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.
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 […]
Join us on Saturday, June 27, for Fireworks on the Bosque, Clifton’s annual Independence Day celebration featuring live music, food trucks, and a spectacular professional fireworks show produced by Pyro Shows of Texas . This year’s event will feature country music artist Rick Trevino alongside opening artist Zak Webb, bringing an evening of great entertainment […]
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.
Join Nam Joti, a Texas artist who handcrafts brooms using centuries old traditional techniques, in learning to weave a kitchen baking tool to take home. In the past, people would break a fiber off from their handmade brooms to stick into baked goods to see if they were cooked through. Cake testers, a tool that […]
A series of Colonial Craft Workshop activities including patriotic slime, cardboard state crafts, bedazzled ornaments, pom-pom flags, and parade wand creations.
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.
Image courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife
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.