As Central Texas grows, so too do the number of businesses and establishments. In an effort to help you keep up, we have decided to compile a seasonal rundown of what’s new and what’s coming soon to Georgetown and Round Rock. With that in mind, here is your winter 2018 rundown:
Now Open
Georgetown
OoLaLa
Location: 714 S. Austin Ave. – Georgetown Square
A Salado-based gift shop and clothing boutique.
Greenhouse Craft Food
Location: 708 S. Austin Ave. – Georgetown Square
A local farm-to-table restaurant serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch as well as beer and wine. Georgetown’s location features the small menu as Round Rock along with a few unique dishes like crispy smoked ribs, brisket enchiladas and smoked meatloaf.
All Things New
Location: 823 S. Austin Ave. – Georgetown Square
A flower shop offering everything from flower arrangements to plants, antiques, gifts and home décor.
1984 American Shaman
Location: 3415 Williams Drive, Georgetown
A CBD oil store offering ultra-concentrated hemp oils that work to support and bring relief to the body and mind.
Urban Cottage Home and Gift
Location: 1110 Williams Drive
A local business selling home décor, gift items, apparel and refurbished vintage furniture and antiques.
Round Rock
Board & Brush Creative Studio
Location: 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Suite 470
A DIY workshop to create personalized wood signs, trays and boxes.
Attic Salt
Location: 4401 N. I-35 – Round Rock Premium Outlets
A national retain chain selling dresses, T-shirts, jewelry, accessories and more.
Lupe Tortilla
Location: 240 Bass Pro Drive
Mexican eatery, Lupe Tortilla, offers a menu full of seafood, fajitas, margaritas and more!
Dogtopia
Location: 1500 S. A.W. Grimes Blvd., Suite 150
Calling all dog lovers! Dogtopia offers dog day care, boarding and a spa facility! Basically, it’s your one-stop shop for your fur baby.
Liberty Barbecue
Location: 103 E. Main Street
Located in downtown Round Rock, Liberty Barbecue serves up barbecue, flatbreads and a full bar.
Subzero Nitrogen Ice Cream
Location: 200 University Blvd., Suite 630
Head out to Subzero Nitrogen Ice Cream for a variety of flavors and toppings to instantly freeze for a denser, creamier ice cream.
Coming Soon
Zoes Kitchen
Location: 1201 W. University Ave. Suite 105
Wolf Ranch Town Center is going to get a new addition in January: Zoes Kitchen. The Mediterranean fast-casual chain offers falafel, kabobs, Moroccan citrus roasted chicken and more!
Clearly Eye Care
Location: 1900 University Blvd., Suite 200
Searching for a new eye doctor? Clearly Eye Care is expected to open before the end of the year and offer contact lens fitting, allergy and dry eye treatments, pediatric exams and diagnostics and treatment for some ocular diseases.
Wayback Burgers
Location: 1900 University Blvd., Suite 103
Sometimes, nothing is better than a burger, fries and a milkshake! Before the end of this year, Wayback Burgers will open and offer a menu full of burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, milkshakes and more.
Gino’s Vino Osteria
Location: 1400 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Suite 200
Gino’s Vino Osterio, an Italian eatery with a location in Austin, is expected to open its second location in Round Rock in February of 2019.
Note: this list is not comprehensive.
Stay tuned for the next edition of the rundown, coming March 2019.
Do you have any questions about the Central Texas region? Give our team a call! We would be happy to answer any questions you have!
Events are a dime a dozen in an area as big as North Austin. What events and festivals are happening in September? Here’s a look at some of the most notable North Austin events and festivals to enjoy with your friends and family:
Splash Jam
Sept. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Enjoy live music, food concessions, inflatables, carnival games and rides, a washer tournament at 4 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Swim in Milburn Pool from 1 to 8 p.m. – regular pool rates apply.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Sept. 5 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Recycling Center – 310 Deepwood Drive
Cost: FREE for City of Round Rock water utility customers. For non-resents, the cost to drop off materials is $40 per car.
Movies in the Park
Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Grab your family, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a screening Ratatouille. Food is welcome, but glass containers are prohibited.
