Happy Fall Fest

Celebrate fall with a day of fun for the entire family!

An Allen tradition, the annual Happy Fall Fest is being held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at Allen Senior Recreation Center.

Stroll a classic car show, shop a craft and gift market (...

Tinkers & Thinkers

Is your child a daydreamer, problem solver or future engineer?

Let your child s imagination and hands-on skill flourish at Tinkers & Thinkers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 7 at Joe Farmer Recreation Center.

Free to attend and open to all...

Saturday Night Hoops

Can't get enough basketball at Joe Farmer Recreation Center?

The special event, Saturday Night Hoops, is being held from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at Joe Farmer Recreation Center.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to get those extra shots in. The...

SNAP Dance (Hollywood)

SNAP your fingers and shuffle your feet at this Special Needs and Adapted Program!

A Hollywood-themed SNAP Dance is being held from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, September 20 at Allen Senior Recreation Center.

Enjoy music, a fun theme and snacks! Open to ages 18 and...

Community Garage Sale

Sell those items you were thinking of throwing away or discover a variety of treasures at bargain prices!

The next Community Garage Sale is being held from 7 a.m. to noon on September 28 in the Joe Farmer Recreation Center parking lot.

Browsing is free to t...

Faith and Family Skate

Join Allen Community Ice Rink for a fun Open Skate event!

The Faith and Family Skate will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 28 at Allen Community Ice Rink.

Entry is $5, and skate rentals are $3. Donate two non-perishable food items...

Cardboard Boat Race

Cardboard boat races are happening from 1-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 28 at Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium.

Teams must construct a boat or raft made entirely of cardboard.Teams include a captain and first mate. Judging based on creativity, team spirit and ...

Family Night: Campout & Movie

Families are invited to camp out under the stars and enjoy an evening full of nighttime fun with camp traditions.

The annual Family Night: Campout & Movie will be held from 3 p.m. October 12 to 9 a.m. on October 13 in Bethany Lakes Park (outside of Joe...

Arbor Day Celebration

Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated observance that encourages tree planting and care.

Join the City of Allen for the annual Arbor Day Celebration happening from 9 a.m. to noon at Glendover Park!

Tree plantings, educational arts and crafts, chainsaw carvin...

Allen Golf Course Joins Environmental Program

The City of Allen’s golf course, The Courses at Watters Creek, is increasing its efforts to protect the local environment while preserving golf’s natural heritage.

The Courses at Watters Creek has become a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Progra...

Public Input Meeting Presentations

Allen Parks and Recreation held two public input meetings for the Exchange Parkway Recreation Center to receive thoughts and feedback from the community for Allen's newest recreation center.

The meeting presentations are available to view online:

• Presentati...

Allen Receives AARP Grant for Adult Tricycles

AARP has announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program, which includes the City of Allen!

The City of Allen is being awarded $5,996 for the purchase of electric- and pedal-powered adult tricycles to allow people with varying le...

Facility Closure Week Announcement

As part of Allen Parks and Recreation's annually scheduled maintenance, various facilities are closed throughout the year in order to work on equipment, deep clean, touch up paint and complete various projects as needed.

Allen Senior Recreation Center will...

Fall 2019 Recreation Guide

The Fall 2019 edition of Allen Parks and Recreation's LIFE activities guide is now available!

Learn about all of the upcoming programs, classes and special events happening in Allen.

The guide can be viewed online now, and program registration can ...