Programs & Events

Register for your favorite activities!

Through healthy parks, engaging programs and continuous community support, the Parks Department wants to encourage everyone to connect with their community and the Elgin Parks Department. 

Make sure you reserve your spot early for our events by clicking here.


Stay up to date on our events and programs!

The best way to stay up to date on our programs, classes, leagues and events is by following us on Facebook @ElginTXParks. Not on Facebook? Check back here or call the Recreation Center at 512-285-6434.

You can also pick up our latest program guide at select brochure kiosks in Elgin. 
Sip, Shop and Stroll with Parks and Rec

Join Elgin Parks and Recreation every 2nd Thursday of the Month at the Elgin Depot Museum for lawn games and fun at Sip, Shop and Stroll.

Games available will vary month to month, so be sure to stop by and have some fun! 

Veterans Park Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony

Veterans Park Expansion Groundbreaking

Tuesday, September 26th | 10:00AM | Veterans Memorial Park

Exciting things are happening in Elgin! Join us for the Groundbreaking of the Veteran's Park Expansion on Tuesday, September 26th at 10:00 AM. You won't want to miss the beginning of this historic project to improve the lives of our citizens and their families!

Pumpkin Decorating Event Flyer 2023

Pumpkin Decorating at the Elgin Recreation Center

Saturday, October 7th | 5PM - 7PM  |  361 N. HWY 95, Elgin, TX

Kick off spooky season with our evening of family friendly pumpkin decorating!

We have mini pumpkins for decorating free of charge and large carving pumpkins with carving tools for just $5! There will be music, concessions, coloring pages and lawn games to keep the whole family engaged all evening!

This event is FREE to the public.

Safe Trick or Treat Trail Flyer 2023

Safe Trick-or-Treat Trail

Tuesday, October 31st, 2022 | 4PM-7PM | Veterans Memorial Park & Depot Street

TRICK-OR-TREATERS: Get dressed in your Halloween costumes, grab your friends and family, and head to Downtown Elgin for our Annual Safe Trick or Treat event! Elgin Parks & Recreation will host games and hand out candy in Veterans Memorial Park from 4PM till 7PM.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS: This will be our first year doing Trunk-or-Treat spots down Depot Street! If you live somewhere you don't get trick-or-treaters, but want to pass out candy, sign up for a spot! https://secure.rec1.com/TX/elgin-tx/catalog

BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS: Want to set up a table, tent or booth?

Email parks@elgintexas.gov and we’ll get you scare up a space for you!

We encourage pre-registration to ensure we have enough supplies for all participants, but walk-ins are welcome! 

Sign up for events here!