The Allen Event Center box office will close Sunday in advance of the Labor Day holiday, but Allen Gun Show attendees will still be able to buy tickets that day at the door.

The box office, which will also close Monday, is one of several city facilities and services closing early for the holiday, according to a city release. Allen Public Library will close Sunday and Monday, and the city's Chemical Reuse Center will close Saturday.

Each daily trash collection normally scheduled for Monday through Friday next week will be delayed one day.

Other facilities closed on Monday include:

  • the Allen municipal complex, including the municipal court

  • Allen Senior Recreation Center

  • Allen Animal Shelter

  • The Edge Visitor Center (the skate park remains open)

  • Joe Farmer Recreation Center


The Allen Community Ice Rink will be open Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium will be open from 1 to 6 p.m. The Courses at Watters Creek will be open at normal hours.