Stay cool this summer at Adventure Cove, and more coming up in Abilene

Abilene's Adventure Cove Aquatic Center will be the place to be Saturday, with temperatures expected to climb well over 100 degrees that afternoon.

The facility will open for the summer season.

Throughout the season, the center at 2742 S. Ninth St. will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from 1-7 p.m. Sundays and Mondays.

Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for children four feet tall or taller, $4 for children under four feet tall and free for children 2 years old and younger. For information, call 325-676-6217 or go to abilenetx.gov/384/Adventure-Cove.

Memorial Day

► A Memorial Day ceremony will begin at 10:45 a.m. Monday at Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, 7457 West Lake Road. The Dyess Air Force Base Color Guard will present colors, and Abilene Community Band will perform the national anthem.

► A Memorial Day cookout will be open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at All Star Honda Abilene, 1399 S. Danville Drive. Hamburgers and sausage will be served.

► BROWNWOOD — A Memorial Day program will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Central Texas Veterans Memorial, east of Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. Visitors are advised to bring a lawn chair.

► A Memorial Day picnic will begin at noon Monday at Wisteria Place Retirement Living, 3401 S. 32nd St. Hot dogs and drinks will be served, and the Clear Fork Guard will post colors at 12:30 p.m.

'The Color Purple'

As part of the Paramount Film Series, showings of "The Color Purple" will begin at 7:30 p.m. June 3 and 4 at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students, seniors military and children. For tickets or information, go to paramountabilene.com.

Children's Art and Literacy Festival

The annual three-day Children's Art & Literacy Festival will begin at 4 p.m. June 9 with a costume contest at the Elks Arts Center, followed by the Storybook Parade at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Abilene.

Other events June 9 include a sculpture unveiling and party at 6:15 p.m. at the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden and a sketch session with this year's featured artist, Sophie Blackall, at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre.

The festival will continue from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 10 and 11, with events including shows, live theater, book readings, demonstrations and a petting zoo.

June 9 events will be free to the public, but festival passes will be required June 10 and 11. For tickets and information, go to abilenecalf.com.

Abilene StrEATS

The annual Abilene StrEATs outdoor fundraiser meal benefiting United Way of Abilene will be served at 7 p.m. June 4 on the 200 Block of Cypress Street, featuring food and wine pairings by a several local restaurants.

Tickets are $200, and are available at app.mobilecause.com/form/xSx5Ng. For information, call 325-677-1841.

And more ...

► OLD GLORY — A country musical will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday at Old Glory Community Center. Concessions will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. For information, call 940-200-0353 or 940-989-2816.

► Prep Academy Dance Studio will present "Peace, Love, and Dance" at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $12, and are available at paramountabilene.com.

► As part of its "Stories in the Garden" series, the south branch of the Abilene Public Library will present stories and activities from 10-11 a.m. June 3 at Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden at the Abilene Convention Center. Admission is free.

► A free showing of "Luca" will begin at 3 p.m. June 3 at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.

► As part of the Movies on the Hill series, a showing of the 2021 film "Clifford the Big Red Dog" will begin at 7:30 p.m. June 3 at Anthony Field at Abilene Christian University. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be open.

► A free showing of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" will begin at 2 p.m. June 4 at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.

► Turning Pointe Dance Academy will present its annual recital, "Roadtrip USA," at 6 p.m. June 4 at the Wylie Performing Arts Center, 4502 Antilley Road. Admission is $15.

► Key City Dance Co. will present its annual recital at 1 p.m. June 5 at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.

► A free showing of "Muppet Treasure Island" will begin at 2:30 p.m. June 7 at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane. An escape room based on the movie will be open until 4:30 p.m.

► A line dancing class for beginners will begin at 2 p.m. June 9 at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.

► A free showing of "Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar" will begin at 6 p.m. June 9 at the Mockingbird Lane branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.

► Big Country Home Builders Association's annual Parade of Homes will be open from 1-5 p.m. June 11-12 and 18-19 at more than a dozen homes in Abilene. Admission is free. For a list of participating homes, go to bigcountryhomebuilders.com.