Market Days on the Square
Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Georgetown Town Square
A variety of vendors set up tents around the town square for a day of shopping. Vendors include arts & crafts, jewelry, unique clothing, woodcrafts and more.
Pfurry Splash Party
Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Scott Mentzer Pool – Pflugerville
Cost: $5 per dog (cost includes two humans)
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City of Leander Public Works – 607 Municipal Drive, Leander
Cost: Free for Williamson County Residents
Brew for the Heart
Sept. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Whitestone Brewery – 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 5, Ste. 500
Cost: FREE
Beer, music and a raffle. The event benefits HeartGift.
Games on Main
Sept. 11, 18, 25 at 8 p.m.
Prete Main Street Plaza – Round Rock
Cost: $40
Meet up with some of your Round Rock neighbors to learn a variety of yard games: washers, corn hole, ladder golf and more. Only for ages 21+. Register here.
Movies in the Park
Sept. 14 at 7:45 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Grab your family, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a screening Cars 3. Food is welcome, but glass containers are prohibited.
Children’s Safety Seminar Hosted by Cedar Park Police
Sept. 15 from 12 to 8 p.m.
Hill Country Bible Church – 12124 RM 620
Cost: Free, but donations are appreciated
Self-defense tips for ages 3 to 18.
Old Town Summer Nights Final 2018 Event
Sept. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Old Town Leander – 100 N. Brushy Street
Cost: FREE
Concert, shopping opportunities, farmers market, the Leander Car Show and dining options.
Family Campout
Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. to September 22 at 11 a.m.
Old Settlers Park – Round Rock
Cost: $10-$15
Spend the night in Old Settlers Park! Each participant receives two meals, s’mores and a t-shirt. Register here.
Movies in the Park
Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Elizabeth Milburn Park – Cedar Park
Cost: FREE
Grab your family, blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a screening Despicable Me 3. Food is welcome, but glass containers are prohibited.
Georgetown Wine and Music Festival
Sept. 29 from 12 to 8 p.m.
Georgetown Town Square
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at the event
Enjoy a night on The Most Beautiful Square in Texas while sipping on a taste of wine and beer from the participating businesses. Purchase tickets here.
Please note: This list is not comprehensive.
For events in Austin this September, click here.
Do you have any questions about North Austin and its communities? We are here for you. Contact our team anytime.
As the Central Texas region transitions to fall, the change of season brings cooling temperatures, changing leaves, pumpkin patches, autumn-themed events and festivals, football and more. Are you ready for the upcoming season? For those of you looking for something to add to your calendar this fall, here’s a look at some Central Texas fall events and festivals happening this season:
September
1-3
Central Texas State Fair
Belton, TX
23 – 24
Old Pecan Street Festival
Sixth Street Austin
30
AustOberfest
Austin Saengerrunde
30
Texas Craft Brewers Festival
Fiesta Gardens
30
Georgetown Wine and Music Festival
Georgetown Town Square
October
6-15
Austin City Limits Music Festival
Zilker Park
13-14 & 27-28
Ghosts of the Georgetown Square Tours
Georgetown Town Square
14
Oktoberfest
German Free School
26
Halloween Festival
Georgetown Community Center
28
Cedar Park Arts and Crafts Festival
Recreation Center
28
Round Rock Dia de los Muertos Procession and Festival
Centennial Plaza
28
Cedar Park’s Fable Fest
Elizabeth Milburn Park
29
Boo Bash
Georgetown Town Square
TBD
The Great Pumpkin Festival
St. Richards Episcopal Church, Round Rock
31
Trunk-or-Treat
Parking Lot between Lowe’s and Kohl’s in Leander
31
Halloween in the Hall
Cedar Park City Hall
TBD
Fall Fun Festival
Old Settlers Park
November
3-12
Wurstfest
Landa Park, New Braunfels
4-5
Austin Celtic Festival
Fiesta Gardens
5
Texas Monthly BBQ Festival
City Terrace at The Long Center
6 – 8
Fun Fun Fun Fest
Auditorium Shores
10 – 12
Sound on Sound Festival
Sherwood Forest
11
Veterans Memorial Parade and Ceremony
Veterans Memorial Park
23
Turkey Trot
The Long Center
24
Lighting the Square
Georgetown Town Square
Click here for a printable PDF.
