Special Events : Main Street Plaza, City of Round Rock

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!

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!

You're Invited to the Main Street Plaza Grand Opening Celebration!

Roger Heaney — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:49:00 GMT

The City of Round Rock is excited to announce that the Main Street Plaza is almost completed and we're ready to celebrate! Join us for a FREE Street and Plaza Festival on Saturday, October 1 from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm to officially open the Main Street Plaza for public use.

The celebration will include live entertainment provided by Quinns and Junior's Grill & Icehouse, food and refreshments, vendor booths, plaza light show, surprise entertainment as well as the unveiling of the new interactive water fountain. The festival will also include face painting, FREE ice cream from Maggie Moo's and a petting zoo with the Round Rock Library. The festivities will lead up to a Movie in the Plaza at dusk featuring Toy Story 3 brought to you by University Federal Credit Union.

You've heard of Movies in the Park; well this is Movies in the Plaza! At sundown, Toy Story 3 will be shown on a giant screen in the plaza! Bring your own chairs or find a space in the built-in seating around the plaza. Sit back, relax, and enjoy FREE fun for the entire family at the Main Street Plaza Grand Opening Celebration!

Entertainment schedule:
5:30pm Ribbon cutting/Water fountain/Historic marker presentation
6:00pm LIVE music on main stage with Quinn's Jessie Gonzalez
7:00pm LIVE music on main stage with Quinn's Mike Goodrich
8:00pm Surprise performance!
8:45pm Movie in the Plaza Toy Story 3 on the main stage