Killeen Community Center Open House

The Killeen Community Center will be hosting an open house from noon to 3 p.m. July 25 at 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., so that residents will the opportunity to see the latest offerings at the center.

Copperas Cove Parks and Rec Town Hall Meeting

Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation will host a town hall meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. July 25 at the Civic Center, 1206 W. Avenue B, to educate the public on happenings, standards, upcoming changes and events. Specific topics will include: capitol improvement happenings within the parks and recreation golf course, the newly created Bike & […]

Tip A Cop 2018

The Killeen Police Department will be hosting Tip A Cop 2018 from 5 to 9 p.m. July 26 at Texas Roadhouse, 3709 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, where the police will be serving food. All proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics athletes in the area.

Music on the Lawn

There will be a free music on the lawn event from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 27 at Fort Hood, behind the Chili’s Grill and Bar off 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. The event will include a live performance by Izis La Enfermera de La Salsa with a full band. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/233544287395872/

2nd Annual HEFTY Bend the Bar

Summit Family Recreation Center 620 S Fryers Creek Cir, Temple, TX, United States

Summit Family Recreation Center will host its 2nd Annual HEFTY Bend the Bar event July 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center, 620 S Fryers Creek Cir, Temple. Registration is free but spots are limited. Preregistered competitors will receive a vendor gift bag and a Bend The Bar commemorative t-shirt. Divisions will be […]

Killeen Fly a Kite

The city of Killeen will host “Fly a Kite” from 9 a.m. to noon July 28 at Long Branch Park in Killeen. Attendees are asked to bring their own kites and to meet at the pavilion near the skate park. The first 100 participants will also receive a free kite upon arrival.  

Back to School Bash

The Armed Services YMCA Killeen will host a Back to School Bash from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28 at the Harker Heights Wellness Center, 110 Mountain Lion Road, Harker Heights. The bash will feature carnival rides, games, fun and music. The first 500 children that enroll that day or that are already enrolled […]

Belton Smoke Alarm Distribution

The Belton Fire Department will be teaming up with the Red Cross to distribute free smoke detectors to the community from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28. Volunteers will go door-to-door in Miller Heights to distribute the free smoke alarms. Registration for volunteers begins at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1215 S. Wall […]

Pride of Killeen No. 620 Family Fun Day

Pride of Texas No. 620, P.H.A. of Texas, will be hosting a family fun day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28 in the parking lot behind the lodge in Downtown Killeen at 410 N. Eighth St., Killeen. The event will feature free hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, potato salad and other food, as well […]

Urban Air Adventure Park job fair

There will be a job fair at Urban Air Adventure Park, 2102 Jennifer Drive, Killeen, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28. To apply, visit urbanairkilleen.com

Barnyard Bash

Chick-fil-A will host a Barnyard Bash from 4:30 to 8 p.m. July 28 at 1402 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen. Children in attendance will be able to enjoy a petting zoo and those under 12 years of age can enjoy a free ice cream dream.

Michael Keeton Benefit Show

The Michael Keeton Benefit Show, a live wrestling event will start at 5 p.m. July 28 at the Killeen Army National Guard Armory, 3101 S. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen. Tickets are $10 for adult and $5 for children. All proceeds will go to benefit the family of Michael Keeton. Country music artist John Mixell will […]

Army Entertainment Comedy Tour ft. Carlos Mencia

Carlos Mencia will be among some of the comedians performing at 6:30 p.m. July 28 at Abrams Physical Fitness Center, 62nd Street and Support Avenue, Bldg. 23001, as part of the Army Entertainment Comedy Tour. The event is open to all ages 18 and older. Tickets may be purchased at Leisure Travel Services, Bldg. 136, […]

Copperas Cove Movie in the Park

Copperas Cove Parks and Recreation, 1206 West Avenue B, will be hosting a movie in the park from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. July 28. Attendees will be able to vote on the movie to be screened; the choices are “The Lion King” or the “The Croods.” The showing will be free for families and attendees […]

July 2018 Military Family Day

Candlelight Ranch, 6408 Muleshoe Bend Trail, Marble Falls, will host their monthly Military Family Day from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 29. Activities will include: zip lining, equine therapy, hiking, fishing, and challenge courses. These events are open and free to any and all military families with children, with any and all abilities, including: […]

Belton Fourth of July Kick-Off BBQ

Yettie Polk Park 101 S. Davis St., Belton, TX, United States

PRCA Rodeo Belton will host a Fourth of July Kick-Off Barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 29 at Yettie Polk Park. Lunch will be $5.  

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Christmas in July Parranda edition

Christmas in July Bazaar, the Parranda edition, will be from 3 to 7 p.m. July 29 at Courtyard by Marriott Killeen, 1721 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen. There will be vendors, food and drink specials, performances by Izis La Enfermera de La Salsa with a full and master percussionist, Edwin Clemente. The event is free […]

Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive

The Killeen Police Department will host a Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 at the Killeen Community Center, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen.

Hood Howdy

Fort Hood Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host Hood Howdy from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Aug.10 at Club Hood off of 24th Street and Wainwright Drive. The event will be dedicated to information for newcomers and a mini-career fair. This family friendly event will be an opportunity to connect with neighbors and for […]

Mermaids and Pirates Night

Chick-fil-A will be hosting a Mermaids and Pirates night from 5 to 8 p.m. July 31 at 201 E. Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights. Children are invited to come dressed up for a night of fun activities. Those in costume will receive a free kids meal.

Temple Police Department

The Temple Police Department is currently hiring and will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Temple City Police Department, 209 E. Avenue A, Temple, to answer questions about those interested in becoming a Temple police officer. The exam will be Aug. 11. Visit https://www.ci.temple.tx.us/ for more information.

Dinosaur George

Killeen youth will have the opportunity to redeem their completed summer log for admission to see Dinosaur George from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 2 at the Killeen Arts and Activities Center, 801 N. Fourth St., Bldg. B, Killeen. Attendees will be able to learn about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures indigenous to the Central […]

Friday Night Soiree and Silent Auction in Salado

The Salado Chamber of Commerce will host a Friday Night Soiree and Silent Auction from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at Tenroc Event Center in the Sirena Room, 5471 Thomas Arnold Road, Salado. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served at the reception featuring participating Art Fair artists and music by saxophonist Rodney Howell. […]

Rodeo Dance in Gatesville

The Gatesville Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a Rodeo Dance at 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Gatesville Civic Center, 301 Veterans Memorial Loop, Gatesville. This old-fashioned community dance will be for all ages. Ed Leonard will play classic two-stepping country music and admission is free with a rodeo wristband.

Operation Stand Down Central Texas Breakfast Fundraiser

OSDCT will host a breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Aug. 4 at Applebee’s Grill and Bar, 2525 E. Highway 190, Copperas Cove. Proceeds will help with the organization’s mission to help homeless veterans and their families.