August & September events
AUGUST
National Immunization Awareness Month (AAP.org)
August 3
Salado Legends
Central Texas’ favorite outdoor musical drama
Tablerock Amphitheatre
409 Royal St., Salado
8:15–10pm; BBQ dinner at 7:15pm
$20 show ticket for adults; $5 children 12 & under; $13 dinner tickets
CentralTexasTICKETS.com/Events
254-947-9205
August 3–4
Bell County Comic Con
Comics, pop culture, gaming and movies
Bell County Expo Center
301 W. Loop 121, Belton
10am–6pm
Prices vary based on ticket package.
BellCountyExpo.com/Events
254-598-9311
August 1-11
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Temple Civic Theatre
2413 S. 13th St., Temple
2:30pm and 7:30pm shows
Adults $20
TempleCivicTheatre.com
254-778-4751
August 13
11th Annual Flavors of Central Texas
Sample the best tastes and treats
3601 S. WS Young Dr., Killeen
5:30–8:30pm
Free
AllEvents.in
254-526-9551
August 17
Summer’s Night of Art & Jazz
Live jazz, food trucks and quick paint contest
313 W. Ave. A, Temple
3–10pm
Free
DiscoverDowntownTempleTX.com
254-298-5418
August 23
A Seminar to Empower Women
A day of learning to better manage work-life balance, build a network and discover where joy and passion fit into the equation for success.
Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center
3303 N. 3rd Street, Temple
8:30am–3:30pm
$65 through August 22
SheLeads365.com
DiscoverTemple.com/Frank-W-Mayborn-Civic-Convention-Center/
254-298-5720
August 24
Touch a Truck
Hands-on family fun exploring fire trucks, police cars, tractors and more
Bend of the River
7915 S. General Bruce Dr., Temple
9–11am
Free (preregistration encouraged)
DiscoverTemple.com
254-298-5690 or 254-298-5474
August 29–Sept. 1
32nd Annual Central Texas State Fair
Concerts & entertainment, PBR Rodeo, rides, games, shopping
Fair: Adults $8, age 12 & under free
Rodeo (Aug. 31 & Sept. 1): General admission: $13 adults; $8 children ages 2–12. Reserved seating and family 4-pack tickets available
Bell County Expo Center
301 W. Loop 121, Belton
Times vary
CentralTexasStateFair.com
254-933-5353
August 30, 31
CAC Dinner Theater: Minutes to Midnight Cabaret
An evening of classic show tunes, modern favorites and new works, directed by Megan Powell.
Cultural Activities Center
3011 N. Third Street, Temple
6–7pm. Tapas dinner by Pignetti’s
7:30pm show time
$60 (three-show dinner theater season tickets $150)
CentralTexasTICKETS.com
254-773-9926
September
National Child Cancer Awareness Month (ChildrensCancer.org/Childhood-Cancer-Awareness-Month/)
September 7
Party in the Park
Celebrate Temple Parks & Rec’s 75th birthday with outdoor games, live music and refreshments. Bring your blankets and chairs.
West Temple Park
121 Montpark Rd., Temple
1–4pm
Free
TempleParks.com
254-298-5440
September 7–8
A Sami Show: Arts & Crafts Market
Home & garden décor, jewelry, woodcrafts and gourmet foods
Bell County Expo Center
301 W. Loop 121, Belton
Sept. 7: 10am–5pm; Sept. 8: 11am–4pm
Adults $5; children 12 & under free
SamiShow.com
512-441-7133
September 14
Rescue Magazine’s Pet Adoption Extravaganza
Pet adoption, bounce houses, military working-dog demos. Bring your furry friend or take home a new one!
Bell County Expo Center
301 W. Loop 121, Belton
10am–5pm
Free
RescueMagazine.org
254-231-3690
September 14
11th Annual Harker Heights Food, Wine & Brew Fest
Enjoy wines, craft brews and activities
Harker Heights Community Park
1501 E. FM 2410, Harker Heights
2–10pm
$20 prior to event, $25 day of event
HHFoodAndWine.com
254-699-4999
September 14
19th Annual Spurfest
Old-time demos, contests, music and over 6,000 spurs
Coryell Museum & Historical Center
718 Main St., Gatesville
9am–4pm
Free
CoryellMuseum.org
254-865-5007
September 21
Movie in the Park
Bring the family and a picnic to watch “How to Train Your Dragon.”
Copperas Cove Park
1206 W. Ave. B, Copperas Cove
8–11pm
Free
Facebook.com/CoveParksAndRec/
254-542-2719
Email stacym@texappealmag.com by 9/1 to have your October/November events included in the calendar.
