Summer Activity Guide 2026

SUMMER 2026 ACTIVITY GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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General Information

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Historic Sites

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Parks & Rec

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Main Street

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Library

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Animal Services

COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT The City of Nacogdoches Community Services Department is made up of 7 divisions.

PARKS RECREATION LIBRARY HISTORIC SITES MAIN STREET ANIMAL SERVICES COMMUNICATION

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We strive to enrich the lives of Nacogdoches' citizens by connecting people with information, ideas, and experiences, providing quality parks and facilities, promoting historic downtown Nacogdoches through economic, historic and cultural revitalization as well as diverse historical and educational opportunities. We envision a year round destination where visitors and locals experience the heart of our community rich with history, commerce, entertainment, recreation, cultural, and educational opportunities.

We encourage you to check out the Recreation Center, Library, museums, play on a playground, walk downtown or on our trails and be a part of our community!

C.L. Simon Recreation Center 1112 North Street 936-559-2960 Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm Friday 9am-6:30pm Saturday 10am-4pm 4

CITY FACILITY RENTALS Liberty Hall Available for parties, reunions, or corporate functions.

The facility has a small kitchenette and large meeting area with a maximum capacity of 75 people. WIFI is available at the facility. Facility size: 2,780 sq. ft.

Some tables and chairs are provided: 20 six ft. tables and approx. 70 chairs.

Click here to reserve Key to the facility must be obtained from the Recreation Center during normal business hours.

Weekday prices: $140/4hr min.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-10pm Sat./Sun. prices: $280/ 8hr min.

Hours: Saturday-Sunday 8am-1am Deposit (due with booking) $100 or $500 w/ alcohol - Deposit is refundable as long as rules and cleanup instructions are followed.

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CITY FACILITY RENTALS Park Pavilions 16 different covered pavilions throughout the city and near Lake Nacogdoches are available to reserve for parties and other events, please call or go online to inquire!

Click here to reserve Park hours: 6am-10pm Cost: $10/hour or $50/day

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Parks with rentable pavilions: Eugenia Sterne Park(gazebo) Lake Nacogdoches Westside Park (3) Maroney Park (3) Mill Pond Park (1) Pecan Park (1) Pioneer Park (3) Ritchie Street Park (1) Robert McCrimmon Park (1) *Festival Park is only rentable for large city sponsored or partnered events.*

FITNESS FACILITIES CL Simon Recreation Center Gymnasium Cost: $2 per day or $20 per month Ages: 12 years and under must have supervision by an adult 18 years or older. Wednesday nights only permits 18 and up only, including guests and spectators (valid ID required).

No exceptions.

Times: Schedule changes often. Please call or click here for current availability and rules.

Weight Room Cost: $2 per day or $20 per month Ages: 18 years and up only Times: The weight room may be used during the CL Simon Recreation Center open gym hours. Please call or click here to check availability.

Pickleball Cost: Free at Banita Creek and Maroney Parks. Six courts available at Banita Creek Park’s multi-use court. Bring your own equipment and net. Twelve courts available at Maroney Park.

Summer Indoor Pickleball - Wednesdays 6:45-8:45pm Cost: $2

Rental Equipment Rent for FREE!

Pickleball Paddles, ball, net!

Basketball

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Whiffle ball Disc Golf Badminton visit or call for more!

RECREATION REMINDERS Please Register Early We make every effort to conduct the classes we advertise. However, in fairness to our instructors, there is a point when courses must be cancelled due to insufficient registration. With that in mind, please do no wait until the last minute to sign up for a class. You could be the one participant needed to meet the required minimum.

Accident Insurance The City of Nacogdoches does not provide individual, team, or group accident insurance for participants in Recreation program. We recommend that you check with your personal agent to assure coverage. Please report any injuries to your program supervisor.

Refund Policy Persons needing to cancel out of a program may request a refund at the Recreation Center prior to the starting date of the program.

Refunds will not be issued after the first class meeting or first day of the activity unless a written statement from a physician is received indicating illness or disability.

Unattended Children

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No child under the age of 12 should be left unattended at the Recreation Center, unless your child is enrolled in a class where the instructor has assumed responsibility. Children left without adult supervision will be asked to contact their parents for pickup; if necessary, authorities will be notified.

