This weekend brings the first day of the summer season, as well as Fatherâs Day, so itâs a perfect time to get out and celebrate with one of the many events happening in the area. Run or walk a 5K race, catch a movie on the lawn or at the drive-in, enjoy the air-conditioning while visiting a museum, or find a gift for dad at one of the local farmers markets. Read on for more information.
Local Events
The H-E-B Summer Run to Fun 5K will be at 8 a.m. June 19 at South Park, 2602 Dennis St., Copperas Cove. Registration is $30 per runner and T-shirts will be provided to the first 150 participants. Go to https://copperascove.com/heb-summer-run-to-fun/ to register.
Now that school is out, there is a lot of extra time to spend with the family. Take them to the Summer Sunflower Fest at Robinson Family Farm, enjoy some
Although rainy weather is still in the forecast this week, there are still plenty of events planned. Summer reading programs, barbecues, live music, shopping, museum events, carnivals, and much more are happening to gear up for summer. Make sure to check with each outdoor venue for any changes to the schedule due to possible rain this weekend.
Local Events
The Up in Smoke Shivaree BBQ Cook Off will begin at noon June 4 and 5 at The Junction, 1216 N. Highway 36, Gatesville. Cooks with brisket, chicken, and rib recipes will compete in the contest. Entry fee is $150, with an additional $25 fee for salsa or guacamole, and $25 for Bloody Mary’s. Go to https://bit.ly/2RoAVnifor more information and to sign up. There will also be a Cornhole Tournament at 10 a.m. June 5. Registration is $60 per team.
There are plenty of safe, socially-distanced events happening this weekend to have some Easter or springtime fun in the area. Head to one of the family-friendly egg hunting events, enjoy being outside at a local farm, or check out a farmers market. More information on these and more below.
Local Events
Stonetree Golf Club, 1600 Stonetree Drive, Killeen, is hosting the Stonetree Classic Tournament beginning at 8:30 a.m. April 2. This event will include two-person teams, 27 holes, and three formats (Scramble, Best Ball, and Alternate Shot). Price is $60 for members, $75 for guests, and includes greens fee, cart fee, range balls, and lunch. Call 254-501-6575 for more information. The golf club also hosts its Beer and Nine event every Thursday. For $20 per person, this event includes nine holes with a free beer of choice, two-person scramble, and shotgun at 5 p.m.
Many local events were canceled within the past few weeks because of the bad weather, but luckily a few have been rescheduled and are upcoming. So, check the listing below to see if one of the things that you were looking forward to has a new date that you can attend instead.
Local Events
The Phantom Warrior Four-Person Golf Scramble will begin at noon Feb. 26 at the Courses of Clear Creek, 52381 Battalion Ave., Fort Hood. On-site registration is from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $40 per person, lunch is included, and there is a $5 optional mulligan. Call 254-287-4130 for more information.