Free events in Beaumont, TX

The Gateway deli features a Kids Eat Free offer every Saturday, available all day for dine-in guests. Receive one complimentary kids meal with each adult entrée purchased. The offer is for children 12 and under, and kids must be present to redeem the discount. It cannot be combined with other discounts and is valid only at this participating location.

Harbor Foundation’s 14th Annual Butterfly Release invites the community to a family-friendly day at its new location, the Event Centre Great Lawn in Beaumont. Guests can enjoy free admission along with food, crafts, and a variety of kid-focused activities. A shared butterfly release serves as the day’s signature moment, offering a meaningful way to honor the memories of loved ones while celebrating life in the present. Butterflies purchased for the occasion are provided individually wrapped, building anticipation before everyone releases them together. Shirts, butterflies, and sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase. For questions, contact the Harbor Foundation at (409) 656-4799 or aarabia@harborhcs.com.

At the Gateway deli, families can take advantage of a dine-in offer that provides one complimentary kids meal with each purchased adult entrée. The deal is available for children 12 and under, and the child must be present to receive the discount. It cannot be combined with other offers and is valid only at this participating location.

Keep it moving with a free line dancing session at The Port Arthur Public Library. The program covers a range of dance techniques and offers time to practice classic moves. A special guest will highlight Swing Out and Zydeco steps. Open to men, women, and young adults.

Wednesday night features a 2010s Hits edition of Music Bingo at Madison's on Dowlen. There is no cost to participate, and players may use as many cards as they like. Expect a minimum of 15 prize rounds, along with food and adult beverages. Hosts lead the games for a lighthearted midweek break.

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum presents a free public talk, Mostly Texas: Robert Rauschenberg at 100, featuring Kristen Clevenson, assistant curator at the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation in New York City. In the museum’s Visitor Center Lecture Hall, Clevenson will trace the life and legacy of Texas-born artist Robert Rauschenberg, whose six-decade career spanned painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and performance. The program highlights his enduring connection to his home state, including a memorable 1993 letter to Governor Ann Richards signed, Love from me in Florida + mostly Texas. Clevenson has served at the Foundation since 2019, curated Robert Rauschenberg: Signs and Signals (1964–94), and holds degrees from Hunter College and the University of Virginia. These museum lectures are free and open to the public, with limited seating. In conjunction with the program, a separate complimentary guided visit for up to 30 guests to the Robert Rauschenberg exhibit at the Museum of the Gulf Coast is planned. Reservations are suggested, and walk-ins will be accommodated until capacity is reached. For those who cannot attend in person, the full talk will be posted afterward on the museum’s YouTube channel, Facebook, and website.

The grand opening in Beaumont, TX features complimentary purified drinking water refills and a giveaway for a $100 Watermill gift card, redeemable at Watermill locations that accept credit cards. To enter the drawing, complete the survey provided at the event, and no purchase is required. Attendees should bring clean bottles for refilling, with a limit of 10 gallons per vehicle per day. Free ice will be available while supplies last, limited to one bag per vehicle. Learn what sets their water apart and take advantage of convenient refill options.

On Fridays, RC Miller Library hosts Storytime with Alicia. Settle in for a warm session of stories led by Alicia.