Light Up the Lake and Holiday Events in Round Rock: Your December 5–12 Local Guide

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Light Up the Lake and Holiday Events in Round Rock: Your December 5–12 Local Guide

Discover free holiday lights, live music, and family-friendly events happening across Round Rock and nearby towns this week.

Light Up the Lake (Holiday Festival – Night 1)

📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 p.m. (festival opens), lights/music begin ~6:45 p.m.
📍 Location: Old Settlers Park – 3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
🎟️ Admission: Free
📄 Details: A massive holiday-lights festival around the lake with live music at the new Lakeview Stage, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

🔗 Event Registration

Light Up the Lake (Holiday Festival – Night 2)

📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 p.m. – evening
📍 Location: Old Settlers Park, Round Rock
🎟️ Admission: Free
📄 Details: Night two of Round Rock’s largest holiday celebration. Great for walking under lights, grabbing hot cocoa, and enjoying the seasonal atmosphere.

🔗 Event Registration

Hometown Holiday Parklet Shows – Downtown Free Live Music

📅 Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

🕒Time: • Parklet #3: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. •

Prete Plaza Stage: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Downtown Round Rock – Parklet #3 & Prete Plaza, 221 E Main St, Round Rock

🎟️ Admission: Free

🔗 Event Schedule:

📄 Details: Live holiday performances downtown. Bring a jacket, stroll Main Street, grab dinner, and enjoy festive music under the lights.

Hometown Holiday Parklet Shows – Weekday Music Series

📅 Dates:
• Tuesday, December 9, 2025
• Wednesday, December 10, 2025
• Thursday, December 11, 2025
• Friday, December 12, 2025

🕒 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (parklets)

7:00 p.m. – 8:30/9:00 p.m. (Prete Plaza stage — varies by day)

📍 Location: Downtown Round Rock – various parklets + Prete Plaza 📌 Google Map (Prete Plaza): https://maps.app.goo.gl/TXf5Kt1mhsWWqj2EA

🎟️ Admission: Free 🔗 Event Details / Schedule: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/event/hometown-holiday-shows-2025/

📄 Details: A full week of live holiday music across downtown. Easy mid-week outing, super walkable, festive, and great for supporting Main Street businesses.

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