The holiday season may feel a little different, but Downtown Round Rock is dressed up for festive, safe family outings throughout the month of December. While the walk-through displays had to take the year off to allow for social distancing, all of the Downtown trees are still aglow and giant stars adorn Brown Street. After […]
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The Downtowner Gallery has been transformed into a gift shop for the holiday season. Art in the gallery is always available for purchase throughout the year, but the “Tiny Treasures” exhibit features art made by local artists with the gift-giving season in mind. Shop for one-of-a-kind pieces that make great stocking stuffers and are light
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We’re feeling extra thankful for our friends and family this Thanksgiving. If you’re looking for a festive, simple way to show your gratitude this season, we’ve got you covered with our Downtown gratitude cards. Print them, cut them out and pass them around like confetti. “I’m the thankfullest for you” would be perfect for a
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The Downtowner Gallery has reopened on Main Street with two new art exhibits. “Pandemic Perspectives” showcases visual art reflecting local and area artists’ personal response to the quarantine or art that is inspired by some aspect of the global pandemic. What is the impact of this major pause and re-set for our planet? How has
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Effective Friday, May 22, some Downtown Round Rock restaurants and bars have reopened at limited capacity to comply with Governor Abbott’s latest executive order. Many restaurants are also still offering curbside delivery and carry-out options. As offerings are constantly changing, we recommend calling or visiting the website of your favorite business to find out details
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Downtown is feeling the love with the heart installations on East Main Street! Local artists were paired with Downtown businesses and were tasked with decorating storefront windows with colorful heart displays. Everyone could use a smile during this trying time, and our artists and businesses were up to the challenge. Participants include- Convention and Visitors
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Downtown businesses need community support now more than ever. As restaurants and retailers have been permitted to reopen at a limited capacity, business owners are working hard to enhance their health and safety procedures to keep their staff and customers healthy. In this recent Austin American-Statesman article, Downtown business owners detail what reopening has looked
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In this time of uncertainty, we could all use a little namaste. Soul Strong Yoga in Downtown Round Rock is here to help! Although their studio is currently closed, they are offering 30 livestream classes every week via Zoom. Their new student special includes 3 weeks of unlimited access to a prerecorded yoga library and
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The Mercantile on Main has announced their plans to donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale of their popular water tower t-shirts to Round Rock Cares. The fund was established by the City of Round Rock, Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, Dell Technologies and the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation to provide financial assistance
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Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan, the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, the Round Rock Chamber and Dell Technologies announced today a new collaboration to assist local small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. “Our entire community is concerned about what recent COVID–19 disruptions to business operations may mean for our local small businesses, and for the families of their employees,” Mayor Morgan said. “Many businesses have chosen to suspend operations based on recommendations from the CDC or have been required to close as a
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With the closure of local schools amidst the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we know Round Rock parents are faced with filling long days with learning and activities for their children. We hope this Downtown coloring and activity page helps in some small way!
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Downtown Round Rock just got a latte more caffeinated! Mi Mundo Coffeehouse and Roastery officially opened their doors at 106 S. Mays Street on Saturday, Feb. 8. In addition to an extensive standard coffee menu, Mi Mundo will offer specialty drinks including honey nut, red hot chile pepper and peanut butter lattes. The menu offerings
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Improvements are coming to East Main Street in early 2020. Round Rock City Council voted at a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26 to approve a $2.39 million contract with G. Hyatt Construction, Inc. for the improvement project. The Council previously rejected the one bid that was received in June 2019 due to the bid cost. Transportation
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Get ready to delight in the lights this season. Gather your family and friends for a festive stroll through Downtown Round Rock. From December 1st through the 31st, enjoy the dazzle of holiday lights as they sparkle, twinkle and glow to life every evening at nightfall. Trees will be covered in twinkling lights and there
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Calling all ghouls, goblins and candy lovers! The fifth annual Hometown Halloween is back in Downtown Round Rock! This spooktacular event is a great way to connect with the community, have fun with your family, and best of all, it creates a stress-free, scare-free environment where the treats are sweet and the activities are far from
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Downtown will play host to six PopUp Art shows this fall in Prete Plaza! The shows will run from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Sept. 14 and 28, Oct. 12 and 26, and Nov. 9 and 16. Over 12 artists will be selling their art and a variety of mediums will be featured. The shows
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Celebrate the end of summer with a splashin’ good time at the Prete Plaza fountain! The Round Rock Public Library will host two splash mobs from 11 a.m.-12 p.m and 6:30 -7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. Bring your water squirters, buckets and a towel! Once you’ve dried off, head over to 3 Star Candy or
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This article was originally published in Texas Monthly. Even with all the success he’s enjoyed at Black Iron Barbecue in Pflugerville, John Brotherton had something to prove in Round Rock. He opened Curly’s Carolina, TX Barbeque on Main Street there in 2013 and had to close it a year later. It stung, so when he was searching for a
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Giant helium inflatables, creative floats and marching bands will again take over Downtown Round Rock this year for the 2019 Sertoma July 4th Parade! The 1.5-mile route runs north along Mays Street between Mays Crossing and U.S. 79, with a 9 a.m. start time to beat the summer heat. Parking will be available in public
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Penfold Theatre Company presents “Henry V” free-of-charge from 8 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings May 30-June 22 and Sunday, June 23. The production will take place at the Centennial Plaza amphitheater in Downtown Round Rock. Henry V marks the ninth installment in the company’s “Penfold in the Park” series, an annual offering of free,
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