SPECIAL EVENTS

4th Of July Jubilee

July 4 | Pickrell Park

Schertz is proud to host one of South Texas’ largest tributes to freedom and independence. Join us for the 47th Annual 4th of July Jubilee Celebration. Start the day at 9:15 a.m. with the ‘Let Freedom Run’ 5K, followed by the downtown parade. Starting at 6 p.m., head to Pickrell Park for a full evening of fun family activities, kids’ carnival, festival food, and Fireworks!

For more information, visit Schertz.com/jubilee.

FLOAT & FIREWORKS

July 4 | 6 – 10 p.m. | Pickrell Park Pool | $3 per person with advance purchase only

Have the BEST seat in the house for everyone’s favorite show, the 4th of July Jubilee Fireworks Spectacular! You can’t beat the view from the water! Participants will enjoy the show from the pool's cool waters while lounging on patriotic floats. Limited capacity applies for the event.

Tickets go on sale on May 1 online at Schertz.com.

National Watermelon Day

August 3 | 5 –7 p.m. | Pickrell Park Pool

Grab your sunscreen and bring your appetite! Join us in celebrating National Watermelon Day; with floating watermelons in the pool and watermelonthemed games, contests, and more. Regular pool admission applies.

For more information, visit Schertz.com

MUSIC & MOVIES IN THE PARK

May – October | 7 p.m. | FREE

Each year the Music and Movies in the Park series showcases movie events at area parks. We encourage everyone to bring lawn chairs, refreshments, friends, and neighbors out for a free night of entertainment. Activities begin at 7 p.m. and the movie will begin when it gets dark. The 2023 Series is sponsored by The Crossvine and H-E-B.

Date Movie Location

May 5 Selena Pickrell Park

June 9 A League of Their Own Johnnie McDow Sports Complex

June 24 Hotel Transylvania 3* Pickrell Park Pool

July 15 Jungle Cruise* Pickrell Park Pool

July 28 Lightyear Wendy Swan Memorial Park

Oct. 20 Hocus Pocus Rhine Valley Park

It’s time to share why local parks and recreation is Where Community Grows!

We’re celebrating Park and Recreation Month this July by celebrating the vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of our communities. Join us for an activity-packed month and follow along on Schertz Parks and Recreation social media outlets for more details on our month-long celebration.