YOUTH DANCE + TWIRLING Details and Classes

Registration begins 2 weeks before the start of each session. Class must have 2 participants* Four Week Sessions: $35 | Three Week Sessions: $25

Ballet/ Tap Tap

Twirling

Ages: 4-6 Cost: $35/month Wednesdays at 5pm Ballet or Tap shoes required. Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for full range of movement.

Build confidence, coordination, and rhythm in a supportive and upbeat environment!

Ages: 7-12 Cost: $35/month Wednesdays at 6pm Students will explore basic tap techniques, fun combinations, and routines set to upbeat music in a supportive and encouraging environment. No prior experience is required— just bring your enthusiasm and your own pair of tap shoe and comfortable clothing.

Ages: 3-18 Tuesdays - C.L. Simon Recreation Center Cost: $35/month Wednesdays - Liberty Hall June 2, 3, 9 & 10-July 7, 8, 14 & 15-August 4, 5 11 & 12

Learn fundamentals, tricks, salutes, footwork, kicks, and dance/ novelty twirl routines.

Students will need a baton that fits the length of their arm (can be purchased with instructor). Students may have the opportunity to perform at local events throughout the year and compete locally. Any student enrolled in a regular twirling class can add on the trick class for an additional class fee. Multiple ages will be included in the Trick Class as it will offer new tricks and support for existing tricks in one, two, and/or three batons based on the individual needs of each student. Private & Semi-private lessons by appointment.

Younger Beginner Twirling: 5:00-5:45pm (Ages 3-7) Older Beginner Twirling: 5:45-6:30 pm (Ages 8+) Trick Class: 6:30-7:15 pm (All Ages) Intermediate/Advanced Twirling: 7:15-8:00 pm (All Ages) 9

GYMNASTICS Details and Classes

Registration begins 2 weeks before the start of each session. Schedules vary by month. The class day and time you register for will be your class for the full session. No switching classes after the activity has begun *only exception is if a class does not have 2 participants* Four Week Sessions: $40 1hr class | Four Week Sessions: $35 45min class Private Lessons: Starting at $35 for 30 minutes

Mini &Me

Ages: 1-3 | 45min class | $35/month Parents/guardians will assist their child in an instructor led class. This is introductory level to learn how to follow guidance from the instructor while working through basic circuit rotations

Level 1 Gymnastics

Ages 4-7 OR Ages 7-14 | 1hr class | $40/month Beginner class for younger or inexperienced children.

Focuses on lower leveled skills to improve hand eye coordination, hip/back mobility, flexibility, and strength.

Tumbling

Ages 4-7 | 1hr class | $40/month Beginner class for students interested in focusing on floor skills, rather than traditional gymnastics.

Level 2

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Gymnastics

Ages: 7-14 | 1hr class | $40/month Advanced class for older students who have mastered Level 1 gymnastic skills. Athletes are expected to follow directions well and be open to challenges.

Tumbling

Ages 7-14 | 1hr class | $40/month Designed for experienced children interested in higher level floor skills. Athletes are expected to have mastered Level 1 Tumbling, folllow directions well, and be open to challenges.

NINJA NINJA

Details and Classes Registration begins 2 weeks before the start of each session. Schedules vary by month. The class day and time you register for will be your class for the full session. No switching classes after the activity has begun *only exception is if a class does not have 2 participants* Four Week Sessions: $35 | Three Week Sessions: $25 Private Lessons: Starting at $35 for 30 minutes

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Ninja 1

Ages 4-7 | 1hr class | $40/month Learn the basics of becoming a ninja in this beginner introductory class! This is structured to learn the basic knowledge of flips and tricks, as well as obstacle skill development.

Ninja 2

Ages 4-7 | 1hr class | $40/month Designed for students with a higher skill level for obstacle based curriculum. This class has more challenges and higher advancements with flips and tricks. Students are expected to follow directions well and be open to challenges.

OPEN GYMNASTICS

Open gymnastics is a drop-in activity. Children will not be instructed, but can play on the gymnastics equipment. No need to preregister for this activity. Prices are listed below.

