COMMUNITY INFO

Regular Collection on Columbus Day

While City offices will be closed, regular collection is scheduled on Monday, October 10. Please remember to have your garbage, recycling, or brush and bulk out by 7 a.m. for collection. Visit templetx.gov/solidwaste for information on collection delays and schedules.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

Drop off your hazardous waste on Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3201 E. Ave. H. This will be a contactless drive-thru event. For a full list of what can be dropped off and more information, visit templetx.gov/hhw.

DOWNTOWN TEMPLE

First Friday

Join us downtown for First Friday Oktoberfest on Friday, October 7. Enjoy amazing drinks, food and specials. #FirstFriday in downtown Temple turns into a giant party! Check out our full list of happenings online.

Fall Temple Ticket

Our fall digital magazine is out now! Discover all of the fun things to do this fall season! This issue is full of squash goals, autumn events, boos and brews, and even our favorite local restaurants with the best ranch dressing! Read the full issue online.

PARKS & RECREATION

Down at The Yard

Join us at The Yard Food Truck Plaza on Friday, October 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Down at The Yard! This event will feature live music from Ennis Czech Boys and, most importantly, good food! For more information visit, theyardtemple.com/down-at-the-yard.

Transportation Family Day

Join us for Transportation Family Day on October 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum! Don't miss the opportunity to see some exciting vehicles up close including a police car, Humvee, garbage and bulk trash truck, firetruck, Optimus Prime Truck, a Ghostbuster car, beautiful classic cars, sweet motorcycles and more. Visit templerrhm.org for more information.

Haunted Hayride

Celebrate spooky season at the 9th Annual Haunted Hayride on Saturday, October 22. Hayrides will be offered from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Climb aboard the hayride as you are taken on a tour with spooky scenes and creepy characters at Rueben D. Talasek Bend of the River. All ages are welcome. We can’t wait to scare you soon! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

Fright Fest "Creep Thru"

Want to have a spook-tacular Halloween? Celebrate at Fright Fest "Creep Thru" on October 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Santa Fe Plaza. Enjoy an evening of safe trick or treating, costume contest prize patrol and a breathtaking fire dancer show. This event is free to the public and does not require registration. Visit templeparks.com for more information.

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