Calendar

Planning and Zoning Commission

Convention and Visitor's Bureau Advisory Board

GO Bond Steering Committee

Engage Allen: 2023 Bond Subcommittee Workshop

Volunteers for Bond 2023 subcommittees will meet for presentations and discussion.

Parks and Recreation Board - Called

Engage Allen: 2023 Bond Subcommittee Workshop

Volunteers for Bond 2023 subcommittees will meet for presentations and discussion.

City Council Workshop

City Council Regular

Board of Adjustment / Building and Standards Commission / Sign Control Board

Community Development Corporation

Public Art Committee

Keep Allen Beautiful Board

Planning and Zoning Commission

Economic Development Corporation

City Council Workshop

City Council Regular

Baby and Me Story Time

For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Writing Workshop

For grades 4-6. Calling all writers! Join us for group story telling games and writing prompts. Limited to 30. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Family Movies: Lightyear

The story of Buzz Lightyear and his adventures to infinity and beyond. Rated PG. 100 minutes.

Together Time Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Together Time Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Dallas Zoo

Recommended for ages 5+. Join us for a live animal presentation with the Dallas Zoo. Limited to 287. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Dallas Zoo

Recommended for ages 5+. Join us for a live animal presentation with the Dallas Zoo. Limited to 287. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time

For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Arts @ APL: String Art

For ages 18+. Create a fun piece of wall art using a wooden plaque, nails, and string. All supplies are provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library.

Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time

For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

For grades K-6. Explore how recycling conserves resources for the future. Investigate the City of Allen's single stream recycling and discover all the household items that are recyclable and non-recyclable. Presented by the City of Allen's Community Services Department. Limited to 50. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Bluey Party

For ages 3-5. Come to a wackadoo party with your friends Bluey and Bingo. Celebrate all things Bluey with crafts and activities inspired by the hit tv series. No attendee limit.

Round Robin Art

For families. Create a unique piece of mixed-media art, created by yourself and others at your table. Limited to 45. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Pajama Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Baby and Me Story Time

For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Family Movies: Minions: Rise of Gru

In the 1970's, 12-year-old Gru schemes and plots (with the help of the Minions) to become a member of the Vicious 6, an infamous group of supervillains. Chaos, adventure, and hilarity ensue after he manages to steal a valuable object from their headquarters. Rated PG. 90 minutes.

Recycled Book Art: Plant Waterers

For ages 18+. Celebrate your love of reading and recycling this summer by creating a water-wise gardening craft using recycled book pages and discarded glass bottles!

Together Time Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Together Time Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

The Ramazini's

Recommended for ages 5+. The Ramazini's are a dynamic duo that traveled the US with Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey! Their show features feats of juggling, acrobatics, comedy, and more! Limited to 287. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

The Ramazini's

Recommended for ages 5+. The Ramazini's are a dynamic duo that traveled the US with Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey! Their show features feats of juggling, acrobatics, comedy, and more! Limited to 287. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Mystery Party

For grades 7-12 only. An ancient manuscript has been stolen from the library, and everyone is a suspect, including you! Solve the mystery of who stole the manuscript and why in this role playing game. Limited to 12 for each program.

Mystery Party

For grades 7-12 only. An ancient manuscript has been stolen from the library, and everyone is a suspect, including you! Solve the mystery of who stole the manuscript and why in this role playing game. Limited to 12 for each program.

Twisted Threads

For ages 18+. Do you knit, crochet, or do other crafty things with fiber, yarn, or string? Bring your latest project and work on it in the company of other fiber crafters.

Community Photographer Gallery Exhibition

For all ages. Join us this summer for Allen Public Library's Community Photographer Gallery Exhibition, and show off your photography skills during the entire month of July. Submissions due by Thursday, June 15.

Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time

For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Watercolor Polaroids

For ages 18+. Create beautiful Polaroid-inspired artwork with watercolors and washi tape! All supplies provided.

Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time

For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Anime Evening

For grades 7-12 only in the Upstairs Program Room. Join us for an evening of anime, Japanese snacks, and crafts! No attendee limit.

Coffee and Classics: "Jane Eyre"

For ages 14+. Join us as we meet every other month to discuss great classic literature and enjoy a cup of coffee together! This month's selection is "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte.

