Downtown Round Rock is not one single attraction, it’s a walkable district filled with restaurants, local businesses, public gathering spaces, and community events. Not to mention the Round Rock Public Library, which is beautiful! It’s an easy place to meet another family, grab something to eat, and add a little extra fun before or after an event.
Prete Main Street Plaza is at the center of much of the activity, hosting live music, markets, festivals, and other community gatherings throughout the year. The plaza’s interactive fountain can also be a fun bonus for kids when it is operating, so you may want to keep a change of clothes in the car.
Family experience varies depending on when you visit. During the day and at city-hosted events, downtown can feel relaxed and family friendly. Busier festivals and evening events may bring larger crowds, street closures, live music, and longer restaurant waits.
There are several places to eat within walking distance, making it easy to turn an event into dinner or a treat. If you have a particular restaurant in mind, check its hours and expected wait before promising hungry kids anything!
Event locations can vary throughout the downtown district, so confirm the exact plaza, street, or business hosting your activity. For outdoor concerts and festivals, review the event instructions to see whether you should bring chairs, blankets, water, or anything else.
Parking and traffic patterns may change during major events. Check the current downtown parking map and allow extra time if streets will be closed. Since much of the fun happens outdoors, keep an eye on the weather and look for cancellation or relocation announcements before leaving home.
Browse the upcoming events below to see what’s happening in Downtown Round Rock.
Kids can trick-or-treat with participating downtown businesses and enjoy face painting, balloon creations, train rides, live music, giveaways and candy. Bring a trick-or-treat bag and costumes for the afternoon on East Main Street.