Chalk the Park 2026 by Llano Parks Project

Chalk the Park 2026

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Sat, April 25, 2026
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM CT

LOCATION

Badu Park

300 Legion Drive

Llano, TX 78643

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🎨 Chalk the Park: A Day of Color & Fun!

Get ready for one of Llano’s most colorful days of the year! Join us on April 25, 2026 for Chalk the Park — a fun-filled community event packed with chalk art, a color run, games, crafts, vendors, and activities for all ages.

Bring your creativity, your running shoes, and your friends for a day of art, laughter, and community fun at Badu park!

💛 Want to Be Part of the Fun?

We’re always looking for volunteers and helpers to make this event amazing! If you would like to volunteer at our event, please click here for details. Volunteer perks included a tshirt (if signed up by April 10) and a free entry to the color run or chalk art competition. Email llanoparksproject@gmail.com to get involved.

🖌 Chalk Art Competition

7:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Artists of all ages are invited to transform the pavement into incredible works of art!

Artists may start anytime between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM
Chalk art demo by Julie Mangum at 10:00 AM
All artwork must be completed by 2:00 PM

🏆 Awards Ceremony: 2:30 PM

🌈 Color Run

Get ready to run, walk, and get covered in color!

Fun Run: 9:00 AM
5K: 9:30 AM

Perfect for families, kids, and runners of all levels!

🎉 More Event Fun

Enjoy a full day at the park with:

Face Painting
Games & activities
Kids crafts
Local vendors
Food and treats
Llano Fit Loop challenge

👕 Registration

Pre-register for art competition or color run by April 15 to receive an official event T-shirt!

Day-of registration will also be available at the event.

Registrations & Sponsorships

CHALK ART COMPETITION

$25 Chalk Art Competition-Adult Entry

This entry will be for the adult competition for ages 18+.

Competition Time: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Artists may start at any time within this window.
All artwork must be completed by 2:00 PM.

Supplies:

Basic Crayola chalk will be provided.
Artists may bring their own supplies (must be non-toxic and not permanent).

Awards Ceremony: 2:30 PM

Registration:

Pre-register by April 15th to receive an event T-shirt.
Pre-register by April 20th to gurantee a registation bag with goodies.
Day-of registration available at the event.

Currently not available

$10 Chalk Art Competition-Kid Entry

This entry will be for the kid's competition for ages 6-17.

Competition Time: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Artists may start at any time within this window.
All artwork must be completed by 2:00 PM.

Supplies:

Basic Crayola chalk will be provided.
Artists may bring their own supplies (must be non-toxic and not permanent).

Awards Ceremony: 2:30 PM

Registration:

Pre-register by April 15th to receive an event T-shirt.
Pre-register by April 20th to gurantee a registation bag with goodies.
Day-of registration available at the event.

Currently not available

$40 Chalk Art Competition-Team Entry

This entry will be for the team competition for up to 4 participants on the team.

Competition Time: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Artists may start at any time within this window.
All artwork must be completed by 2:00 PM.

Supplies:

Basic Crayola chalk will be provided.
Artists may bring their own supplies (must be non-toxic and not permanent).

Awards Ceremony: 2:30 PM

Registration:

Pre-register by April 15th to receive an event T-shirt.
Pre-register by April 20th to gurantee a registation bag with goodies.
Day-of registration available at the event.

Currently not available

COLOR RUN

$25 Color Run 5K

Register by April 15th to guarantee an event T-shirt and a vibrant race bag! Register by April 20 to gurantee a registation bag with goodies. Ages 3 and under are FREE (shirts and bags will not be included). Day-of registration available at the event.

The race kicks off on Saturday, April 25, at 9:30 AM.

Awards will be given to the top three race winners in each category: