Highlighting Texas’s role in the formation of America.
Events for the 250th are happening all over the state.
See what’s coming up and submit your event.
Communities in Communities: Around the Block Walking Tour explores the vibrant community surrounding the historic Starr Family Home State Historic Site and highlights how neighborhoods once formed tight-knit communities within the city—revealing that the Starrs were far from alone in their corner of town. Along the way, you’ll learn about: -The history of the old […]
Join Site Educator Amy Kitmacher as we examine legal and illegal interactions between the Indigenous Caddo and Spanish and French settlers in colonial Spain. Â Learn what it meant to be Spanish in 18th century East Texas. Â This will be a free lecture. Â All are welcome to attend. Â No registration required.
Fort Bliss MWR and Destination El Paso are teaming up to throw the biggest birthday bash America has seen in 250 years. Get ready for a full week of star‑spangled fun. 🎤 Pop Goes the Fort – June 27 Kick off the celebration with FREE live entertainment, including the incredible 1st Armored Division Band and a major lineup of […]
Splash & Blast, Celina’s biggest summer bash, returns to Old Celina Park on Saturday, June 27! Join us for an unforgettable day of free, family-friendly excitement featuring our signature Kids Zone water slides and the Ninja Nation obstacle course. Come hungry and ready to explore, as a curated selection of food and shopping vendors will […]
In celebration of America250, the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office will host a cinematic celebration featuring the 2020 film, “Hamilton,” at the historic Mission Marquee Plaza, located at 3100 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78214. The extravaganza includes theatrical performances by the Wonder Theatre Adult Troupe, photo opportunities, demonstrations of blades and swords […]
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Rod & Gun Club! Show up in your boldest red, white, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of a $2.50 daily range pass! But we’re just getting started. Snap a pic and share your patriotic spirit with #America250andYou to your socials and you might see […]
This traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program explores innovation and invention in rural America. A companion exhibit featuring innovations and creativity developed in Kerr County will accompany SPARK!. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Freedom Sunday is an annual community-wide celebration held the Sunday prior to July 4th in Woodville, Texas, hosted by Church in the Country. Since its launch in 2014, the event has grown into the largest Independence Day gathering in Tyler County, drawing thousands of attendees from across Southeast Texas. The event is designed to bring […]
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Monti Warrior Zone (on post)! Show up in your boldest red, white, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of $2.50 off food purchases of $10 or more! But we’re just getting started. Snap a pic and share your patriotic spirit with #America250andYou to your socials […]
Participants will create friendship bracelets in celebration of the Fourth of July.
Thank you for your interest in having your event recognized as an official Texas America250 Event! Please complete the following form to submit your event for consideration on the official website calendar. All forms will be reviewed by the Texas America250 Commission and Advisory panel.
​​Event submissions are reviewed weekly, and once approved, a link to the event on the website will be shared with the contact provided.
For assistance, please email the Texas America250 commission.
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Image courtesy Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Texas America250 Commission is an officially recognized State/Territory Partner of America250.org, a nonpartisan, nonpolitical partner of a federal agency. Together, this partnership jointly commemorates American history and culture in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.