Temple Children's Museum Presents: Party With A Purpose

Friday, May 22, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
11830 W Adams Ave
Temple, TX
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Kickoff the Second Annual Play With Purpose Pickleball Tournament

Kickoff Celebration for the 2nd Annual Play With Purpose Pickleball Tournament

Party With A Purpose
serves as the official launch of the 2nd Annual Play With Purpose Pickleball Tournament — an evening dedicated to community connection, philanthropy, and celebrating the power of play.

This signature kickoff event brings together business leaders, community champions, and supporters for an unforgettable night of entertainment, networking, and impact. Guests will enjoy an elevated social experience while helping fuel hands-on learning opportunities for children across Central Texas.


About the Temple Children’s Museum

The Temple Children's Museum is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to inspiring children and families through play-based learning, exploration, and creativity.

Our Mission:

To create a community which sparks the creativity and curiosity of young children, through hands-on learning and interactive play.

Through interactive exhibits, educational programs, outreach initiatives, and community partnerships, the Temple Children’s Museum works to ensure that all children have access to meaningful educational experiences that support early learning, imagination, and lifelong curiosity.

Why Party With A Purpose?

Party With A Purpose is more than a celebration — it is the starting point of a community-wide effort to expand educational access for local children.

Funds raised through this campaign and kickoff event directly support:

Development of interactive museum exhibits

Educational programming and STEAM initiatives

Community outreach and traveling programs

Accessible learning opportunities for families of all backgrounds

Every sponsorship, ticket purchase, and donation helps create spaces where children can learn through exploration, creativity, and play.

The Experience

Guests attending Party With A Purpose will enjoy:

🎶 Live music by Beau Heitmiller, bringing an energetic Texas sound to set the tone for the evening

🍽️ Dinner provided by The Commonwealth

🍸 Drinks, will be available for purchase through a cash bar or wristband option

💛 Time to socialize, and a lively community atmosphere

🛍️ Exclusive silent auction experiences and unique items

🤝 Opportunities to connect with supporters, families, and community leaders who believe in learning through play

The energy built during Party With A Purpose carries forward into the Play With Purpose Pickleball Tournament, where fun, friendly competition, and philanthropy come together for a shared cause.

Play With Purpose

When our community gathers with intention, play becomes powerful.

By participating in Party With A Purpose, you are helping the Temple Children’s Museum continue building a future where every child has access to discovery, creativity, and joyful learning experiences.

Join us. Celebrate community. Play with purpose.


Where It's Happening

11830 W Adams Ave
11830 W Adams Ave
Temple, TX 76502
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Temple Children's Museum

Providing a place where families can engage in play that inspires a love of learning, with a significant focus on interaction between parents/adults and children.

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11 North 4th Street
Temple, TX
+1 (254) 500-7617
$108.55