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Your 2024 Bell County Bucket List

Looking for family fun in Central Texas in 2024? We have your ultimate list!

By Brittany Joyner January 1, 2024

As we turn our calendars to 2024 we're looking forward to a bright year ahead in Killeen, Texas. There is so much fun to be had in Central Texas and my family doesn't want to miss a thing in 2024.

So we have created a "Bell County Family Bucket List of Fun" for 2024 and wanted to share it with you! I hope it helps inspire you and your family to get out and explore Killeen, Belton, and Temple in 2024!

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2024 Bell County Family Fun Bucket List


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Warm Weather Fun

  • Go to Summer Camp
  • Go down all of the water slides at Summer Fun, Lions Junction, and Killeen Family Aquatics
  • Go to a new park or playground every week
  • Splash around in the creeks
  • Run in the Healthy Kids Running Series
  • Ride a horse at BLORA Ranch
  • Go fishing and catch at least one fish
  • Hike at least once a month
  • Take bluebonnet pictures

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Must-Attend Events

  • Shop your way through a Sami Show
  • Go to a UMHB game
  • Ride all the rides at the Central Texas State Fair
  • Go to the rodeo
  • Listen to live music at local breweries
  • Bloomin' Temple Festival
  • Rabbit Fest

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Anytime Fun

  • Learn something at one of our local museums
  • Grab a sweet treat or coffee and shop downtown Killeen, Belton, Salado, or Temple
  • Find and take pictures at all of the murals around town
  • Take a day trip to another part of Texas: Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, Waco, East Texas, West Texas
  • Watch trains come and go at Whistle Stop park
  • Stargaze at Mayborn Science Theater
  • Challenge your family to try something new. Our searchable calendar is jammed pack with family fun every day all year long