Planning a fall outing in Central Texas? Here are events scheduled in Temple and Belton from September 24 through November 24, 2026. Start with the downtown Belton celebrations and shows at The Beltonian Theatre, then explore markets and family activities in Temple. Check each organizer’s page before you travel, as schedules and ticket availability can change.
September 25–26: Belton’s Bacon, Blues & Brews
Belton’s historic courthouse square hosts two days of live blues, bacon-inspired food, vendors, and activities. The festival also extends to The Beltonian Theatre, which is showing The Blues Brothers as a free movie at 7:30 p.m. on both Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26. It’s an easy way to pair the festival with a movie downtown. See the festival schedule and check The Beltonian Theatre.
October 2: First Friday in Downtown Temple
Head downtown for Temple’s October First Friday. Participating businesses and venues shape each month’s activities, so check the current Downtown Temple listings as the date approaches.
October 9–10: Polka on the Square
Belton’s square fills with polka music, dancing, Czech-inspired food, and local drink vendors for this two-day celebration. The 2026 event schedule lists festivities from 5–10 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday, with live bands on both days.
October 17: Santa Fe Community Market and Museum Fun
The Santa Fe Community Market is scheduled for 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at 33 E. Avenue C in Temple, with local food and handmade goods. Nearby, the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum hosts Magic & Mischief, a ticketed, family-focused event from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Santa Fe Depot. Check the museum’s event details and tickets before going.
November 6–7: First Friday and Threaded Tales
Downtown Temple’s next First Friday falls on November 6. On Saturday, November 7, the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum hosts Threaded Tales Family Day from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. The free program includes fabric activities and simple stitching crafts.
November 13: Don’t Tell Comedy at The Beltonian Theatre
Make Friday night a comedy night. Don’t Tell Comedy Standup Event #2 is listed for 7 p.m. on November 13. The lineup remains a surprise until the performers take the stage, and the event page lists the show as 21+. Check show details and tickets.
November 14: Common Man Live Concert
Return to The Beltonian Theatre on Saturday, November 14, at 7 p.m. for Common Man, an indie-pop and folk duo featuring Compton McMurry and Meredith Johnson. Plan dinner in Downtown Belton before the concert for a full evening out.
November 21: Santa Fe Community Market
The Santa Fe Community Market returns on November 21. Browse local vendors, pick up something for the season, and spend some time exploring Downtown Temple. Check the market page for the day’s hours and vendor updates.
Keep Exploring
The Beltonian Theatre’s published fall lineup includes the free Blues Brothers screenings, the November comedy show, and the Common Man concert. Movie showtimes and new performances may be added, so visit The Beltonian Theatre’s live event page when making plans. You can also check See Belton and Discover Temple for additional area events.
Featured photo: Bell County Courthouse, Belton, TX, by 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
