June & July 2019 calendar
ONGOING
Saturdays & Sundays, June 1–23
Robinson Family Farm
Blackberry Picking
Pick your own blackberries and enjoy the Farmers Market. Wagon and barrel-train rides, backyard games, sand art and other activities.
3780 White Owl Lane, Temple
10am–6pm
$10/person (under 3 free), $5/basket
TheRobinsonFamilyFarm.com
254-931-9564
Fridays, June 7–July 26
Hot Summer Sounds Concert Series
Miller Park, 1919 N. 1st St., Temple
7:30pm–9:30pm
Free
DiscoverTemple.com/Conventions-Events
254-298-5700
JUNE
LGBTQ Pride Month (LOC.Gov/LGBT-Pride-Month/About) and Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month (Alz.org)
June 1
Shakespeare on the Rock Presents Hamlet
Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal St., Salado
Gates open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7:30pm
Adults $10; 12 & under $5
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-947-9205
June 1
Battle of the Food Trucks & International Food Festival
Great food, vendors & entertainment
Killeen Community Center, 2201 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Killeen
11am–6pm
Free entrance
Facebook.com/BattleOfTheFoodTrucksHACCCT/
254-634-7441
June 6
The Magik Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk
Bring your kids to this presentation for an afternoon of adventure!
Killeen Arts and Activities Center,
802 N. 4th St., Killeen
10am
Free
AllEvents.in/Killeen/Jack-and-the-Beanstalk/
254-501-6519
June 8
Texas History Days Symposium & Genealogy Workshops
Celebrate the cultures that make up the Texas life we know today.
Salado Civic Center, 601 N. Main Street, Salado
Times & prices vary
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-947-8300
June 15
H-E-B Plus Summer Run to Fun
5k race with age and gender divisions as well as awards for top finishers.
Copperas Cove South Park, 2602 Dennis St., Copperas Cove
8am
$25
Free off-street parking at Martin Walker Elementary School
RunSignUp.com/Race/TX/CopperasCove/SummerRunToFun
June 15
Temple Parks Foundation’s Movies in the Park: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy a movie under the stars.
West Temple Park, South Montpark Rd., Temple
6:30pm
Free
Facebook.com/pg/TempleParksFoundation/Events/
254-298-5774
June 22
Central Texas Pride Event
Celebrate diversity at this all-inclusive, family- and pet-friendly event featuring food, live entertainment, crafts and games
Carl Levin Park, 400 Millers Crossing, Harker Heights
Noon–6pm
Free
Facebook.com/CentralTXPride19
June 29
Downtown Street Party
Multiple music acts and good food
101 Central Ave., Belton
3pm–11pm
Free
Business.BeltonChamber.com/Events
254-939-3551
JULY
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (NAMI.org)
July 3-6
Fourth of July Carnival
Confederate Park, 700 Confederate Park Dr., Belton
Times vary
Unlimited rides $20/person
RodeoBelton.com/Events/2019/Carnival
July 4
Festival on Nolan Creek
Fiddler’s contest, arts & crafts, kids’ area, petting zoo, pony rides, parade
Yettie Polk Park, 101 S. Davis St., Belton
11am–4pm
Free
BeltonChamber.com/Events/
254-939-3551
July 14
Twisted Fork Vegan & Vegetarian Festival
Speakers & demos with food to sample or buy
Heights Event Center, 710 Edwards Dr., Harker Heights
1pm–6:30pm
Free
Eventbrite.com and Twitter.com/DesareF
254-203-7167
July 19–20
Wildflower Quilt Guild Show
Quilts made by local artists, vendors, demos, raffle, bed turning, boutique
Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd St., Temple
July 19: 9am–5pm, July 20: 9am–4pm
$6
WildflowerQuilt.Webs.com
254-718-6925
July 20, 27 and August 3
27th Annual Performances of Salado Legends
Outdoor musical drama
Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal St., Salado
Concessions open at 7pm
Dinner: 7:15pm, $13/person (reservations required)
Show: 8:15pm, $20/adult;
$5 kids 12 & under
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-947-9205
July 27
2019 Humor for Heroes
Comedy Show
Veteran-performed stand-up acts and dueling pianos, benefiting the Chris Kyle Foundation
Pitstop Bar
14595 FM 439, Nolanville
5pm
$10
ThePitStop439.com
July 27
Copperas Cove Soup Kitchen Canned Food Drive
Motorcycle ride event benefiting the Copperas Cove Soup Kitchen
Christian Freedom Ministries, 340 Cove Terrace Shopping Ctr., Copperas Cove
9am–noon
Canned goods and cash donations accepted
Facebook.com/ACopperasCoveSoupKitchen
254-661-0463 or 254-542-7981
July 28
2019 Bridal Showcase
Build your dream wedding with help from the best local vendors.
Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center, 3303 N. 3rd St., Temple
1pm–4pm
$10
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-774-5236
Email stacym@texappealmag.com by 7/1 to have your August/September events included in the calendar.