Tumble Tots

Cost: $5/ family Age: 0-5 years Monday, Wednesday and Fridays - 10 - 11am Looking for something to do with your active tot? Come let your child explore, climb and crawl in a safe environment while getting some time to socialize with other parents. This open gymnastics time is the perfect place to meet other parents and get your little one’s energy out while improving their overall motor skills. Only children 5 and under may participate in Tumble Tots.

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Cost: $5/ family All school aged children are welcome.

Tuesdays - 1-3pm Bring your homeschooled children for their P.E . time.

(We also have open gym basketball, see Recreation Center Gymnasium) No instructor, parents must supervise their children. Click here for gymnastics room rules. Participants can work on skills and let their energy out.

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Open Gymnastics

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Cost: $5/ participant (regardless of age) Age: 5-12 years - Adult Open Gymnastics 13+ Two Fridays a month - 4:30-6pm - One Friday a month Bring your kiddos in to let a little energy out in the gymnastics room. No instruction will be given by staff, but participants are allowed to work on skills during this time.

Children under the age of 5 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Click here for the schedule.

GYMNASTICS PARTIES! PHOTO? PHOTO

Rent the gymnastics room for a fun birthday party supervised by our staff! View availability here.

Parties are reserved in two hour blocks of time on Saturdays only.

Party times include set-up and clean-up.

Available times are as follows: 10:30am-12:30pm 1:00pm - 3:00pm Additional 30 min set up time available for additional $10 Up to 12 children: $75 for two hours 13-24 children: $125 for two hours (This includes the $50 for the additional instructor) 13

MARTIAL ARTS Details and Classes

confidence, coordination, and focus using Taekwondo Build traditional Taekwondo forms, introduction to weapons work, and fundamental self-defense techniques.

Tuesday and Saturday 2-3pm Cost: $5/class All Ages Welcome

Tai Chi

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Balance, tranquility, and strength Yang style 24 form. This class will involve stretching, deep breathing, Lohan patting, tai chi walking, and learning the Yang style 24 form, slow methodic sweeping movements. Wear loose clothing and flat soled shoes. No previous experience is needed.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10-11am Cost: Free All Ages Welcome

MARTIAL ARTS Details and Classes

AikiJujutsu

Instructors: Robert Cheshire, 5th degree black belt; Shihan Dai, Jeff Cuevas, 3rd degree black belt; Brent Gotcher, 3rd degree black belt. $5/class or $60/scan card

Empower your child with confidence and self-discipline in our exciting Junior Aikido class! Focused on anti-bullying and personal growth, our fun and supportive environment helps kids make new friends while learning essential life skills. They’ll master striking, hip throws, disarmament, and ground techniques, all tailored to their individual strengths and challenges. Don’t miss out – the first two classes are free! Sign up today and watch your child thrive!

Tuesday/Thursdays 7-8pm Ages 5-14 Unleash your inner warrior with our dynamic adult Aikido class! Dive into a fusion of Judo, Aikido, Karate, and Jujitsu, where you'll master self-defense techniques while immersing yourself in traditional Japanese martial arts. Push your physical and mental boundaries as you learn to escape grips, perform various throws, disarm weapons, and engage in ground fighting. Experience the transformative power of Aikido and enjoy your first two classes free – join us and discover your potential today!

Tuesday/Thursdays 7-8:45pm Ages 14+

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GROUP FITNESS Details and Classes

WALKING CLUB

CHAIR EXERCISE

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Monday-Friday 8:30am-9:30am Free All Ages Too hot to walk outside? Join the walking club and make friends while exercising.

Tuesdays 10-10:45am $10/class Ages 18+ Low impact, seated exercises designed to build cardio strength and flexibility. All of the fitness benefits, with no stress on the joints! Welcome to any fitness level.

Mondays & Tuesdays 12-12:45pm $15/class Ages 18+ Low impact exercises focusing on core strength, posture, and flexibility. Some mats, weights, and resistance bands will be available, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Human reformer style.

Interest List - Day/ Time TBD $15/class Ages 13+ Register for the interest list! Let us know what day and time you want to come!

GROUP FITNESS Details and Classes

ZUMBA

Monday-Friday at 5:30-6:30pm $5/class or $60/scan card Ages 13+ MistiZFit has been voted One of the Best of Nac Fitness Centers 2 years in a row! Join us for a calorieburning, fun-filled cardio party. We will crank up the music and let loose! Fiesta Fridays in the dance room.

