Winter/Spring Special Events
HOLIDAZE KIDZONE
Saturday, December 2, 3 - 6:30 p.m.Midway Recreation Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.
Come out and rock with Santa before the parade. Enjoy games, crafts, activities and more. Free fun for ages 3-14.
13th ANNUAL EULESS CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS
"A Rock and Roll Christmas"Saturday, December 2, 6:30 p.m.
Midway Recreation Center
300 W. Midway Dr.
The parade begins at Midway Dr. and Fuller Wiser. It will travel west on Midway and end at Trinity High School. Even Scrooge would have a good time at this event! Join honorary Parade Marshal Elvis Aaron Presley as we ring in the holiday season for the 13th consecutive year with this awesome display of moving lights. We encourage families, individuals, organizations and businesses to enter floats. Let your imagination run wild as you consider this year's theme "A Rock and Roll Christmas." After the parade, join us at Trinity High School for floataward announcements. For more information or to receive a float application call 817-685-1666 or visit www.euless.org.
HERITAGE PARK CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 9, 1 - 5 p.m.Heritage Park, 201 Cullum Dr.
Did you know that city founder Elisha Adam Euless was elected Tarrrant County Sheriff in 1892? Discover more fun historical facts during our Heritage Park Christmas celebration. Members of the Euless Historical Preservation Committee will conduct guided tours of the 152- year-old Himes Log House and the Fuller House Museum— both decorated for the holiday season.
You can listen to choirs sing Christmas favorites, hear an old-fashioned cowboy band or ride the Christmas choo-choo. This event will also feature great homemade arts and crafts and we'll have free kettle korn and hot chocolate for everyone! Holiday cheer and Euless history wrapped up in one great afternoon! Call 817-685-1666 for more information.
ICEFEST
Saturday, December 9Noon - Free Public Skate
1 p.m. - Skate with Santa
2 p.m. – Holiday Ice Show
3:15 p.m. - Free Public Skate
Dr Pepper StarCenter, 1400 S. Pipeline Rd.
Free fun for the entire family. Celebrate the Holiday on ice. For more information please call 817-267-4233.
18TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING EVENT
Saturday, January 13, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Midway Park, 300 W. Midway Drive
Don't throw away your Christmas tree: Recycle it! The city uses the mulch throughout the year to maintain city parks and medians. Residents may bring their own bag to fill with mulch for their gardens or flowers. Limit one bag per person. The Parks Department may work with residents on additional quantities if available. Residents may dispose of LIVE Christmas trees only (with no ornaments or lights) at the designated area of Midway Park between December 26 - January 13. On January 13 the city will host a tree mulching demonstration and will give away bags of mulch and tree saplings to the public. Additionally, hot dogs and drinks will be available for free to anyone who participates in the recycling event. For more information call 817-685-1650.
VALENTINE'S DAY CONCERT
Trout Fishing in AmericaFriday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.
Midway Recreation Center
300 W. Midway
The trout boys are back in town! Grammy award-winning Trout Fishing in America will visit the City of Euless just in time for Valentine's Day. Keith and Ezra have never quite grown up and they will return their unique musical style to our City. Be ready for a wild time as they perform such favorites as Lullaby, Why I Pack My Lunch, My Hair Had a Party Last Night and Count on Me. It is music the entire family will enjoy. Tickets: Adults- $10, Children- $8, all general admission. Tickets are available at the Midway Recreation Center beginning January 9. Call 817-685-1666 for more information. Concessions will be available for purchase.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY WITH BEATLEGRAS
Saturday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.Texas Star Golf Course
1400 Texas Star Parkway
What if...The Beatles were actually from somewhere in the Hills of Kentucky? Beatlegras' musical style is a fusion of jazz and bluegrass that celebrates the music of the Beatles. Come out for this outdoor parking lot party and help us celebrate all that is green. There will be party favors for all participants so be ready for a fun evening. Concessions will be available for purchase. Please drink responsibly. Free for everyone.
EASTER EGG STUFFING PARTY
Wednesday, March 14, 1 - 3 p.m.Parks & Community Services, 1314-B Royal Pkwy
Help us stuff Easter eggs with candy, toys, prizes and coupons from local businesses. All eggs will be used at our Nighttime Easter Egg Scramble event. If you are interested please contact Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or e-mail him. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
NIGHTTIME EASTER EGG SCRAMBLE
Saturday, March 31, 6 – 9 p.m.Parks at Texas Star, 1501 S. Pipeline Road
Hey Kids. Mr. E. Bunny would like to invite you to a special nighttime Easter egg hunt. Bring your flashlights because each Scramble will be held in the dark. There will be special glow in the dark eggs filled with prizes. Kids can jump in bounce houses, play Easter games and of course gather a whole lot of Easter treats. Free for everyone!
THE 22ND ANNUAL TEXAS TRASH OFF
Saturday, April 14, 8:30 a.m. - Noon, Villages of Bear Creek Park
Grab a friend and meet us at the amphitheater in Villages of Bear Creek Park for breakfast. Then, help us beautify our community by picking up trash in the heart of Euless. Afterwards, meet us back at Villages of Bear Creek Park for some free pizza, drinks and a Texas Trash Off T-shirt. For more information please call Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449. Get involved and beautify your corner of the world.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Mark your calendar now for these exciting events. Full details will be available in the next edition of Euless Today.
ARBOR DAZE RETURNS!!
Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m - 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 29, 2 - 6 p.m.
City Hall Campus, 201 N. Ector Drive
THE AWARD-WINNING OUT OF SCHOOL BASH
Thursday, May 24, 2 – 6 p.m.
Midway Recreation Center, 300 W. Midway
