This Week in Allen: Honor Veterans Day with a special tribute at Heritage Village. Enjoy the fall weather at the final Cottage Market of the season. Get a look at the Allen Public Library’s renovation progress, and check out this week’s featured job, an internship full of fun with Parks and Recreation.

Retro Skate Night

Monday, Nov. 10

7 to 9 p.m.

Bring your skates and relive those classic roller rink memories! The Edge will be filled with music from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, perfect for singing and skating along. Concessions will be available for purchase. This free event requires registration via the provided link.

Location:

The Edge

201 St. Mary Drive

Allen, TX 75002

Veterans Day Program

Tuesday, Nov. 11

7:30 p.m.

Honor Veterans Day in Allen with patriotic performances by the Allen Community Band and Jazz Band featuring Purple Heart Vietnam veteran John Bagwell. Enjoy classics like “God Bless the USA” and special tributes to the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. This free event is sponsored by Allen Public Library, VFW 2195, DAR and the Allen Community Jazz Band.

Location:

Allen Christian Church 

Allen Heritage Village

450 E. St. Mary Drive

Allen, TX 75002

Adult Recess at the Park

Wednesday, Nov. 12

5 to 9 p.m.

Calling all adults 21 and up for this adults-only event at the Ballfields at Allen Station Park. The “Let’s Play” Recreation Enrichment Vehicle (REV) brings childhood favorites like kickball, foursquare and more. This free event requires registration via the provided link.

Location:

Ballfields

Allen Station Park

1120 N. Cedar Drive

Allen, TX 75002

Cottage Market Wraps Up

Saturday, Nov. 15

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The last Cottage Market of the season is here. Cottage Market is an artisan market held each spring and fall. This popular event will return in March 2026!

Location:

Allen Heritage Village

450 St. Mary Drive

Allen, TX 75002

Free Cardmaking Event

Saturday, Nov. 15

1 p.m.

Join the Friends of the Allen Public Library for a free cardmaking workshop and explore your creative side. This event is open to all ages and will take place inside the Blue House Too at Watters Creek Village.

Location:

Blue House Too

Watters Creek Village

970 Watters Creek Boulevard

Allen, TX 75013

Allen Americans vs. Tulsa Oilers: Star Wars Night

Saturday, Nov. 15

7 p.m.

The Empire Strikes Back… on ice! Grab your lightsabers and may the Force be with the Allen Americans as they face the Tulsa Oilers for Star Wars Night. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are available at the link provided.

Location:

Credit Union of Texas Event Center 200 E. Stacy Road

#1350

Allen, TX 75002

Heritage Village Open House

Sunday, Nov. 16

2 to 4 p.m.

It’s time for the free open house at Heritage Village, held every third Sunday of the month. Explore this historic neighborhood, from a farmhouse to a church. These buildings have been carefully recovered and restored, creating a unique area known for public and private events. Group tours can be arranged by calling (972) 740-8017.

Location:

Allen Heritage Village

450 St. Mary Drive

Allen, TX 75002

Allen Police Collecting Toys for Children in Need

The Allen Police Department is teaming up once again with Toys for Texans to bring holiday cheer to children in need. From November 10 through the 30, residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys and books at the Allen Police Department lobby (205 W. McDermott Drive) daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Requested donations include toys for children under 6, beginning reader books, and gifts for ages 1–16. This year, Allen City Hall (305 Century Parkway) has also been added as a drop-off location.

Toys for Texans, founded by Allen High School students, works to ensure every Texas child living below the poverty line receives a toy or book during the holidays.

Reminder:

Recreation Centers to Close on Tuesday, Nov. 11



The City of Allen recreation centers will be closed to the public on Tuesday, November 11 for routine staff training. The following Parks and Recreation facilities will be affected:

• Allen Senior Recreation Center
• Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center
• Joe Farmer Recreation Center
• Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center

The Allen Community Ice Rink, The Courses at Watters Creek, and The Edge (exterior) will remain open and will not be impacted.

Construction Update for Allen Public Library

After more than a year out of being temporarily relocated, the Allen Public Library is closer than ever to returning home. The latest update video highlights major construction progress and brand-new features, including an expanded Children’s Library and Living Room, new meeting and study rooms, and modern furniture throughout.

Final preparations are underway to reopen soon. View the Allen Public Library's Facebook page for updates.

Allen in Focus Newsletter is Hitting Mailboxes this Month

The seasonal newsletter Allen in Focus is arriving with this month’s utility bills, and the digital edition is now available online.

Read about the latest library renovation updates, learn how to tell the difference between e-bikes and e-motorcycles with help from the Allen Police Department, see how Christmas shopping in Allen supports our local economy, and explore upcoming winter events across the community. View the newsletter Allen in Focus.

Congratulations to our Allen Parks and Recreation Team

The City of Allen Parks and Recreation Department earned the Promotional Award for its project creating a pocket-sized map of the city’s parks. The team received the award at the Texas Recreation and Park Society North Region Conference in Denton.

The Parks & Trail Guide opens into a full-size map of Allen’s trails and includes helpful tips highlighting more than 80 miles of trails throughout the city.

Congratulations to everyone across Parks and Marketing who contributed to this award-winning project. Copies of the guide are available at all recreation centers and at the City Hall information desk.

Parks and Recreation Internship Ready for Play

Learn the ins and outs of parks and recreation, from field operations to administrative duties. This opportunity offers college students hands-on experience in what it takes to run a successful parks and recreation system.

The ideal intern is ready for action, assisting at seasonal and annual events, organizing data, and ordering materials as needed. Applicants must attach a copy of their college transcripts. Applications submitted without transcripts will not be accepted.

Work hours may include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. This part-time internship starts at $14.71 per hour. Apply soon, as this posting may close once a sufficient number of applications are received.

View the application for Intern - Parks & Recreation.

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