Fit & Fabulous Monday/ Wednesday 8:30am-9:30am $5/class Ages 18+ Join our Fit & Fabulous class for a fun, supportive fullbody workout that targets upper body, lower body, and core. Designed for all fitness levels, this class focuses on improving strength, mobility, and overall wellness in an encouraging, no-pressure environment.

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Tuesday and Thursday 5:45-6:30pm $6/class Ages 13+ Step into a high-energy workout class that is fun and effective! Hip hop step aerobics combines upbeat music, cardio, and conditioning. Perfect for all fitness levels, with a lively warm up, step routine, and cool down!

ADULT DANCE Details and Classes

SWING DANCE Instructor: Catie Munguia Thursdays 7:30-8:45pm (see schedule) Ages: 12+ yrs old Location: Rec Center Dance Room ADULT SWING DANCE CLASS This swing dance class is an introduction to the social dance that swept the nation in the 1930’s and is alive and kicking today, focusing mainly on Lindy Hop, Charleston, and solo jazz. Come by yourself, with your friends, or with a partner. We will rotate partners during the class. Class takes place for the first 45 minutes, followed by a social dance so you can put what you learned to practice! Wear comfortable shoes and attire. No previous dancing experience required, and no partner required. For more information, www.facebook.com/nacswing 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month Cost: $5

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ADULT DANCE Details and Classes

CLOGGING Beginner

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Students of various levels will learn clogging steps and routines. This is a great way to exercise your mind and body to music while making new friends. Clogging shoes or athletic shoes with clogging taps required.

Instructor: Cathy Michaels, CCI Some preowned tap shoes are available for purchase in limited sizes. No previous dance experience required.

Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 PM - Sept.15th-Nov. 3rd $45/8 week session (dates vary) Ages: 15+ Men and Women

Beginner Plus

Instructor: Cathy Michaels, CCI Mondays at 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM $7/class OR $60/10 class punch card Ages: 15+ Men and Women Beginner clogging experience required.

Intermediate

Instructor: Cathy Michaels, CCI Mondays at 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM $7/class OR $60/10 class punch card Beginner clogging experience required.

Intermediate/ Exhibition Team

Instructor: Stephanie Griffith, CCI Wednesdays at 7PM - 8:45 PM $7/class OR $60/10 class punch card Ages: 16+ Beginner clogging experience required.

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ADULT & YOUTH CLASSES Details and Classes

Sign Language Table Tennis

Instructor: Cha-Chi Coredero This class will focus on the basic of Sign Language. Each class will build on the previous class.

Select Saturdays July 11th July 18th July 25th August 8th August 22nd Time: 10:15am-11am (Ages 8+) $5 per class click here to register

The Nacogdoches Table Tennis Club (NTTC) welcomes all levels of players. NTTC promotes a family friendly atmosphere with serious minded children welcome under adult supervision.

Our goals are fun, exercise, and the improvement of table tennis skills. No need to preregister.

Mondays and Thursday at 4-8:30pm $2/player (*times subject to change*)

Fencing

Instructor: Randy Schuler Beginner Fencing: Next Session September 2026 Mid Pines Fencing Club meets Saturdays 10:30am *prerequisite: Beginning Fencing*

Benning Fencing: Next class September Discover fencing through games and exercises. Learn the basics of fencing as well as body coordination and control. No experience necessary. All fencing equipment is provided. This is designed as an 8 week course for: Foil. Wear full legged exercise pants, tennis shoes with laces and bring a water bottle.

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ART CLASSES Details and Classes

oil painting with Sheryl Russell. Learn Oil Painting Explore new skills and refresh old ones in a series of classes designed for artists of all ages and stages of creativity. Join us in a progressive series of learning sessions that will build enthusiasm and confidence each week.

Mondays 5:30-7:30pm Cost: $15/class Ages 14+

Talented Kids Art

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Talented kids can expand their art skills and attention by using acrylics in creative ways!

Wednesdays at 5:30-7:30pm Cost: $15 Ages 8-15

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YOUTH SPORTS Beginner/new players welcome!

VOLLEYBALL Registration: July 13th - August 16th Price: $60/player Late registration: August 17th - 23rd (Extra $10 fee) Birth Years: 2012 - 2019 *Birth Certificate is required* Volunteer coaches needed!

