Special Events
Euless Junior Anglers Day at Wilshire Park
Saturday, August 21, 9 - 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! Call 817-685-1666 for more information.
Back to School Kidsfest
Saturday, August 28, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Campus West Building, 209 N. Industrial
The United Way and the Tarrant County Public Health Department partner with the City of Euless to bring you this great event. You can obtain information about great kids related organizations and how to keep your student active throughout the school year. There will be a petting zoo and pony rides for all the kiddos. You can enjoy free games, fitness and cooking demonstrations and a whole lot more! Bring your kids out for this great family event.
Stars Over Euless - Noble Planetarium
Saturday, October 16, 8 p.m.
Bob Eden Park, 901 W. Mid-Cities
Did you know that the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History's 60 year old Noble Planetarium was the first major planetarium named after a woman? And it's the first planetarium that was ever constructed in a children's museum. Planetarium Director Linda Krouse will conduct a power point presentation on different elements in the nighttime sky. Members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society will bring out powerful telescopes so kids can gaze into outer space and learn about the order and function of stars and planets in the sky. Bring out the entire family and enjoy a great evening of educational fun. Free for everyone!
Christmas Parade of Lights
"An Out of this World Christmas"
Saturday, December 4, 6:30 p.m.
Midway Family Life Center, 300 W. Midway Dr.
The Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Midway Dr. and Bear Creek Parkway. It will travel west on Midway and end at Trinity High School.
Celebrate the spirit of Texas at this year's Christmas Parade of Lights. Even Santa Claus won't miss this year's spectacular display of moving lights. Organizations of all kinds may enter floats in the best Parade in Texas! Let your imagination run wild as you consider this year's theme - "An Out of this World Christmas." After the parade, join us at Trinity High School for float-award announcements. For more information or to receive a float application call 817-685-1666 or visit www.eulesstx.gov. All participants are asked to attend an informational meeting on November 15 to discuss safety issues. Call 817-685-1666 for more information.
Icefest 2010
Sunday, December 5, 1:30 - 7 p.m.
Dr Pepper StarCenter, 1400 S. Pipeline Road
Holiday fun for the whole family. Happy Holidays from the Dr Pepper StarCenter in Euless!
Free public skate session
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Free skate with Santa
2:30 - 3 p.m.
Free Holiday ice show
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Free public skate session
5 - 7 p.m.
Heritage Park Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 11, 1-5
Heritage Park, 201 Cullum Dr.
Celebrate an old fashioned Christmas at historic Heritage Park. Members of the Euless Historical Preservation Society will conduct guided tours of the 151-year-old Himes Log House and the Fuller House. You can listen to choirs sing your Christmas favorites, visit our petting zoo or ride the Christmas choo-choo. Kids can visit with Santa and make their own Christmas ornaments. And we'll have free refreshments for everyone! Holiday cheer and a Euless history wrapped up in one great afternoon! Call 817- 685-1666 for more information.
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