Have a festive and fun fall season at these Central Texas fall events and festivals.
Do you have any questions about the greater Austin area or beyond? We specialize in the Williamson County communities and would be honored to help you in any way we can.
How do you plan to celebrate America this Independence Day? If you don’t already have plans, here are some of the best red, white and blue events happening around Central Texas this Fourth of July:
Round Rock’s Frontier Days Celebration
- Location: Main Street and Old Settlers Park
- FREE to the public. Frontier Days, Round Rock’s Fourth of July Celebration, features a parade, fireworks, jalapeno pepper eating contest, carnival rides and more!
- Event Schedule:
- Parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street
- Frontier Days at noon at Old Settlers Park
Sertoma’s Annual 4th of July Family Celebration
- Location: San Gabriel Park
- FREE To the public.
- Event schedule:
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – 60 arts and crafts booths, 20 food vendors, kiddie rides, bounce houses, games and a petting zoo. The “Hometown Parade” starts at the low water crossing on Morrow Street and ends at the Gazebo.
- 12 to 9:30 p.m. – Gazebo entertainment featuring some of the best local and Central Texas talents.
- 9:30 p.m. – “Fabulous Fireworks Finale” by GWPyro.
H-E-B Symphony: 4th of July Concert & Fireworks
- Location: Vic Mathias Shores (Auditorium Shores)
- The event is free and open to the public.
- Fantastic event complete with a firework display over the city skyline backed by symphonic patriotic classics.
- The Austin Symphony Orchestra performs at 8:30 p.m., followed by fireworks around 9:30 p.m.
- Location: Circuit of the Americas
- Fantastic lineup of live music returns to COTA for the third year – doors open at 11 a.m. and tickets are $39.50 -$550.
Leander’s Liberty Fest Ft. Josh Abbott Band
- Location: US 183A South between San Gabriel Pkwy & Hero Way
- The family-friendly event features live music, food and craft vendors, children’s activities and a spectacular firework display. Here is the event schedule:
- 4:30 p.m. – Gates open
- 5-10 p.m. – Activities and vendors
- 6-10 p.m. – Live music
- 9-10 p.m. – Fireworks by Pyrotecnico
Austin is no stranger to great events. Click here for more red, white and blue events around the Austin area this 4th of July.
Contact us for any questions you have about the Central Texas area; we would be happy to help!
We wish everyone a patriotic 4th of July!
There are a lot of factors in play when determining where to buy a home. Individuals right out of college look for the convenience of nearby shops and restaurants, families with children look for a good school district and quiet neighborhood, and retirees look to move closer to their family. It all depends on the current needs of you or your family. What are your current needs? For those of you who have children, I bet you’re looking for a good school district within the Austin area. Have you considered Round Rock ISD? Round Rock’s school district has schools within the City of Round Rock, and portions of both Austin and Cedar Park. Overall, this Austin school district spans approximately 110 square miles. But, that isn’t the important stuff! Take a look below for just about everything you should know about RRISD:
Round Rock ISD By the Numbers
Round Rock ISD’s Students
- Total Student Enrollment: 47,500 students
- African America: 8.6%
- Hispanic: 30.3%
- White: 42.7%
- American Indian: 0.4%
- Asian: 13.5%
- Pacific Islander: 0.2%
- Two or more races: 4.3%
School District Breakdown
- Elementary Schools: 33
- Middle Schools: 10
- High Schools: 5
- Alternative Schools: 4
- Student-teacher ratio: 14.5
Round Rock ISD’s Successes
- Annual Dropout Rate: 0.5 percent
- 64 percent of RRISD’s graduating seniors take the SAT and ACT, scoring well above state and national averages
Past SAT & ACT Scores
- 2014 ACT Scores
- Round Rock ISD: 23.9
- State: 20.9
- Nation: 21
- 2014 SAT Scores
- Round Rock ISD: 1613
- State: 1432
- Nation: 1497
Round Rock ISD’s Specialized High School Programs
- The Academy of International Business and Economics
- The Academy of Professional Studies
- The Academy of Health Science
- The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Round Rock ISD’s International Baccalaureate Program
RRISD offers the International Baccalaureate Program at the following schools:
- Elementary School
- Anderson Mill Elementary School
- Caldwell Heights Elementary School
- Chandler Oaks Elementary School
- Spicewood Elementary School
- Middle School
- Grisham Middle School
- Hernandez Middle School
- High School
- Stony Point High School
- Westwood High School
For more information on Round Rock ISD, visit their website here.