Click here to register

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LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS Nacogdoches Youth Softball Association

Nacogdoches Youth Soccer Association

Contact: Nac Youth Soccer Ass. www.teamsideline.com/nacogdoches www.nacsoccer.org Email: nacyouthsoccer@gmail.com Email:

Contact: Jason Smith

Follow the Nacogdoches Youth Soccer Follow the Nacogdoches Youth Softball association on Facebook for updates. association on Facebook for updates.

At the Clint Dempsey Soccer complex,

nacyouthsoftball@gmail.com

Registration is $80 per player with potential sibling discounts.

Registration ends in January with tryouts and draft starting early February.

Nacogdoches Boys Baseball Association

join this local organization to teach your child the fun game of soccer. Age ranges from 5 to 17. Click here to be directed to their website and find registration information.

Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Texas

Pineywoods Youth Football Contact: Bethany Russell Association www.nbyba.com The Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Email: nbybatx@gmail.com Texas lead the way with the Follow the Nacogdoches Youth Baseball Pineywoods Youth Football Association. association on Facebook for updates.

Click here to be directed to their website.

This great pastime is $95/ player with General Public Swim Lessons discounts for siblings and opportunities Master’s Swim for scholarships. Registration closes at bgcdet.org the end of January for Spring Ball. Click Email: nacogdoches@bgcdet.org here to be directed to Nacogdoches Boys Phone: (936)-560-6844 Baseball Association website.

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ADULT SPORTS Details and Classes

COED ADULT SOFTBALL Registration July 13th - August 11th Games will begin August 25th Click here to register Ages: 18+ Cost: $375/ team

COED ADULT SOCCER Registration August 3rd - September 6th Games will begin September 20th Click here to register 16+ Open League or 30+ COED League Cost: $450/ team 25

SPECIAL EVENTS

June 6th

NATIONAL TRAILS CLEAN UP DAY

Join us for an enjoyable day dedicated to cleaning up our trails! Let’s enhance their beauty for hikers and prepare the Lanana Creek Trail for the upcoming Blueberry Festival 10K, 5K, and 1-mile events on June 13th.

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June 13

RUNNING OF THE BLUEBERRIES

Kick off the Texas Blueberry Festival with this 10K, 5K, or 1-mile events on June 13th. Register HERE

July

NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH

Celebrate National Parks and Recreation with a month full of highlighting the Power of Parks and Recreation.

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NEW PLAYGROUND

Mill Pond Park 1629 JOHN STREET

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Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North Street 936-559-2970 Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am-8pm Friday 9am-6:30pm Saturday 10am-4pm

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LIBRARY REMINDERS Program Cost

Program Registration

All library programs are free and open to the public. You do not need a library card to attend programs.

For the safety and enjoyment of attendees, children under 12 years are not permitted at teen or adult programs, and adults are not permitted at teen events. No late arrivals, please. Register at nactx.us/library, eventbrite.com or by calling (936) 559-2970.

Library Cards Getting a library card is free. You must reside in Nacogdoches County. Please bring your library card every time you borrow materials.

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Unattended Children Children under 12 years old are not permitted in the library without adult supervision.

SUMMER READING 2026

Read books and attend library events to earn prizes through the library’s Summer Reading Program!

Sign up at nacogdochespubliclibrary.readsquared.com Choose your age range and log the books you read.

KIDS & TEENS: 1 minute reading = 1 point.

For every 100 points you earn, you can spin the library’s prize wheel!

ADULTS (ages 19+ years): 1 book = 500 points.

You can also earn points by attending library events. Each event has its own code word. Log the code word in ReadSquared to earn a point toward a prize!

Grand prizes in each age category will be announced at the End of Summer Bash on August 8th.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED KID, TEEN, & FAMILY EVENTS Storytime

Babytime

Lego® Club

Puzzle Exchange

Date(s): Wednesdays Time: 10 AM Ages: 11 & under Registration: None required.

Date(s): Fridays Time: 9 AM Ages: 2 & under Registration: None required.

Join Ms. Emily for stories, songs, crafts, and all kinds of silliness every week.

Join Ms. Emily, along with other caregivers and babies, for an informal baby social hour.

Expect singing, playing, and new friends!

