Discover Temple

07/30/2026

There’s something new at The Backyard at Spare Time, brand new mini golf is officially open! Pair that with the go-karts, batting cages, and two ropes courses you already love, and you’ve got a full afternoon (or three) of fun waiting for you in Temple. The new 18-hole course is designed for nonstop, affordable FUN. Mini Golf is available during all Backyard hours of operation.

07/29/2026

Happy National Waterpark Day! 💙

Whether you're visiting Temple or call it home, there's no better place to beat the Texas heat than Lions Junction Water Park!

From exciting water slides to relaxing by the lazy river, your next summer adventure is waiting.

You, too, should come enjoy Lions Junction Water Park! For more information, please visit our website at lionsjunction.com!💦☀️

07/28/2026

New quest unlocked: Bell County Comic Con!

Suit up August 1–2, then make Temple your home base for food, fun + post-con adventures. 🦸✨

Plan your Comic Con weekend!
🔗https://bit.ly/4vZAYmK

07/22/2026

Notifications off. Lake mode on.

07/15/2026

If Eli Young Band has been on your playlist for years, this is the concert you've been waiting for.

Eli Young Band live in Temple at the CAC, November 21st.

From Crazy Girl and Even If It Breaks Your Heart to Drunk Last Night and Love Ain't, these guys have been making country music fans sing along for 25 years. Now they're bringing that same energy to the Cultural Activities Center for one night only.

■ Saturday, November 21
■ Doors Open: 7:00 PM
■ Show Starts: 7:30 PM

🎟 Tickets on sale NOW! https://cacarts.org/events/

Whether you've seen them live before or this will be your first time, don't wait too long. It's going to be an incredible night of live Texas country, and you'll want to be there when the lights go down and the first song starts.

Grab your tickets, call your concert crew, and make plans now. There's no better way to head into Thanksgiving week than a Saturday night with Eli Young Band at the Cultural Activities Center.

Creating unique experiences in arts and entertainment for our community.

07/09/2026

This Friday at Santa Fe Plaza!

07/08/2026

🚩 Thinking there’s nothing to do this weekend.
Whistle! Time to rewrite the game plan. Discover your next favorite park, picnic spot, or family adventure right here in Temple.

07/02/2026

This Independence Day weekend, Bell County is rolling out a full lineup of patriotic festivities, from live music and fireworks to a century-old rodeo tradition and one of the biggest small-town parades in Texas. Here's our guide to July 4th activities in Bell County! What are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! https://www.discovertemple.com/events/america250/

06/29/2026

Temple, Texas, turns 145 today, and we couldn't be more proud to call this city home. 🎂🥳 Meet the team behind Discover Temple, the people working every day to share everything that makes this destination worth discovering. Here's to 145 years of Temple, and many more to come.

06/27/2026

Discover Temple has installed an interactive visitor kiosk inside the Buc-ee’s at 4155 N. General Bruce Drive to connect travelers with local attractions, restaurants, events, shopping and lodging.