Happy weekend, Lubbock! In today’s happening-today edition: CritterFest’s animal lineup, a path to homeownership program, and Make Music Day + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community fun all summer: Lubbock Parks and Recreation will host free summer events citywide, from yoga in the Plaza to Movies in the Park and Fitness in the Enlightenment, plus National Night Out -- get all the details.
Pathway to ownership: A 418-unit Lubbock complex is running a faith-driven financial literacy program with Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, aiming to help renters build credit, cut debt, and buy their own units -- see the ownership program.
Family fun returns downtown: CritterFest will return to Lubbock’s Science Spectrum July 16 to 19, bringing elephants, camels, alligators, giant snakes, and more. Expect the Ultimate Dog Show and museum admission included with tickets -- see what’s included inside.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Weekend wheels, sorted: Hosting RV-loving relatives or eyeing a close-to-home reset. Lubbock RV Park is a dependable, no-fuss spot with neighborly vibes and room to breathe, a solid local home base when you want simple, stress-free camping and a quick getaway feel without leaving Lubbock.
Skip the West Texas wind: Texas Wedge is Lubbock’s indoor golf lounge with TrackMan simulators, private bays, and a full-service bar, perfect for tuning your swing or corralling friends for a round after work. Play iconic courses, keep the trash talk civilized, and enjoy golf without sunburns, lost balls, or gusty mood swings.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏃 3rd Annual Catholic Charities Run to Remember @ Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Stretch your legs for a 5K through the Guadalupe neighborhood, Aztlan Park, and Mackenzie Park, supporting Catholic Charities. Even if your pace leans brisk stroll, you get a t-shirt, timing bib, and medal, and the speedsters chase cash prizes up to $500.
🎖 2nd Annual Women Veterans Health Conference @ TTUHSC Academic Event Center | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Think wellness events are all bland coffee? In honor of Women Veterans Recognition Day, women Veterans and women spouses get free lunch from VFW Post 2466, art classes, tai chi, pro headshots, resources, and speakers at TTUHSC. Celebrate your health, and maybe your LinkedIn, too.
🌿 Prairie Dog Market @ Lubbock Memorial Arboretum | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Whether you spot a camellia or just enjoy a polite snoop, the Hub City Garden Tour lets you wander five gardens, the LMGA demo garden with expanded greenhouse and shade house, plus a 2025 favorite. Self-guided and ideal for idea-stealing, fresh air, and garden envy.
🧘 The Mindful Market @ The Mindful Market | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Grab your tote and swing by Crickets Ave for a pop-up of mindful living essentials from local vendors, plus live music, food and drinks, and a giveaway. First day of summer, so call it self-care with receipts, community, and fewer impulse buys.
🕯 Wax & Wine Candle Making Workshop @ The Crush Pad by Veesart Cellars | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Feel like earning favorite-child points before Father’s Day? Hit The Crush Pad for a wax and wine workshop with DCLady Candle Creations, where you sip, pour, and pretend you’re a perfumer. Bring your BFF, leave with a gift, and a room that smells like competence.
🍑 Georgia Peaches & Dark Cherries Truckload Sale @ Planet Fitness | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – A truckload of Georgia peaches and dark Bing cherries is popping into the Planet Fitness lot, and yes, they’re the real, drip-down-your-arm kind. It’s a blink-and-you-miss-it pop-up, cash or card, with bonus South Dakota honey, and GA pecans if you’re feeling wholesome.
🎵 Make Music Day @ South Plains Mall | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Make Music Day in Lubbock is your chance to dust off those chops and hop on a professional backline, not your cousin's garage rig. Bring a song, a riff, a jam, or your shower-voice bravado, and jump in with LCAF, neighbors, and zero judgment. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Lubbock report Weather forecastToday — High: 95°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 104°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 0%
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