Date(s): June 13, July 11, August 8 Time: 12-1:30PM Ages: 11 & under Registration: None required.

The library has thousands of Lego® pieces from which to choose to build whatever you can imagine. Display your creation in the library afterward!

Date(s): June 13, July 11, August 8 Time: 12-1:30PM Ages: All ages Registration: None required.

Bring your complete, gently-used puzzles and trade with fellow puzzle aficionados. Refresh your collection, meet new people and have a good time!

SUPER TUESDAYS FOR KIDS Join us at 10AM on Tuesdays June 9-July 28 for fun, themed, kid events! For ages 11 and under.

Register through Eventbrite links.

June 9 at 10AM Touch-a-Truck*

Join us outside the library and recreation center for a hands-on experience with all kinds of trucks!

June 16 at 10AM Dinosaur Dig!

Dig into dinosaur fun at Dinosaur Dig Stations! Kids can explore exciting activity stations filled with crafts, games, and challenges.

June 23 at 10AM Nature Craft Adventure

Get creative with nature! Join us to make beautiful nature collages using leaves, flowers, sticks, and other earth-inspired materials.

June 30 at 10AM Crazy Art!

Get ready to unleash your imagination! Create the wildest, silliest, most wonderfully wacky masterpiece that you can dream up. There are no mistakes and no rules here—just lots of art supplies, big creativity, and plenty of fun!

*This Super Tuesday does not require registration.

SUPER TUESDAYS FOR KIDS July 7 at 10AM Classic Family Game “Night”

July 14 at 10AM Recycle-osaurus

July 21 at 10AM Adopt-a-Dinosaur

July 28 at 10AM Raiders of the Lost Library Scavenger Hunt

August 4 at 10AM Wildlife on the Move*

Before video games and apps, there were classic board games! Join us for a familyfriendly morning of timeless games, laughs, and old-school fun as we “unearth” favorite games from the past together.

Create your own unique dinosaur masterpiece while learning how everyday items can be reused in fun and imaginative ways!

Choose your own tiny dinosaur friend to adopt and take home! Create a name, complete an adoption certificate, and use your imagination to design a cozy habitat for your new prehistoric pal.

Adventure awaits! Follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden surprises as you journey through this exciting building-wide scavenger hunt!

Everyone’s favorite summer entertainer, Eric Brittingham with Wildlife on the Move, will be back in Nac with live critters to learn about and interact with!

*This Super Tuesday does not require registration.

REMARKABLE CREATURES WITH

NACOGDOCHES HUMANE SOCETY Join us on Fridays in July, along with the Nacogdoches Humane Society, as we learn about all kinds of Remarkable Creatures!

Expect fun activities and interactions with real animals!

Reptiles!

July 10 10AM - 12PM

Hamer the Police Dog

July 17 10AM - 12PM

Rabbits

July 24 10AM - 12PM

Tater the Mini Pig

July 31 10AM - 12PM

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES Summer Reading Kickoff: Jurassic Par...ty

Futbol (Soccer) Jersey Exchange

The Great Puzzle Race

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Date(s): June 6 Time: 1-3PM Ages: All ages Registration: None required.

Join us as we kick off this year's Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story, with dinosaur games, crafts, snacks, and all kinds of prehistoric fun!

Date(s): June 6 Time: 12-1 PM Ages: All ages Registration: None required.

Trade soccer stickers, jerseys or design your own soccer jersey or team flag.

Stay for the summer reading kickoff!

Date(s): July 16 Time: 5:30 PM Ages: All ages Registration: Please register through eventbrite.com .

Groups of 1-4 people will race to be the first goup to put together a 300 piece puzzle.

People not on a team will be grouped together.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS & FAMILIES Dinosaur Trivia

America 250 Celebration & Storytime at Dilly Dally

Family Free Make

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Date(s): June 18 Time: 5:30 PM Ages: All ages Registration: Please register through Eventbrite.com

Kids can compete on a team with their siblings or friends or as part of their family unit in a dinosaur trivia challenge. How well do you know your dinosaurs?

Date(s): July 1 Time: 10 AM Ages: 11 & under Registration: None required.

Join Ms. Emily for a special Storytime at Dilly Dally, located at 216 N. Church St., for Storytime shenanigans and a chance to celebrate America 250!