Puppet Show Double Feature

For ages 3 and up. Enjoy two puppet shows with songs and dances in between. Limited to 60. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Round Robin Art

For families. Create a unique piece of mixed-media art, created by yourself and others at your table. Limited to 45. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Pajama Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Baby and Me Story Time

For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Family Movies: Turning Red

Disney and Pixar's "Turning Red" introduces Mei Lee, a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming, is never far from her daughter - an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she "poofs" into a giant red panda! Rated PG. 100 minutes.

Arts @ APL: DIY Sand Art Terrarium

For grades 7-12 only. Layer colorful sand in a glass container, then add an air plant and decorations to make a colorful terrarium. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Limited to 20. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Let's Talk Dewey: "Year" Books

For ages 18+. Nonfiction readers - join us for our choose-your-own book club! We pick the topic, you pick the book. For June, we're reading books that focus on the history of a specific year.

Together Time Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Together Time Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Fun in the Sun

For families. Come enjoy tropical games and crafts at this come-and-go party. No attendee limit.

Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time

For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time

For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Japan in a Suitcase

For grades PreK-3. Join us for a traditional Japanese folk tale and origami. Presented by the Japan-America Society of DFW. Limited to 30. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Art with Friends: Crochet a Patriotic Bag

For ages 16+. Join us as we crochet a flag bag for your car. This program is for those that already know how to crochet and want to expand their skills. All supplies provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library.

Window To The Wild

Recommended for ages 5+. Come join Window To The Wild for their free-flight bird showing featuring birds found in your very own backyard and other birds from all over the world. Limited to 287. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

LEGO Family Fun

For families. Come play with our LEGOs! Have fun building with the whole family. Limited to 50. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Beach Readers Book Club

For ages 18+. Escape for the summer with our limited-series book club, Beach Readers! Join us for our June session as we discuss the page-turner "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry.

Arts @ APL: Decorate Your Own Bookbag

For grades 4-6. Use your creativity to decorate your own book bag! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Limited to 30. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Pajama Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Baby and Me Story Time

For ages 0-12 months. Enjoy a lapsit story time with a very short story, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for babies and parents. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Forensic Science

For grades 4-6. Learn how criminal investigators use science to solve crime! Presented by the Allen Police Department. Limited to 60. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Family Movies: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

Hank is a down-on-his-luck hound who only dreams of one thing: to become a samurai. One day, he finds himself in a town full of cats who are being threatened to be wiped out of existence by Ika Chu, and ruthless warmongering cat. Hank turns to Jimbo for help. As he becomes the town's samurai hero with the help of the feline sensei, he must work with the townspeople to finally defeat their menacing enemy. Rated PG. 97 minutes.

Armchair Travelers Visit Ireland

For ages 18+. Come explore the world, without ever leaving Texas! Join Kate Koop for a tour of the Emerald Isle. Explore Dublin and Galway, see the Cliffs of Moher, visit the Wicklow Mountains plus much more! Irish snacks will be available to sample.

Together Time Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Together Time Story Time

For ages 3-5. Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and more! Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Blast Off!

Recommended for ages 5+. Ever wondered how rockets work? Explore the four major parts of a rocket, Newton's Laws of Motion, and finish with a BANG that will be a BLAST! Presented by Sci-Tech Discovery Center. Limited to 287. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Blast Off!

Recommended for ages 5+. Ever wondered how rockets work? Explore the four major parts of a rocket, Newton's Laws of Motion, and finish with a BANG that will be a BLAST! Presented by Sci-Tech Discovery Center. Limited to 287. Tickets will be available 30 minutes before the program begins at the Children's Desk.

Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time

For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before the program starts.

Fun Ones and Twos Time Story Time

For ages 1-2. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and a short book. Attendance is limited. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Popsicle Painting

For grades K-3. Paint wooden popsicle cut-outs to decorate your favorite summer spot. Limited to 30. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

Music & Movement

For ages 2 and up. Let’s sing, dance, and play with shakers and scarves! Limited to 60. Tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 30 minutes before the program starts.

OnStage @ APL: Ancient Aliens and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Stratton Horres and journalist Alex Macon examine accounts of ancient aliens and unidentified ariel phenomena (UAP) across the ages.

