Free child ID cards

The Temple Police Department will be issuing child identification cards from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. June 27 at the Temple Public Library, 100 West Adams Avenue, Temple. The cards will be issued  for children ages 3015, containing the child's photo, fingerprint and vital statistics. No information is stored; all records will be deleted at the […]

‘The Word’ Open Mic Night

J Kowboy Wine Bar, 13 E. Avenue B, in downtown Temple, will host The Word, a monthly open mic poetry night, at 3 p.m. June 27. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information on The Word, please visit DiscoverDowntownTempleTX.com or call 254-298-5379.

Independence Day Kickoff Celebration

Kouma Express 4883 S Clear Creek Rd, Bldg. 48830, Fort Hood, TX, United States

Exchange III Corps and Fort Hood Family Housing will host an Independence Day Kickoff Celebration on Friday, June 29 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Kouma Express, Building 48830 off of Clear Creek Road in Killeen. There will be giveaways, hot dogs, face painting, demos and tastings. Come join in on the fun!

Hot Summer Sounds – Albert Perez Jr & Tejano Crossroads Band

Scott & White Heath Plan will present a performance by Hot Summer Sounds - Albert Perez Jr & Tejano Crossroads Band from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 29 as part of the 20th Annual Hot Summer Sounds Free summer concert series at Miller Park. Hot Summer Sounds provides a unique variety of musical styles that […]

CenTex Aloha Festival

Killeen Civic and Conference Center 3601 S. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX, United States

Pacific Heights Express will host the Central Texas Aloha Festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 30 at Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 South W.S. Young Drive, Killeen. The event will feature cultural live dancing, music, cuisine, vendors, activities for children and arts/crafts. Siva Ori Polynesia will perform day and evening dance shows […]

Student 2 Student Fun and Food Summer Fest

Belton High School's Student 2 Student program will host a Fun and Food Summer Fest from noon to 6 p.m. June 30 at Belton High School, 600 Lake Rd, Belton. This event will be geared towards fun for the whole family, featuring food trucks like Kona Ice and Lowe's Legs; vendors such as Lula Roe […]

Summer of Fun Pool Party

Lions Club Aquatic Center Lion's Club Aquatic Center 1800 East Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX, United States

Vintage Church will host its Summer of Fun Pool Party July 1 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Aquatic Center in Killeen. It will be an evening of water slides, splash pads, and more. This event is free and space is limited. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian […]

Belton 4th of July Celebration

The Rodeo Belton Fourth of July Parade will begin at 10 a.m. July 4. The parade, featuring floats, bands, decorated bicycles, classic cars and rodeo riders, will travel down Main Street to Central Avenue, then onto Birdwell Street and Second Street. The 94th Annual PRCA Rodeo Fourth of July Celebration will be from 11 a.m. […]

Caribbean Fest

Songhai Bamboo Roots Association will host a Caribbean Fest from noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Long Branch Park in Killeen. The event is free and will feature vendors and entertainment, including a performance by Baila Pacifica Entertainment dancers.

Fort Hood Independence Day Celebration

The Independence Day Celebration will be from 4 to 10 p.m. July 4 at Fort Hood Stadium. The event will feature live music, food and beverage vendors, family fun and fireworks. Gates will open at 4 p.m. There will be children’s activities, performances by artists such as Phillip Phillips. There are also H-E-B cart races, […]

HEB 4th of July All American Family Fun Fest

Miller Park 1919 North 1st Street, Temple

Temple Parks and Recreation and HEB will host 4th of July All American Family Fun Fest from 4 to 10:30 p.m. July 4 at Miller Park, 1919 North 1st Street, Temple. The free event will include: live music, craft vendors, inflatables, a splash pad, food, activities for children, and a fireworks display 9:30 p.m. For […]

Temple 4th of July All American Family Fun Fest

The Fourth of July All American Family Fun Fest will be from 4 to 10:30 p.m. July 4 at Miller Park, 1919 North First Street, Temple. The free event will feature live music by bands such as the West Travis Band, craft and food vendors, children’s activities and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. For […]

