The Annual Christmas Parade is a much-loved holiday tradition in the City of Temple. This year's Christmas Parade is one of the first holiday events happening in Temple, Texas, for the Holly Jolly Christmas campaign. While Christmas at the Plaza is the first event to start the Holly Jolly…
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Christmas at the Plaza is back and Temple is ready to shine even brighter this year. On November 29, Santa Fe Plaza transforms into a shimmering holiday wonderland filled with twinkling lights, family fun, festive treats, and one of the most magical tree-lighting shows in Central Texas. Whether it’s…
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Downtown Temple is officially in its twinkle era . Lights, wreaths, banners, and towering Christmas trees transform the heart of the city into a picture-perfect holiday scene. A stroll through Downtown feels like stepping into your favorite Christmas movie—only with more tacos, craft brews, and Texas…
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The First Experience Since its beginning in 1996, the annual Nature in Lights display at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) has been part of my heart and my family’s story. Growing up in Temple, those magical drives through the lights were the highlight of my holiday season. My family would…
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Trackside Treats: A New Halloween Tradition in Downtown Temple! Downtown Temple is brewing up something new this Halloween! While Fright Fest takes a break this year, a new tradition is taking the spotlight: Trackside Treats! Join us Friday, October 31 for an evening of safe, family-friendly…
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Let’s be honest, fall isn’t just a season. It’s an aesthetic . It’s the sound of crunching leaves, the smell of cinnamon and espresso, and the first moment you switch from iced to hot (even though it’s still 85° in Texas). Here in Temple, the baristas have been busy crafting cozy in a cup and every…
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Race to Austin, Rest in Temple Headed to the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas? Don't forget to make a pit stop in Temple, Texas, the ideal halfway mark between excitement and escape! The perfect pit stop is all about strategy, and Temple's the perfect spot before heading…
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Mark your calendars, folks, the Central Texas State Fair is back at the Cadence Bank Center on August 28-31. Whether you’re here for the concerts, the carnival rides, or fried Oreos, this year’s fair is packed with something for all ages! We’re talking four nights of music, adrenaline-pumping arena…
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Mouthwatering BBQ from Across Texas & Beyond Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival isn’t just about the music, it’s a full-on culinary fest featuring 16 stellar pitmasters from Texas and beyond, all setting up shop at the MLK Festival Grounds in Temple on Sept 12–13. Expect everything from Central Texas…
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What to Bring (And What To Leave Behind) For Your Tanglefoot Festival Weekend You’ve scored your tickets, booked your stay, and made your playlist; now it’s time to pack for your Tanglefoot weekend in Temple, Texas! Whether you're a seasoned festivalgoer or this is your first rodeo (and BBQ pit)…
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