for All Abilities Park Volunteer Day and we need at least 300 people to help. Come join us for this historic occasion as we put the finishing touches on this one of a kind park. Come join us Saturday, January 28 from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and help us Sod various park areas, paint, general clean up and other light construction duties.

Please RSVP your attendance and we look forward to seeing you at the Play for All Abilities Park Community Volunteer Day! Please check out the latest VIDEO UPDATE on the park progress. Any questions can be directed to Roger Heaney at rheaney@round-rock.tx.us.

Daddy Daughter Dance Saturday, February 4, 2012

Roger Heaney — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:21:00 GMT

There will be 2 identical dances for 2 age groups on Saturday, February 4, 2011:

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Girls age infant through 7
8:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Girls age 8 and up

Both dances are identical. If you have multiple daughters, we recommend selecting one of the two dances for you all to attend. This event usually sells out so get your tickets early!

Christmas Family Night this Friday, December 9th!

Roger Heaney — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:55:00 GMT

Annual Christmas Family Night takes place this Friday, December 9th! The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a welcome from Round Rock Mayor Alan McGraw, followed by the illumination of the street and water tower with holiday lights. Then Santa makes his grand entrance in a horse-drawn sleigh.

During Christmas Family Night, downtown historic Round Rock is decorated with small wooden houses which "house" various free games and activities. This free event includes activities for the entire family including live music, dancers, candle making, carriage rides, game booths, Frosty the Snowman, Santa Claus and more.

Children can bring their "wish lists" for Santa Claus (pictures are a nominal fee) and parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras for pictures with Santa. Plus, enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate, and other refreshments, activities and snacks. Enjoy performances throughout the evening. Numerous booths will feature activities and crafts for children from cookie decorating to candle making.

Christmas Family Night is organized by the City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department and made possible thanks to the help of community groups and organizations that donate their services to offer this fun and free event to the community. Free parking is available in the City Hall parking garage, at the library and along side streets.

Schedule:
6:30 p.m. -- Mayor's welcome and tree & water tower lighting ceremony
6:35 p.m. -- Santa arrives
7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m. -- Three performance areas with local performers and artists

The Round Rock Public Library hosts a puppet show and has Christmas ornament crafts, letters to Santa and a craft sale. Don't miss this FREE annual holiday event!

2nd Annual Reindeer Run scheduled for Sunday, December 11th

Roger Heaney — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:16:00 GMT

The Rotary Club of Round Rock Sunrise and the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department present the second annual Reindeer Run, a 5k timed run and family fun run to raise funds for building a Play for All Abilities Park now currently under construction at Rabb Park. The 2011 Reindeer Run takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 11 at Old Settlers Park.

Packet pickup and registration information:
Packet and t-shirt pickup is now under way at the Round Rock Parks and Recreation main office from 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. until December 9th. Registration and packet pickup will also take place at the event.

Cost:
Adult $25 per participant includes t-shirt, Youth (11-17) $20 includes t-shirt, Kids (2-10) FREE with parent or guardian-no shirt and no registration required.

Schedule:
5:00 p.m. - 5k Timed Run (no walkers)
6:15 p.m. - 5k Family 5k Fun Run at dusk

Register online now at www.5r5k.org, in person at the event, or at the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department main office.

Participants enjoy holiday decorations and Christmas music as they run/walk through the City of Round Rock's premiere park! The event will also feature holiday crafts and activities for the entire family and refreshments will be served, compliments of Starbucks Coffee. More information about the park can be found at www.roundrocktexas.gov/playforall

2nd Annual Reindeer Run registration is now open!

Roger Heaney — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:36:00 GMT

The Rotary Club of Round Rock Sunrise and the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department present the second annual Reindeer Run, a 5k timed run and family fun run to raise funds for building a Play for All Abilities Park now currently under construction at Rabb Park. The 2011 Reindeer Run is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 4 at Old Settlers Park.

Cost:
Adult $25 per participant includes t-shirt, Youth (11-17) $20 includes t-shirt, Kids (2-10) FREE with parent or guardian-no shirt and no registration required.

Schedule:
5:00 p.m. - 5k Timed Run (no walkers)
6:15 p.m. - 5k Family 5k Fun Run at dusk

Participants enjoy holiday decorations and Christmas music as they run/walk through the City of Round Rock's premiere park!

Rockin' Around the Holidays Bazaar Arts & Crafts Show this Saturday!

Roger Heaney — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:16:00 GMT

The City of Round Rock's Clay Madsen Recreation Center invites you to the 10th Annual Rockin Around the Holidays Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, November 12th. Admission is FREE so come shop from more than 70 vendors selling arts, crafts, jewelry, and more.

Santa will visit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Professional pictures available with Santa for additional fee. Bring the entire family to this FREE event!

Overflow parking is available offsite at nearby parking lots. For more information about the event, call the Clay Madsen Recreation Center at (512) 218-3220.