Texas' biggest LEGO fan convention lands right here in Round Rock this weekend. Brick Rodeo fills Kalahari's convention center with hundreds of custom builds from master builders across the country — castles, cityscapes, Star Wars dioramas, and creations you have to see to believe.

Public days are Saturday, July 25 (9am–6pm) and Sunday, July 26 (10am–4pm), with vendors, activities, and plenty of inspiration for the builders in your house. General passes are $25 in advance ($30 day-of), and kids 2 and under are free.

Go early — the good stuff draws a crowd, and you can make a full day of it with the waterpark next door.

📍 Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Blvd
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Congrats to Sheryl A, who won a 2-night stay at The Liney Moon in Dripping Springs! 🎊

Keep an eye on our Instagram page for the next giveaway!

Since our winner is headed there, here's the peek you didn't know you needed. The Liney Moon is an 8-acre Hill Country hideaway in Dripping Springs — about an hour southwest of us, minutes from the wineries and breweries that made Drippin' famous.

The property mixes ten sleek, light-filled Horseshoe Cottages with a trio of cozy tiny homes (the "Triplets") and the four-bedroom Stellar House, which sleeps a whole crew for reunions and celebrations. Between the resort-style pool with day beds, fire pits, a putting green, and a Scandinavian-style chapel on site, it's equal parts date-night escape and girls'-trip HQ.

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A running list of the best local deals, freebies, and happy hours:

Rock'N River Water Park
50% off after 5pm — twilight admission is $10 adults / $9 kids (vs. $20/$18 regular)
📍 800 Harrell Pkwy · Get tickets →

Blue Corn Harvest
Thirsty Thursday — $6 Mexican martinis + $5 frozen ritas, plus 10% off for teachers & healthcare workers · kids eat free Mondays
📍 2980 Joe DiMaggio Blvd #150 · See the deal →

The Yogurt Experience
$5 fill-up cup every Monday
📍 200 University Blvd, Ste 230 · Get the scoop →

Buddy's Burgers
$5 margs & $4 beers · Mon–Wed, 3–6:30pm
📍 1551 E Old Settlers Blvd · See the deal →

Jack Allen's Kitchen
Monday Happy Hour, 3–9pm — half off starters, $5 frozen margs, and $1 off all drinks
📍 2500 Hoppe Trl · See the deal →

Kalahari (locals only)
Weekday Wellness spa discounts Mon–Thu, plus free valet when you dine at the resort — bring your ID (40-mile radius)
📍 3001 Kalahari Blvd · See locals deals →

Summer Reading Challenge: Unearth a Story
Free prizes for reading — all ages, no library card needed, through July 30
📍 Round Rock Public Library / ReadSquared app · Sign up →

Friday Fun Nights: Texas Luau
🗓 Friday, July 24, 7:30–10pm
📍 Lakeview Stage, Old Settlers Park, 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd
A free island night in the park: hula and fire performances from Grace Hula Company, kalua-smoked pig, free Lone Star and Summer Moon coffee, event t-shirts, and games for all ages.

Acoustic Evening at Instill Coffee
🗓 Friday, July 24, 5–7pm
📍 1551 E Old Settlers Blvd
Live acoustic music with your evening latte at one of Round Rock's newest coffee shops — an easy, low-key start to the weekend.

Purple Martin Parties with Travis Audubon
🗓 Friday & Saturday, July 24–25, 8–9pm (also July 31–Aug 1 & Aug 7–8)
📍 Roost site announced closer to the date at travisaudubon.org
Hundreds of thousands of purple martins swirl into their roost at dusk before migrating to South America — free, unforgettable, and worth bringing a lawn chair for.

Express Open Their Longest Homestand of the Season
🗓 Friday, July 24 – Tuesday, Aug 4 (most games 7:05pm)
📍 Dell Diamond, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd
Twelve straight home games, starting with postgame fireworks and Christmas in July on Friday, a Spazmatics '80s Night concert Saturday (6:05pm), Kids Day Sunday, $1 hot dogs Monday, and Half-Price Ticket Tuesday.

Trailside Market
🗓 Saturday, July 25, 9am–12pm
📍 Memorial Park, 600 North Lee St
Your Saturday-morning standby: market vendors, music, a playground, and hiking on the trail.

RRISD Summer Enrollment Pop-Up
🗓 Saturday, July 25, 9:30am–12pm
📍 Hernandez Middle School, 1901 Sunrise Rd
One-stop help getting kids enrolled for the 2026–27 school year, with district reps on hand to answer questions.

Free Lunch for Teachers at Jack Allen's Kitchen
🗓 Tuesday, July 28, 11am–3pm
📍 2500 Hoppe Trl
Teachers and school workers eat lunch free (dine-in, select menu) — a well-earned thank-you before the new school year.

Just ahead: Waterpark After Dark at Kalahari (21+)
🗓 Saturdays, Aug 1 & Aug 15, 10pm–2am
📍 Kalahari Resorts, 3001 Kalahari Blvd
An adults-only night at America's largest indoor waterpark: live DJ, glow party in the Grotto, waterpark bars, and much shorter lines.

Good things happening around town this week:

Thinking about buying, selling, or simply curious what homes are selling for around town? Our Real Estate Corner highlights notable local listings, market insights, and trends shaping the Round Rock housing market.

2259 Sarabanda St, Round Rock 78681
$949,999 · 4 bed · 3.5 bath · 3,116 sqft

New construction on a corner lot in Sauls Ranch East — the "Mesquite" floor plan puts two bedrooms plus a dedicated study on the main level, with a quartz-island kitchen open to a soaring family room. Upstairs: two more bedrooms, a game room, and an office nook. A dramatic 9-foot sliding glass door opens the living space onto the covered patio, and the 3-car garage handles the rest.

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