Events in Rockwall

If you learn one thing about Rockwall, it should be this: no matter what is going on, there will probably be live music. After all, as the Live Music Capital of North Texas, Rockwall has a reputation to maintain. The town’s one-day events, and its month-long concert series, showcase the area’s best bands. So if you’re a music fan, don’t miss any of these annual events in Rockwall.

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Monthly

Family Fun Fridays
Energize your weekend at a neighborhood park. Prior to show time, you can join in dancing, games, and much more. Candy, popcorn, and snow cones will be available for purchase. Activities and games begin at 6 pm, our feature film will start at dusk. Bring out your blankets and lawn chairs as we cap off the night with freshly popped popcorn and our feature film!

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May – July

Concert by The Lake
Concert by the Lake in Rockwall is a free three-month live music series that features a spectacular lineup of tribute and variety bands. Performances are held Thursday nights at The Harbor Amphitheater on the gorgeous Lake Ray Hubbard.
2074 Summer Lee Drive
Rockwall, TX 75032

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May – October

San Jacinto Plaza Music Series
Friday and Saturday Evenings, May through October– 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM
*Concerts begin May 7th*
Celebrate summer!  Spend an evening in Downtown Rockwall’s newest public space, San Jacinto Plaza. Live music Friday & Saturday evenings May through October from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Café-style tables and chairs, as well as seat walls, fill the space.  Guests are welcome to bring chairs, food, and beverages.
Rockwall, TX 75087

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October

Scare on the Square
Sponsored by Friends of Downtown and the Downtown Rockwall Association and supported by Main Street. Kick-off your Halloween celebrations DOWNTOWN! Join us for trick or treat, a hay maze, games, carnival eats, train rides, and LOTS OF CANDY!

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November

Holiday Open House
What a great way to start the holiday shopping season! The Downtown Rockwall Association invites you to their annual late-night shopping event showcasing all their holiday favorites! Downtown shops are open until 9 PM and will be serving jolly good sips, sweets, and specials to help you fill your Christmas list! Come join in the fun and get into the holiday spirit with us! 

Shop Small Saturday
Another fun-filled Saturday of shopping hosted by the Downtown Rockwall Association and Rockwall Main Street. Take a bite out of your holiday shopping and enjoy special promotions! Downtown shops celebrate and thank customers for supporting local! Savings on one-of-a-kind finds are the icing on top! Small Business Saturday supports the American Express Shop Small movement for local merchants. Shop all day starting early at 10 AM until 6 PM. 

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December

Hometown Christmas
Celebrate the season in Historic Downtown Rockwall! The day begins with the Annual Kiwanis Christmas parade at 9 AM! After the parade head downtown for a photo in our vintage sleigh, located in front of the Christmas tree in San Jacinto Plaza. Stick around and visit the Christmas Market for festive food baskets fills, like European-style chocolate, pecans, coffee, pound cakes, dips, and more. Other activities hosted by the Downtown Rockwall Association include the Find Frosty Scavenger Hunt and the Masked and Merry Shopping Event. Visit the information booth in San Jacinto Plaza for maps and prizes. That evening, plan to watch the City of Rockwall's annual tree lighting ceremony at 6 PM.

Holiday Home Tour
Locals and visitors look forward to this annual event! Mark your calendar for December and don't miss this two-day event touring some of Rockwall's most beautiful homes!! The home tour is sponsored by the Downtown Rockwall Association with ticket proceeds subsidizing community events. Home tour and ticket information will be available in November at: https://www.visitrockwall.com/historic-downtown/