Date(s): July 18 & August 16 Time: 2-3 PM Ages: All ages Registration: None required.

Kids and their families can join us for DIY crafting with all of the maker supplies the Library has to offer!

Date(s): August 8 Time: 1-3 PM Ages: All ages Registration: No registration required.

Close out the Summer Reading season with a birthday party for Harry Potter! Expect themed games, crafts, snacks, and Summer Reading raffle prize winners!

MOVIES NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY Join us for movie nights at the library, including popcorn and drinks on us!

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Monday Night Movie: Jurassic Park (Rated PG-13)

June 8 6:30 PM

Movie Night: Golden Shoes (Not Rated)

June 26 6:30 PM

Monday Night Movie: National Treasure (Rated PG)

July 6 6:30 PM

Monday Night Movie: Night at the Museum (Rated PG)

August 3 6:30 PM

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR TEENS & ADULTS

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Teen & Adult: Sew Your Own Pot Holder or Coaster

Date(s): June 11 Time: 5:30 PM Ages: 12 & up Registration: Register through Eventbrite.

This beginner-friendly program is perfect for anyone wanting to try sewing in a fun and relaxed environment. We’ll provide the materials and simple step-by-step guidance—you bring the creativity!

Making Blueberry Fudge

Date(s): June 12 Time: 5:30 PM Ages: 19 & up Registration: Register through Eventbrite.

Get in the Blueberry Festival spirit!

Join us for a quick class on making blueberry fudge. Please bring a small container so you can finish the product at home.

Stars & Stripes Lanterns

Date(s): Time: Ages: 19 & up Registration: Register through Eventbrite.

Make cute patriotic lamps to brighten up any room and commemorate America's 250th anniversary. Location to be announced.

Date(s): July 9 Teen & Adult Time: 5:30 PM Ages: 12 & up Decoupage Registration: Party Register through Eventbrite.

Turn ordinary items into personalized works of art! Use decorative paper, napkins, magazine clippings, and more to decorate items like light switch covers, plates, and other simple surfaces. No experience needed!

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR TEENS & ADULTS Bad Art Night

Date(s): July 24 Time: 6:30 PM Ages: 19 & up Registration: Register through Eventbrite.

Create something truly outrageous and appalling and win prizes for the most heinous art! Enjoy making art without expectations and focus on the process and not the product.

Teen Nerf Battle

Date(s): July 31 Time: 6:30 PM Ages: 12 - 18 Registration: Register through Eventbrite.

Bring your friends to take on challengers in a lights-out after hours full-on Nerf battle! Bring your own gun, and we’ll supply the ammo.

Cookbook Club

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Date(s): June 4th.

Time: 6-7 PM Ages: 19 & up Registration: None required.

Participants choose a cookbook and invite the public to come select a recipe from the book to prepare and bring to the gathering.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS FOR ADULTS Fiber Arts

Scrapbooking Friends

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Date(s): 1st Monday of each month Time: 5-6:30 PM Ages: 19 & up Registration: None required.

Gather with fellow fiber crafters once a month to enjoy the cozy comaraderie of a craft group, be inspired with new project ideas, and get help with learning new skills and fixing mistakes.

Date(s): June 27, July 18, August 15 Time: 11AM - 2:30PM Ages: 19 & up Registration: Register through Eventbrite.

Whether you’re new to scrapbooking or just want to meet like-minded people, join us for this monthly group. Each session will start with a lesson on scrapbooking basics, followed by time to work on individual projects and share ideas and techniques. Check the Eventbrite registration page for a list of supplies that you will need to bring.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS FOR ADULTS Citizenship Class Tuesdays

Date(s): Tuesdays Time: 5:30 PM Ages: 19 & up Registration: None required.

Prepare for the naturalization exam with us. We practice reading aloud, writing, interviewing, and review the civics questions.

Citizenship Class Wednesdays

Date(s): Wednesdays Time: 5:30 PM Ages: 19 & up Registration: None required.

Prepare for the naturalization exam with us. We practice reading aloud, writing, interviewing, and review the civics questions.

