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Enjoy this Hometown Holiday playlist on your next visit to Downtown

Experience the (hometown) holiday season in Downtown Round Rock with the perfect soundtrack to match! We’ve compiled a Spotify playlist of festive tunes to add a little cheer to your stroll through Downtown. Turn it up on your drive to Downtown to get the whole family in the spirit! From Shinyribs and Johnnyswim to Kacey […]

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Hometown Holiday jingles back to Main Street Dec. 1-31

Downtown Round Rock is set to transform into the cozy, hometown backdrop of your favorite Hallmark movie as Hometown Holiday returns Dec. 1! Beginning when the sun sets on December 1 and twinkling to life every night through the end of the month, you and yours can delight in a festive family outing complete with glittering trees,

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Family, flavor, and tradition come together at Recuerdos Tex-Mex in Downtown Round Rock

Recuerdos Tex-Mex has been a staple in Downtown Round Rock for over nine years, serving locals and visitors alike with cheesy enchiladas and a generous helping of family charm, seven days a week. When the Ontiveros family took over the business in 2020, they knew two things: they didn’t want to change the recipes or

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All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Step into the wizarding world of Harry Potter at Downtown Round Rock’s Haute Boutique

Potterheads are in for a treat this fall as Haute Boutique transforms into Hogwarts through Halloween night. Visitors can enjoy an immersive display throughout the boutique, along with giveaways every Saturday, plus Butterbeer and Harry Potter-themed treats in the Hautie Cafe. Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw, there’s magic waiting for everyone! Haute

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Giddy up ghouls! Hometown Halloween returns to Main Street Oct. 31

There are sweet trails ahead at the 10th annual Hometown Halloween on Oct. 31 from 3-7 p.m.! Your little ghouls and goblins will kick off the holiday with face painting, trick-or-treating at Downtown businesses, live music, giveaways, and more! After their fill of candy, head to one of our Downtown eateries for a festive family meal. Check out

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Round Rock Arts Fest returns to Downtown, features more than 100 vendors

The Round Rock Arts Fest, which originally started as “Chalk Walk” and has been held at Dell Diamond in recent years, is returning to Downtown Round Rock from October 4-6. This free event will be held at Centennial Plaza (301 West Bagdad) and feature a variety of vendors, performances, with an Oktoberfest twist provided by Bluebonnet Beer Company.

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Calling all art lovers! Fall PopUp art series continues Nov. 16 in Downtown Round Rock

PopUp art shows return to Prete Plaza Sept. 28 and continue once a month through the end of the year. Each event will feature at least 12 artists and a wide array of art mediums. We recommend making a day of it by visiting the local eateries and shops! All shows will take place from 10 a.m. to

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Free Labor Day weekend concert returns to Prete Plaza Sunday, Sept. 1

Looking for Labor Day weekend plans? Head Downtown on Sunday, Sept. 1 for a free, family-friendly concert! Grab a bite at a Downtown restaurant, and then head to Prete Plaza with your blankets or lawn chairs before the music kicks off at 6 p.m. Event Details Schedule of Performances The event, sponsored by the AFM of Austin, also features

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Paige’s Bakehouse serves sweet treats and hometown charm to Downtown Round Rock

Babycakes, cake pops, and cookies, oh my! Paige’s Bakehouse has been fueling Downtown Round Rock with buttery cookies, custom cakes, specialty baked goods, and a full coffee bar for over 7 years. Owner Paige Morgan Perry loves the bakery’s location, just two blocks north of Main Street. “We absolutely love being here. We get to

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Starting a new chapter: Old library remodel and paseo construction kicks off

The remodel of the old Round Rock Public Library at 216 East Main Street kicked off Monday, May 6. The 44,000-square-foot building, which will maintain its designation as the Griffith Building, will include the Round Rock Visitors Center and a two-story Arts and Culture gallery on the first floor, and the Round Rock Chamber on

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Looking for the perfect mother’s day gift? Head Downtown on May 10 for shopping, cocktails, prizes, and more!

A little birdie told us the moms in your life want three things: a night out, a thoughtful gift, and spa treatments. Join Rhae, Hometown Gift & Decor, and Viva Day Spa from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, May 10 to check off the entire list! Each business will have fun pop-up services, door prize drawings,

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Roll out your mats! Free yoga and pilates classes at Prete Plaza this spring

Roll out your yoga mats! Prete Plaza is hosting free yoga and pilates classes this Saturday, April 13, starting at 8 a.m. First, Round Rock Yoga will kick off its 12th annual Yoga on the Plaza monthly series, continuing through September. After yoga, Downtown business Finding Flow Pilates will offer a free mat pilates class

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Swallow Wines opens in Downtown Round Rock

Swallow Wines officially opened its doors on Feb. 28 at 407 Round Rock Avenue. The tasting room features wines sourced directly from out-of-state wineries and aims to create an approachable, yet elevated wine experience for all guests. Guests can expect a regularly rotated wine-tasting menu, an educational experience, wine tasting flights, food and wine pairings, wines by

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Korean restaurant to open on Main Street Feb. 1

This article was originally published on Eater Austin. A new Korean restaurant is going to open in Round Rock early this year. Ghama Zone Korean will be found at 118 East Main Street  starting on Thursday, February 1. The restaurant’s menu boasts traditional and modern Korean dishes. Of particularly note, there are three specific appetizers. There’s the pockets, which are

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