Special Events

The Recreation Division plans and implements a number of seasonal and festive events at various city owned parks and facilities.

►12th Annual Moonlight Madness Bicycle Ride

Created with the cycle enthusiast in mind, this annual event offers the entire family a night of live entertainment and door prizes.  Entering it's 11th year, the ride features a 14 mile scenic police escorted route.  On site registration will be from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.  Ride begins at 10:00 pm.  Early registration is  possible by contacting Bicycle Sports at 860-5065 or downloading the registration form at www.bicyclesports.us.

Registration: April 5 - May 21, 2010
Cost: Early registration - $8 no T-shirt or $15 with T-shirt
After April 23 - $12 no T-shirt or $20 with T-shirt
Date: May 21, 2010 at Rogers Park

►Neighbors & Concerts/Movies In the Park

Snow cones, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting, jump stations, music games and prizes are just the tip of a fun-filled iceberg that align several of Beaumont's public parks. These events are usually held on a Saturday afternoon and provide an opportunity for the entire family to enjoy. Click here to view the 2010 Neighbors in the Park schedule

►Easter Egg Hunt

A fun-filled family oriented event where our department partners with area civic and social organizations to hide candy filled plastic eggs for children ages 0 - 12. Music and door prizes are provided.

Cost: Free
Date: April 3, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

►Halloween Bash

Our Halloween Bash is an annual event at the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center. Area children adorn traditional costumes and are treated with loads of candy. Our haunted house continues to be the showpiece of this event. Over 400 children safely enjoyed these festivities this past year.

Cost: Free
Date: October 31, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

►Punt Pass and Kick

The NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick program creates a lively and engaging forum for boys and girls ages 8 - 15 to compete separately against their peers in punting, passing and kicking skills. There is no registration fee or purchase required for any participant to enter. Birth certificates, however, are required at the time of registration.

Registration: Summer 2010
Cost: Free

►Pitch Hit and Run

Aquafina and Major League Baseball team up for the annual Pitch Hit and Run competition. The national event encourages boys and girls, ages 7-14, to participate in challenging baseball skills competition. Boys and girls showcase the fundamental elements of baseball while pitching, hitting and running. Winners earn the opportunity to advance to the Major League Baseball All-Star game. The event is free but birth certificates will be required at registration.

Registration: Spring 2010
Cost: Free

►Christmas Celebration

Caroling and a short program are just a few of the activities the area youth will be afforded the opportunity to participate. Children may also take part in various games as well as the possibly to receive gifts from the Pruitt Center Santa. This event is generally held the week of Christmas.

►Canned Food Drive

Hunger is a worldwide problem. Here at the S.P.A.C. we are compelled to help however we can. Our continual food drive provides a vehicle to combat this epidemic. Recipients are: Southeast Texas Food Bank, Some Other Place and local church pantries.

For more information please call 409-838-3613

►22nd Annual Regional Track Meet

Every year the Beaumont Track Club participates and hosts the Annual Hershey Regional Track Meet. This event is held at the Westbrook High School Track in Beaumont, Texas. Runners who are successful in this competition may qualify to compete in the State and/or National Championships held in various cities throughout the United States.

Date: June
Cost: $5 per event entered
Place: Beaumont/Texas City/Pennsylvania

►5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk

The City of Beaumont along with the YMCA and other sponsors invite their citizens and members to get involved and participate in the annual “5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk”. This event caters to everyone, no matter what age or fitness level.

If a race is not for you, just bring your kids, strollers ect… and walk along the marked path. This year, the Jingle Bell Run/Walk will take place on Crockett Street in the Historical Downtown Beaumont.

  
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