Date(s): 1st Wednesday of each month Time: 6:45 PM Ages: 19 & up Registration: In-person or call 936-559-2970

Aprende a usar una computadora y buscar información en internet. {Learn to use a computer and search online}

Clase de informática en español

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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS FOR ADULTS

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Summer’s Books & Banter Book Club

Date(s): 2nd Thursday of each month Time: 2 PM Ages: 19 & up Registration: None required.

Public Notary Service

Date(s): 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Time: 12-1 PM Ages: 18 & up Registration: First come, first served.

Rather than everyone reading the same book, everyone brings whatever they’re reading to discuss. Get book tips and chat with other book lovers!

Mary Allen will notarize up to 3 single-signer, single-seal items.

Please bring original documents and current government-issued ID, (with photo and signature).

HOW DO I GET A LIBRARY CARD? All Nacogdoches County residents can sign up for a library card free of charge!

Visit us today to sign up for your library card and discover all your local public library has to offer!

Check out the library’s catalog here!

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Nacogdoches Historic Sites 936-560-4441 historicsites@nactx.us 324. N. Lanana St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961

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Sterne-Hoya House Museum & Library 211 S. Lanana St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Built In: 1830

Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

The Sterne-Hoya House Museum and Library is an 1830 dogtrot house built by prominent merchant and Texas Revolution leader, Adolphus Sterne. It was occupied by the Sterne family until 1869 when it was sold to the von der Hoya family. The house remained in the von der Hoya family until it was donated to the City of Nacogdoches in 1958, to be used as a library.

Durst-Taylor Historic House & Gardens 304 North St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Built In: 1835

Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

The Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens is a circa 1835 wood-frame house and is the second oldest building in Nacogdoches. The house sits very close to the intersection of the old El Camino Real de los Tejas and La Calle del Norte and was home to many early businessmen, bankers, and political leaders including Thomas J. Rusk, Bennett Blake and William Ochiltree. This hands-on museum includes a fully functioning smokehouse, blacksmith shop and chicken coop as well as heirloom gardens and a sugarcane mill.

Nacogdoches Railroad Depot 101 Old Tyler Rd. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Built In: 1911

Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm

The Nacogdoches Railroad Depot was built by Southern Pacific Railroad in 1911 after the original wooden depot burned to the ground following a lightening strike. This Depot transported goods, passengers and even soldiers from Nacogdoches to places far and wide before discontinuing passenger service in 1954. The Nacogdoches Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 and is now home to a transportation museum that chronicles the rich history of the railroad and its passengers.

Zion Hill Baptist Church 324 N. Lanana St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 Built: 1914

Wednesday-Friday 10am-4pm First two Saturdays of each month 10am-4pm

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Zion Hill Baptist Church was home to one of the oldest African American Baptist congregations in Texas. The congregation was founded in 1878 by Reverend Lawson Reed and has occupied four different buildings during its life. Zion Hill was the social and religious center for members of the Zion Hill community and African Americans in Nacogdoches. Zion Hill Baptist Church, which sits on the corner of Lanana and Bois d’arc streets, was built in 1914 by famed architect Diedrich Rulfs.

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Nacogdoches Main Street 936-559-2562 mainstreet@nactx.us

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THIS & THAT What is Main Street?

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The Nacogdoches Main Street program revitalizes the historic downtown, blending heritage preservation with economic growth. Through events, business support, and beautification, This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (Texas State Library and Archives Commission, # LS-253655-OLS-23).* (2024) it fosters a vibrant hub for the(Grant community and visitors.

Main Street Board

The Nacogdoches Main Street Board is appointed by the city council and advises the Main Street Manager. The board guides efforts to revitalize and promote the downtown area by collaborating with local businesses, residents, and city officials.

The board plans events, manages revitalization projects, and ensures the program aligns with community needs, while also securing funding and resources to support downtown development and maintain its historic character. The board meets on the third Monday of each month.

Wine Swirl Fundraiser

The Wine Swirl is Main Street’s premier fundraiser for downtown projects. The Wine Swirl offers attendees a chance to sample wines from Texas Wineries, while enjoying live entertainment, local food and plenty of downtown shopping! The funds raised from the Wine Swirl supports Main Street’s Many projects. Projects include: Downtown Beautification Grants, Holiday Decorations and other downtown events.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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ANimal Services

Animal Services 936-560-9567 animalservices@nactx.us 3211 SW Stallings Dr Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

View upcoming events here!

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View all available pets here!

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