
Parks and Recreation Calendar | Special Events blog | Pictures
The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation hosts athletic, cultural and family events each year to make positive and memorable experiences for the Round Rock community. Chat about city happenings on our Special Events blog. See pictures of special events on our Flickr site.
5K for Clay
The 5K for Clay is a fun run/walk for everyone held in August at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center.
Christmas Family Night
In December, Christmas Family Night is a free event celebrating the spirit of the season with activities for the entire family in historic Downtown Round Rock.
Daddy-Daughter Dance
Just in time for Valentine's Day in February, Dads can enjoy a special dance with their daughters at the Daddy-Daughter Dance with refreshments, dance contest and professional pictures.
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
In spring, the Easter Bunny hops by for Round Rock's Flashlight Easter Egg Hunts, at Old Settlers Park. Enjoy a Movie in the Park after the hunts.
Fall Fun Festival
The Fall Fun Festival in October is a fun and free event for toddlers and preschoolers with carnival games, a hayride and more. Come in your Halloween costume!
July 4/Frontier Days Celebration
Our July 4/Frontier Days Celebration includes a parade, watermelon and fireworks.
Movies in the Park
Time Warner Cable presents popular movies during the summer with Movies in the Park at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock.
MudQuest Family Adventure
The MudQuest Family Adventure is a mud run for the entire family! Be warned! You will get muddy from head to toe during this adventure at Old Settlers Park. Round Rock the Boat Regatta takes place right after the MudQuest Family Adventure.
Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour
Tour historic Williamson County in October during the Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour with courses ranging from 10 to 100 miles.
Rock'N Lights Holiday Light Tour and Village Carnival
Come and experience 2 million lights, 1 1/2 mile path, one must see event of the holiday season! Rock'N Lights is a drive-thru holiday light tour at Old Setttlers Park featuring a carnival with rides at the exit in the Dell Diamond parking lot.
Reindeer Run
The Rotary Club of Round Rock Sunrise and the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department present the Reindeer Run, a 5K fun run to raise money for building a Play for All Abilities Park in Round Rock for children with cognitive or physical challenges.
Rockin' Around the Holidays Bazaar
The annual Rockin’ Around the Holidays Bazaar at Clay Madsen Recreation Center offers more than 90 vendors for holiday shopping in early November.
Round Rock the Boat Regatta
Using cardboard and tapes, contestants compete to see who can keep afloat in the lake at Old Settlers Park during the Round Rock the Boat Regatta. The MudQuest Family Adventure takes place before the Boat Regatta.
Shaylah 5k Spunky Run & 1k Inspiration Walk
Shaylah 5k Spunky Run & 1k Inspiration Walk honors Shaylah Dame and the Shaylah Dame Skatepark. Celebrate Shaylah’s passion for life and love by participating in the benefit driven 1K Inspiration Walk, 5K Fun Run/Walk or both.
Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck provides a unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types – public service, emergency, utility, construction, transportation, delivery and just plain cool – all in one place.
Texas Road Rash Inline Skate
In spring, inline skaters can take part in the Texas Road Rash Inline Skate Marathon and Half Marathon.