Hot Summer Sounds – Cap City

 Scott & White Heath Plan will present a performance by Hot Summer Sounds - Cap City from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 6 as part of the 20th Annual Hot Summer Sounds Free summer concert series at Miller Park. Hot Summer Sounds provides a unique variety of musical styles that will satisfy music lovers of […]

Camp Invention

Camp Invention will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily July 9 through July 13 at Reeces Creek Elementary, 400 West Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen. Camp is $240 per child, open to children entering grades K through 6. Campers will have the opportunity to "invent the future today." Activities will include: exploration of the […]

14th Annual Cow Appreciation Day

Killeen Chick-Fil-A 1400 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen

Chick-fil-A in Killeen will be hosting its 14th annual Cow Appreciation Day July 10 from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Customers will be able to come to the restaurant dressed in cow costumes/apparel in exchange for a free entree.  (Children wearing anything cow-like will receive a free Kid’s Meal). Free entrees for Cow Appreciation Day must be […]

Bell County Museum E.A. Limmer Jr. Summer Camp

Bell County Museum 201 N Main St, Belton, TX, United States

The Bell County Museum will host its E. A. Limmer Jr Summer Camp July 10 through July 27 . All camps are held Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and will be held before the museum opens to the public. There will be tours of the exhibits, crafts, guest speakers, and more. Themes include […]

Rodney Carrington Live

Rodney Carrington will perform live at the Bell County Expo Center at 8 p.m. July 11. Tickets are available at the Bell County Expo box office, www.bellcountyexpo.com or by phone at 512-474-5664.

Called to the Nations For Your Glory Conference 2018

Karar International Worship Academy will host its Called to the Nations for Your Glory Conference 2018 July 12 through July 14 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. Called to the Nations for His Glory Conference is a conference for all people of all ethnicities. It is a Worship Arts Conference designed to empower, impact and […]

Santa Paws in July

AmeriStor Self Storage 2010 E Elms Road, Killeen, TX, United States

Emancipet Killeen will host its Santa Paws in July event July 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at AmeriStor Self Storage, 2010 E Elms Rd, Killeen. This event will feature Doxie Derby Wiener Dog Races, a doggie wash, a dunk tank, a fishing pond, other fun games for kids and pets, food, music, and […]

Twisted Fork Vegan/Vegetarian Festival

The first annual Twisted Fork Vegan/Vegetarian Festival will be coming to Killeen from 1 to 5:30 p.m. July 15, at a TBA location. Twisted Fork encourages all vegans, vegetarians, and veg-curious locals to attend this free event for a day packed with delicious cuisine, diverse natural vendors, speakers, entertainment, and activities for all ages. There […]

Millennial Family Expo

The Millennial Family Expos will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 21 at 3601 South WS Young Drive, Killeen. This premier event will exhibit products and services for new, expectant, and young families. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy games, food trucks, giveaways, raffles, prizes, crafts, shopping, entertainment and much more. There […]

IMPAC Outreach 2018 Taste of Africa

Killeen Civic and Conference Center 3601 S. W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, TX, United States

IMPAC Outreach will host its 2018 Taste of Africa event July 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center.  This is a celebration of the expansive African histories and cultures that the continent has to offer. This family-centered celebration of African cultures will explore tantalizing tastes, vibrant fabrics/fashions, exotic […]

Coryell Memorial Vigil

The Coryell Memorial Hospital will be hosting a vigil from 4:30 p.m. to 6:35 p.m. July 24 at the Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation Lobby, 110 Chicktown Rd., Gatesville. This community candle lighting event will be in honor of all those affected by the explosion at the hospital June 26.

Chick-fil-A Family Night

Chick-fil-A will host a family night from 5 to 8 p.m. July 24 at 1402 E. Central Texas Expressway, Killeen. The event will feature a cake walk, decoration of tasty treats and a photo opportunity with the cow mascot.

Cool School Look Fashion Show

The Cool School Look Fashion show will be from noon to 2 p.m. July 28 at the Clear Creek Exchange, Bldg. 4250, Clear Creek Blvd., at Fort Hood, featuring back to school fashion trends for students. The Clear Creek Exchange will also be giving away free military brat patches, while supplies last.