Events in Beaumont today

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.

Get ready for the Annual Back to School Bash at the Dream Center Campus. It’s a save-the-date event running from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with more details coming soon.

Enjoy a day devoted to coloring and creativity. Spend time making art and exploring color.

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.

Shop the Mid-County Farmers & Crafters Market inside Central Mall between TJ Max and Target. This twice-monthly market is fully indoors, so browsing stays comfortable no matter the weather. Explore around 50 local small business vendors, discover new shops throughout the mall, and enjoy lunch at places like Cici’s Pizza or Central Seafood. Each booth purchase earns an entry for a gift basket filled with items from nearly all participating vendors. Vendor notice: for DNCE markets, the only authorized contact for booth information is Dick Cox, and anyone else requesting payment is a scammer.

Jordan Nix is performing at the Sour Lake Community Center. This country and Americana show gets underway in the late afternoon.

For The Record hosts an all-ages night of live music featuring Sancho Baker, Double Knockout, Psycho Jenni, and First Street Hooligans. Admission is $10.

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.

Get in shape with an aerobics class at the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center. The session runs from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room. This event is held every Monday, along with Tuesday and Wednesday sessions as well.

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.

Join a Zumba class for an energetic workout in the multi-purpose room. This session runs Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sterling Pruitt Activity Center.

Theodore Johns Library hosts Storytime with Kassie on Tuesdays.

Get in shape at this aerobics class held at the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center. The session runs from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and it takes place in the Multi-Purpose Room.

Join a Zumba class for a fun, energetic workout session. The class runs Monday and Wednesday, meeting in the multi-purpose room from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

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.

Elmo Willard Library hosts Storytime with Kassie on Thursdays. Enjoy a friendly time devoted to stories with Kassie in a welcoming library setting.

La Dolce Vita Night at Taluka Trades brings the ambiance of Italian cafés to an elegant evening of flavor, style and music. The experience features authentic Italian espresso, handmade biscotti flights, live entertainment from award-winning vocalist Hunter Courts, classic automobiles and a setting with a nostalgic European feel. Guests are encouraged to dress as if meeting someone special for espresso in 1962, taking cues from Sophia Loren and classic Hollywood, with polished suits, silk scarves and pearls for a timeless look. Whether the draw is the coffee, the music, the cars or a bit of shopping, the night centers on good conversation and beautiful details. Admission is $20 per person, and tickets must be purchased in advance through Venmo at @taluka. Include your name and the number of tickets in the payment notes.

Join for co-ed adult volleyball free play focused on skills development. This recurring session is for ages 17 and up and runs as a casual, open play time to practice and play together.

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.

Head to 7 Oaks Event Garden for a Thursday night concert featuring the duo Of A Feather, with performances by Sara Morgan and Kelly Hunt. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show runs through the evening. Tickets include options like general admission and VIP seating, and outside food or drinks are not allowed.