Spring/Summer Special Events
Texas Trash Off
Saturday, April 10, 9 a.m. - noon
Meet at Villages of Bear Creek Park Amphitheater
1951 Bear Creek Parkway
Volunteers are needed for the annual statewide Texas Trash Off. Gather your family and meet us at the Villages of Bear Creek Park located at 1951 Bear Creek Parkway. When you arrive you will receive a free T-shirt, trash bags, plastic gloves, and bottled water. You will then be distributed to various areas of our city to pick up trash to help beautify our community. Afterwards, meet us back at the park for a free hot dog lunch including chips and a drink. For more information please contact Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or e-mail him. Group leaders, please contact Jerry ahead of time to reserve your area of our city. Don't forget to bring a blanket and lawn chairs.
PACS Partners
Wednesdays this summer!
9 a.m. - noon
Midway Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway
The Parks and Community Services Department is proud to offer this exciting new opportunity for the youth of our community. The goal of the PACS Partners program is to offer pre-teens an opportunity to gain valuable life experiences needed for future employment or for college applications as they learn work and volunteer skills by actively participating in various projects related to Parks and Recreation. Experiences would include things such as working with plants and trees in our city greenhouses, learning about and conducting playground safety checks, helping coordinate and volunteering at various special events, and much more. Get involved, gain valuable work and volunteer experience and see why we say, "Parks and Recreation - The Benefits are Endless!" Call (817) 685-1666 for more information.
Euless Can Film Festival
"The Wizard of Oz"
Benefitting the Tarrant Area Food Bank
Friday, June 18, Dusk
Villages of Bear Creek Amphitheater
1951 Bear Creek Parkway
Bring out the family for this one of a kind classic movie. Relax under the stars in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater. Follow Dorothy as she learns the lesson that there is no place like home. This event will benefit the Tarrant Area Food Bank which serves Tarrant County and twelve surrounding counties. Free Sodas and popcorn for everyone! Admission is one canned food item.
Euless Junior Anglers Day at Wilshire Park
Saturday, August 21, 9 a.m. - noon
Wilshire Park, 315 Sierra Dr.
Join us at Wilshire Park for a great day of family fun! The Texas Junior Anglers organization will stock Wilshire pond with 500 pounds of catfish. It's absolutely free, and equipment will be available for all the kids who need it. Great prizes will be given out in various age groups and categories. The tournament is for kids only, but parents may fish after the competition. Free for all participants!
Join Our Family of Volunteers
The City of Euless produces several special events throughout the year. Each one is special & unique and is centered on the family. If you would like to help build a strong community, play an important part in someone's life and be a part of something exciting, then join our "Family of Volunteers." If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above events, please contact Jerry Poteet at 817-685-1449 or e-mail him.
Euless Special Events Staff
Michael Davenport
Recreation Superintendent
817-685-1662
Jerry Poteet
Volunteer and Event Coordinator
817-685-1449
