Free Admission, Live Music, and a Packed Evening at Old Celina Park
Celina’s largest summer celebration — Splash & Blast — returns to Old Celina Park at 1270 FM 428 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM. The event is free to attend and carries the city’s unofficial early start on Fourth of July festivities, giving families a full week ahead of the holiday to gather, hear live music, and enjoy an outdoor evening without the mid-July heat making things miserable.
The date matters for planning purposes. June 27 falls on a Saturday, which means no school-night logistics to juggle, and 5:00 PM gives attendees time to arrive, get settled, and find a good spot before the evening programming ramps up.
What to Expect at Old Celina Park
Splash & Blast is described as a July 4th celebration, so expect the event’s character to reflect that: patriotic energy, a crowd-friendly atmosphere, and programming oriented toward families with children as well as adults who just want an easy summer evening out.
Live music is confirmed as part of the lineup, though the specific performers have not been announced through official city channels as of this writing. That detail is worth watching on the city’s event pages in the days leading up to June 27.
Admission is free, which continues to be one of the more meaningful details for a city that has grown as fast as Celina. With over 60 active commercial developments currently tracked across the city and a population base that has expanded dramatically over the past several years, events that remain free and accessible carry real weight for newer residents still figuring out where the community actually gathers.
Getting There and Planning Your Visit
Old Celina Park sits at 1270 FM 428, on the north side of the city. If you have not been out to the park recently, it is worth knowing that the grounds also host the Storybook Trail, a walk-through reading experience where a story unfolds along the path — something to note if you are bringing younger kids and want to arrive early to burn some energy before the main event gets underway.
For June 27 specifically:
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Start time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Old Celina Park, 1270 FM 428, Celina, TX
- Admission: Free
Parking at the park can fill quickly for large events. Arriving closer to 5:00 PM rather than later is a practical move, particularly if you want ground-level space near the stage area.
A Summer Calendar Worth Marking
Splash & Blast sits at the tail end of a busy stretch for Celina this month. The Celina Friday Night Market runs June 5 at The Square in Downtown Celina starting at 6:00 PM, and the library’s summer programming continues on Fridays throughout the season at Council Chambers, 112 N. Colorado St. — including visits from Celina firefighters who bring equipment for kids to see up close.
For families already plugging dates into the calendar, the progression looks like this: Friday Night Market on June 5, library and park programs running throughout the month, and then Splash & Blast capping the month on June 27 before the Fourth of July itself.
Why This Event Has Staying Power
Celina has a reputation among newer residents as a place where the community infrastructure is still catching up to the population. The Downtown Center under active construction — which includes a 26,209-square-foot library, city offices, a parking garage, and public space — is the most visible example of that gap closing. But that project does not open until late 2026 at the earliest.
In the meantime, Old Celina Park at FM 428 is doing real work as a community anchor. The Storybook Trail, summer programming partnerships, and now Splash & Blast all point to a park that is being used intentionally, not just maintained passively. For residents who moved here in the last two or three years and are still building their sense of what Celina actually feels like, a free outdoor event with live music and a few thousand of their neighbors is one of the faster ways to answer that question.
Mark June 27 on the calendar. Gates open at 5:00 PM.