Events

Krewe De Onyx in the City of Orange, Texas, is excited to announce its annual Juneteenth Celebration, set to take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, and Sunday, June 16, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Orange, Texas. This event will feature live entertainment and community engagement, honoring the history and importance of Juneteenth.

Attendees can look forward to an energetic lineup of live music and performances by Perry Richard, Jeremey Fruge, Lil Nate, and Roi Anthony to kick off the festivities. Local favorite DJ Shocker Shawn will be on deck to keep the crowd pumped up. With a combination of music, dance, and entertainment, this celebration guarantees a memorable experience for all.

A variety of food trucks offering delicious cuisines will be present at the event for guests to indulge in. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and picnic blankets for a relaxing experience.

To ensure a secure environment, alcohol and pets will not be permitted at the event. Barbecue pits and cooking equipment are only allowed for pre-approved vendors. All vendors and booths must be pre-registered to participate.

Admission is free and open to the public, so gather your friends and family to join in the celebration! Krewe De Onyx extends its appreciation to the City of Orange and the EDC and sponsors Granger Chevrolet, The Crawfish Hole, DOW, and Golden Triangle Polymer for their generous support and unwavering commitment to the community.

For more info, visit their Facebook page.

The Orange Public Library is hosting Mini Golf. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the library will be transformed into an 18-hole mini golf course! Come test your putt-putt skills as you meander your way through obstacles and bookshelves for an entertaining round of mini golf!

This event is free and fun for the whole family! Equipment will be provided, and no reservations are required. For more information, please contact the library at 409-883-1086.

Bingo Night at the Orange Train Depot Museum, located at 1210 Green Ave. in Orange, has been scheduled for June 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM.

Only eighty (80) tickets are available, which will be sold at the door for $20 each. The prizes for the winners will be gift cards from local merchants. The 10th game will feature a $200 gift card from Walmart.

The event will serve mimosas and light hors d’oeuvres.

For more info, visit their Facebook page.

Golden Triangle Polymers Company is partnering with the United Way of Orange County to host a free workshop on ” Starting a 501c3.” This workshop is for anyone interested in starting a nonprofit organization or converting their current civic or school organization to a 501c3.

The workshop is FREE, but registration is required as seating is limited. An informational session will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 9 AM – 11 AM at the offices of The United Way of Orange County, 1506 W. Park Ave. in Orange.

The hands-on application session will be held Monday, July 29, 2024, from 9 AM – 11 PM at the Ron E. Lewis Library on the campus of Lamar State College Orange, 401 Front St., in Orange.

Participants can register online here.

For more info, contact The United Way of Orange County at (409) 883-3591.

The 2024 Back2School Orange County event has been announced for August 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lamar State College Orange Student Center. Free school supplies and free haircuts will be given away.

Supplies are limited, so students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

All parents or legal guardians must be present with their children and must bring proof of their child’s enrollment in Orange County schools or Deweyville ISD. Preregistration for this event is required, such as a student ID, report card, or letter from the school.

Preregistration is required. Please refer to the flyer below for registration dates, times, and locations.

For more info, please visit their website or their Facebook page.