Do you have any questions about RRISD or the Round Rock area? We would be happy to help in any way we can; reach out anytime.
What does fall mean to you? Cooler weather, falling leaves, football, Thanksgiving, Halloween, oh, and pumpkins! Fall wouldn’t be complete without a few Georgetown pumpkin patch visits throughout the month of October. We love going out to select a yearly pumpkin to turn into our Halloween Jack-O-Lantern or our Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Now, we know some of you may already have a favorite pumpkin patch to visit every year; but, if you’re new to the Georgetown community, or you’re just looking for a new pumpkin patch to explore, here are a couple of our favorite pumpkin patches around the Georgetown and North Austin areas.
Happy pumpkin hunting!
Georgetown
Location: 410 E University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626
Hours: Pumpkin patch is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Trunk or Treat: October 31st from 4 to 6 p.m. on the MCMC Lawn.
Round Rock
St. Richard’s Episcopal Church
Location: 1420 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78664
Hours: October 1st to 31st, Sunday to Friday from 12 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cedar Park
Cedar Park First United Methodist Church
Location: 600 West Park Street, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to dark and Sundays 12 p.m. to dark
Fall Fun Fest: October 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fall Fun Fest is a family event with face-painting, bouncy house, games, and food and drinks for purchase.
Liberty Hill – Bertram
Location: 4625 TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605
Hours: Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fun of Fall: Admission to the farm is free but you have to pay for the fall activities. Food and beverages are available for purchase. A big grill, serving hamburgers, sausage wraps, grilled cheese, etc., is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
North Austin
Location: 12881 Pond Springs Road, Austin, TX 78729
Pumpkin Patch is open daily during business hours
Red Barn’s Annual Pumpkinfest: October 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Did you find the perfect pumpkin to carve into this year’s Halloween Jack-O-Lantern? For your reference, here is a link with several pumpkin carving patterns and stencils. Happy carving!
After spending the time carving your pumpkin it can be extremely disappointing for it to rot before Halloween. So, after carving, do the following to ensure your pumpkin doesn’t rot before Halloween:
- Spray all the carved areas of the pumpkin with a bleach solution (1 tablespoon of bleach per quart of water)
- Allow the bleach to penetrate the pumpkin and let dry for approximately 20 minutes
- Once dry, rub all the carved areas with petroleum jelly
- Applying the bleach and petroleum jelly will help keep your pumpkin from rotting before Halloween
- And, as an extra precautionary measure, always keep your pumpkin out of direct sunlight
Do you have any questions about the Georgetown community? We love our community and would be happy to answer any questions you may have!
We hope you have a fantastic time at the pumpkin patches and this year’s Halloween Jack-O-Lantern turns out amazing!
Schools out for SUMMER! Kids look at summer as a great opportunity to have fun all the time, and as a parent it can be hard to find activities to keep them entertained. Well, lucky for you, Williamson County has plenty of summer events to keep your child occupied for the summer…pack a picnic and swimsuit and hit the Georgetown lake to soak up the sun, explore the largest known Williamson County cave, or skate the night away at the Austin Sports Arena in Round Rock. The choices are endless.
This Summer fun guide is sure to keep your kiddos entertained and you from going crazy. And, better yet, they are all a short jaunt away from our home of Georgetown Texas. Keep in mind, there are plenty of fun events going on around the Austin area, as well! These are just a couple to keep you close to home while not breaking the pocket book.
We hope you have a great summer of fun!
Do you know of any fun kid-friendly events for the summer? Let us know, we would love to hear about it.
Would you like to know more about Georgetown? Well, we live here as well and would love to provide you with more information on our great area! Give me a call anytime!
Resources:
https://communityimpact.com/austin/arts-entertainment/2016/05/11/summer-fun-guide/