OnStage @ APL: Beatlemania64

Take a live multi-media musical journey through the life and times of the world’s most celebrated band, Beatlemania64 covers hits from the vast anthology of Beatles classics, such as “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Hard Day’s Night,” “Let It Be,” and “Come Together.”

OnStage @ APL: JFK Assassination Researcher Jeffrey Meek

Jeffrey Meek speaks about his extensive research into the JFK assassination.

OnStage @ APL: Southern Flight Band

Prepare to rock Texas style as the Southern Flight Band performs. The band combines the best of Rock-n-Roll, Rock-A-Billy, Country, and Southern Rock.

OnStage @ APL: UFOs and Modern Observations

Texas author and historian Noe Torres will be joined by Stratton Horres and Alex Macom to discuss the famous UFO crashes from Roswell, New Mexico, to Aurora, Texas, and others.

OnStage @ APL: British Flying Training School Museum

Listen to Patrick Hotard, director of the British Flying Training School Museum, speak about the training school in Terrell, Texas, and the pilots trained there.

Summer Luau

Welcome summer at Ford Pool! Enjoy music, games, swimming and snacks

Operation Sunshine: Outdoor Challenge Week 2

Challenge your family and friends to see who can spend the most time in our parks or outdoor facilities.

Inspiring Inclusion: ADA Transition Plan Public Meeting

Allen Parks and Recreation is working to make the city's parks, trails and facilities more accessible and enjoyable for everyone, while also ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With the help of a consulting firm which specializes in accessibility planning, the department is collecting data on current amenities and asking for public input to help set future priorities.

Step Up to Health Festival

Vendor booths, arts and crafts, demos and more!

Summer Sounds Concert: The Rockmollys

Don't miss this classic rock + pop band!

Inspiring Inclusion: ADA Transition Plan Public Meeting

Allen Parks and Recreation is working to make the city's parks, trails and facilities more accessible and enjoyable for everyone, while also ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With the help of a consulting firm which specializes in accessibility planning, the department is collecting data on current amenities and asking for public input to help set future priorities.

Overnight Campout

Camp out under the stars at Ford Pool! Dinner provided

Community Garage Sale

Browse for free or register as a vendor ($30)

Summer Sounds Concert: 80s Mix Tape

A "totally awesome" 80s party band!?

Karaoke Night

Evening of swimming and karaoke at Ford Pool. Concessions available for purchase

Market Street Allen USA presented by Credit Union of Texas

Allen's FREE summer party and fireworks show!

Operation Sunshine: Outdoor Challenge Week 3

Challenge your family and friends to see who can spend the most time in our parks or outdoor facilities.

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Hockey Adult Skills (18+)

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Stick Time (12U)

Full gear required

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Adult Skills (18+)

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Hockey Adult Skills (18+)

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Stick Time (13-18U)

Full gear required

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Stick Time (18+)

Full gear required

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Stick Time (12U)

Full gear required

Stick Time (13-18U)

Full gear required

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Stick Time (12U)

Full gear required

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Adult Skills (18+)

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Hockey Adult Skills (18+)

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Stick Time (13-18U)

Full gear required

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Stick Time (18+)

Full gear required

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Stick Time (12U)

Full gear required

Stick Time (13-18U)

Full gear required

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Stick Time (12U)

Full gear required

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Adult Skills (18+)

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Hockey Adult Skills (18+)

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

Freestyle Skate HIGH LEVEL

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins HIGH LEVEL- Well Balanced Juvenile and above

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Freestyle Skate

$12/hour | Work on jumps and spins

Open Skate

$7 entry, $3 skate rental

REV: Parent & Me in the Park

Meet at the REV and spend time with your little one in the park!

'Bags for Gold' Cornhole Tournament

Cornhole for a cause! Register your team for this fundraiser supporting Allen Special Olympics Athletes and Special Olympics Texas.

Tour the Allen Depot

Tour the depot every second and fourth Saturday!

Heritage Village Open House

Join us every third Sunday

Building a Culture of Excellence with Collin Corporate College and Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce, Session 3

Allen Depot is Open

Tour the depot every second and fourth Saturday!

Patriotic Salute: An Allen Philharmonic Winds Concert