Upcoming Events in April & May 2019
ONGOING
Friday nights
Family-Friendly Movie Night
Bring chairs and blankets—snacks, beverages and popcorn available.
BlackBox Arcade, 1312 S. FM 116, Copperas Cove
7–9pm
Free
BlackBoxArcadeTX.Weebly.com/Events
254-300-6468
Saturdays, April 20 thru June 8
Farmers Market at Barrow Brewing Co.
Locally grown products, food trucks, live music at 7pm.
108 Royal St., Salado
4–8pm
Free
VisitSalado.com/Event
APRIL
National Autism Awareness Month (Autism-Society.org)
April 6
11th Annual Central Texas Advocates for Parkinson’s Disease Gala
Entertainment, dinner, auction & raffle.
Bell County Expo Ctr., 301 W. Loop 121, Belton
6pm
$50
Facebook.com/CTAP2008
254-338-2413
April 13
Easter Egg Round-Up
Copperas Cove Tourism and Parks & Recreation Departments-sponsored event. Egg hunt times vary by age. Free photos with Easter Bunny begin at 9:45am.
Copperas Cove City Park, W. Ave. B
9–11am
Free, CenTexFun.com/Events
254-542-2719
April 13
Suicide Obstacle Course Race
Race with novice, active and athlete divisions. Participants receive medals and swag bags.
Wilson Park Recreation Ctr., 2205 Curtis B. Elliot Dr., Temple
9am–2pm
Free; participants must register online
MESFitt.Weebly.com
254-421-3460
April 16
Daddy Daughter Dance
DJ, photobooth, refreshments and desserts. Semi-formal dress.
Dead Fish Grill, 2207 Lake Rd., Belton
6–8:30pm
$30; $10 per extra daughter.
DeadFishGrill.com/Event/Daddy-Daughter-Dance
254-939-5771
April 19-20
Robinson Family Farm Easter Fun
Egg hunts on the hour from noon–4pm. Wagon rides, critter corral, corn cannons, barrel train, ball zone, archery, duck races, cow roping, food, live music and more.
3780 White Owl Lane, Temple
10am–6pm
$10/person (kids 2 and under free)
TheRobinsonFamilyFarm.com
254-931-9564
April 26–27
Bloomin’ Temple Festival
Two-day festival includes musical acts on two stages, arts & crafts, food, a carnival & children’s activities.
Martin Luther King Jr. Festival Grounds, 301 S. 4th St., Temple
April 26: 6pm–midnight
April 27: 11am–midnight
Ticket prices vary; kids under 5 free
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-298-5690
April 27
Bluebonnet Book Bash 2019
Multi-genre author event.
Proceeds go to Operation Stand Down Central Texas
Killeen Civic & Conference Ctr.,
3601 South W. S. Young Dr., Killeen
11am–3pm
VIP tickets $20; general admission $5 (noon admit time); 12 & under free
Eventbrite.com/e/Bluebonnet-Book-Bash-2019
MAY
Mental Health Awareness Month (MentalHealthAmerica.net/Our-History)
May 3, 4 & 5
Central Texas AirShow
Old & new, civilian & military aircraft, food vendors
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport, 7720-F Airport Rd., Temple
May 3—pyrotechnics & fireworks, gates open at 4pm
May 4 & 5—10am–6pm, non-stop aerobatic displays
Daily pass $20, weekend pass $45; kids daily pass $5, kids 6 and under free
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
512-869-1759
May 4
Mother Son Dance
This year’s theme is superheroes!
Bell County Expo Ctr., 301 W. Loop 121, Belton
6–9pm
Pre-sale tickets $15; $20 at the door
TempleCivicTheatre.com
254-778-4751
May 5–6
32nd annual Bob Lilly/Randy White Celebrity Golf Classic
at The Courses of Clear Creek, Fort Hood, on May 5
On May 6, banquet & auction at Bell County Expo Ctr., Belton
5:30–9pm, dinner at 6pm
$25 (banquet & dinner)
$225/player tournament
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-770-0910
May 10–12 & 17–19
Parade of Homes
Temple Area Builders Association new-home tour showcases the latest trends in construction, building design, interior décor and landscaping.
May 10: 6–9pm; May 11 & 12: noon–5pm; May 17: 6–9pm; May 18–19: noon–5pm
$5
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-773-0445
May 11
National Train Day
The Railroad and Heritage Museum, CentraMod and Amtrak host a day of train festivities and kid-friendly activities.
Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum, 315 W. Ave. B, Temple
10am–4pm
Free
TempleRRHM.org/Event/National-Train-Day
254-298-5172
May 16–18
72nd Annual PRCA Rodeo
Killeen Rodeo Grounds, 3601 South W.S. Young Dr., Killeen
May 16: Military Appreciation Night—active, guard, reserve and dependents free with military ID
May 17: Killeen Employee Night–Killeen employees free with ID. Family members gain entry by donating 4 cans of food/person.
May 18: Educators Night—faculty and staff free with ID. Family members gain entry by donating 4 cans of food/person.
7pm
$13 in advance; $15 at gate. Kids $8 in advance; $10 at gate
RodeoKilleen.com
254-501-3888
May 18
American Cancer Society: Relay for Life Central Bell County
Team walks, silent auction, luminaria release and games.
Bell County Expo Ctr., 301 W. Loop 121, Belton
Noon–midnight
Registration required
Main.ACSEvents.org
512-919-1900
May 25
Que on Main
BBQ cook-off, live music, shopping & games
600 N. Main St., Salado
10am–6pm
$15/person
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-394-4100
May 31–June 1
Shakespeare on the Rock: “Hamlet”
Tablerock Amphitheater, 409 Royal St., Salado
6:30pm, gate and concessions open; 7:30pm, show begins
$10 adults; $5 kids under 12
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-947-9205
Email stacym@texappealmag.com by 5/1 for June/July events.
