Happy Wednesday, Round Rock — and welcome to the very first edition of Doing Round Rock! 👋 We're your new free weekly guide to the best of our town: things to do, good news, local eats, and the deals worth knowing.
Father's Day is this Sunday, the World Cup is rolling, and there's free fun all over town this week — from Family Night at the food truck park to the 20th annual Juneteenth Festival. Let's get into it.
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🎁 Father's Day Gift Guide: Shop Local in Round Rock
Skip the big-box scramble — every one of these is right here at home.
Homemade syrups from Paige's Bakehouse
The perfect addition to Dad's morning coffee — think butter pecan, shortbread, and honey nut.
📍 110 E Anderson Ave, Round Rock
Visit Paige's Bakehouse →
Tee time at Back 9 Golf Indoor Simulator
Open 24/7 and BYOB. Book Dad a tee time and send him off with a six-pack to play St. Andrews for the day.
📍 101 Star Ranch Blvd N #101, Hutto
Book a tee time →
Guided trip from Living Waters Fly Fishing
Whether he needs new gear or a guided tour with the experts, Living Waters is your spot.
📍 103 N. Brown Street, Round Rock
Plan his trip →
Growler from Bluebonnet Beer Company
Your go-to for the beer-loving dad. Grab a growler to go from the taproom — gift certificates available too.
📍 1700 Bryant Drive #107, Round Rock
Visit the taproom →
Custom-etched Jack Daniel's Single Barrel at The Ruby Bar
A custom-engraved 375ml bottle of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, ready for pickup. Reserve yours at the link.
📍 400 Fannin Ave., Round Rock
Reserve a bottle →
⚽ Where to Watch the World Cup in Round Rock
Pull up a stool — these local spots are showing the matches:
The Rock Sports Bar — wall-to-wall TVs and a true sports-bar atmosphere.
Backporch Social — big patio, yard games, and food-truck bites.
Q Bola — Cuban plates and cocktails for a lively watch.
Purely Provisions — downtown Main Street wine bar and café.
The Brass Tap — craft-beer bar with dozens of taps on tap.
Third Base — classic Round Rock sports bar with screens galore.
Anchor Bar — famous for Buffalo wings and cold beer.
Rowdy Cowboy — boots-and-beer country bar energy.
Besos Cantina — margs and Mexican plates in a festive room.
Finley's — easygoing neighborhood bar and grill.
💸 Round Rock on a Budget
The week's best local deals, freebies, and happy hours:
Blue Corn Harvest
$6 Mexican martinis + $5 frozen margaritas · Thursday 6/18
📍 2980 Joe DiMaggio Blvd #150 · See the deal →
Kalahari Spa — locals only
$25 Halotherapy Salt Room (Thu) · $20 off facials + free saunas (Tue)
📍 3001 Kalahari Blvd · See local deals →
The Ruby Hotel
Free day pool pass with a $50 food/drink spend · Mon–Wed, noon–5pm
📍 400 Fannin Ave · Plan a pool day →
Rock'N River Water Park
50% off tickets after 5pm
📍 800 Harrell Pkwy · Get tickets →
The Picklr
Free Pickleball 101 lesson · Saturday 6/20, 11am
📍 3021 I-35 #240 · Reserve a spot →
Purely Provisions
$5 Wine Wednesdays
📍 212 W Main St · See the special →
📅 Events This Week
Family Night at Sunset on the 'Rise Food Truck Park
🗓 Wednesday 6/17, 6–8pm
📍 1 Indian Meadows Drive
Free face painting, raffle prizes, games, and discounted kids' meals.
Trailside Market
🗓 Saturday 6/20, 9am–12pm
📍 600 North Lee Street
Market vendors, music, a playground, and hiking.
Round Rock Juneteenth Festival (20th annual)
🗓 Saturday 6/20, 4–11:30pm
📍 Yonders Point, Old Settlers Park
A free family celebration with live music (Aloe Blacc, DJ Spinderella, Keith Frank), specialty food vendors, and a BBQ cookoff. Parking $10.
Dad's Golf FREE at Monster Mini Golf
🗓 Sunday 6/21, all day
📍 3916 Gattis School Road
Free indoor mini golf for dads on Father's Day.
Unity in the Community Day
🗓 Sunday 6/21, 5–8pm
📍 Dell Diamond
Vintage car show, hoops with the RR Police Dept, food, bounce houses, vendors, and face painting.
Free Animal Microchip Event
🗓 Tuesday 6/23, 2–6pm
📍 1804 Frontier Trail
Round Rock Animal Control hosts a free pop-up microchip event (while supplies last) so lost pets can find their way home.
📰 Community News & Headlines
Fresh from around town this week:
The Texas Volts make their Dell Diamond debut — Round Rock's new pro women's softball team plays its first home game June 18. Read more…
A second Burlington opens at University Oaks — the discount retailer adds another Round Rock store. Read more…
Historic Palm House is getting a restoration — one of Round Rock's oldest homes is being carefully preserved. Read more…
The Lodge Card Club reopens — the popular poker room is back in business in Round Rock. Read more…
Nominate a Round Rock “Local Legend” — the city is taking community nominations through June 30. Read more…
🏡 Real Estate Corner
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.
🌯 Restaurant Spotlight
Barrio Burrito Bar (Round Rock)
📍 661 Louis Henna Blvd, Ste 330 · Greenlawn Crossing · ⭐ 4.7 on Google
Round Rock just scored the first Texas location of Barrio Burrito Bar — fast-casual Tex-Mex that's fresh, bold, and built your way. Walk the line, pick your base, then pile on proteins, toppings, and house-made sauces until it's exactly what you wanted.
What to order: a loaded build-your-own burrito or bowl, crispy quesadillas, or the over-the-top nachos. Plenty of veggie-friendly options too, and most plates land in the $10–20 range.
The vibe: bright, quick, and casual with outdoor seating — easy for a weeknight family dinner or a fast lunch on the go.
☕ Poll of the Week
Round Rock's Best Coffee Shop - Cast Your Vote:
Winner gets the spotlight in an upcoming issue.
That's a wrap for this week. Reply and tell us where you're watching the World Cup — we might feature you next time. See you next Wednesday! 👋
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