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Windmill Farms, Temple Neighborhood

Windmill Farms offers a tranquil setting with predominantly single detached homes and townhouses built mostly after 2000. Properties typically feature three to four or more bedrooms, providing spacious living options. Residents benefit from convenient access to major highways, making travel and parking straightforward. Primary schools are situated nearby throughout the neighborhood, contributing to a well-rounded educational environment. The community maintains low traffic noise levels, creating a peaceful environment. While the area’s terrain includes some hills, the presence of nearby services ensures daily necessities are accessible with ease by vehicle. This neighborhood presents a calm and comfortable option for many home seekers.

Windmill Farms offers a relaxed ambience. Windmill Farms is excellent for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as the streets tend to be especially tranquil.

Highlights of Windmill Farms

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🏊 Windmill Farms Community Pool & Park

A resort‑style inground swimming pool and playground maintained by the Windmill Farms HOA offer residents a built‑in recreational hub, ideal for summer evenings and neighborly gatherings right within the neighborhood’s borders.

🏫 High Point Elementary / Lake Belton High School (Belton ISD)

Windmill Farms is zoned for Belton ISD, giving families walkable access to High Point Elementary on Starlight Drive and Lake Belton High School less than a mile away—an academic draw offering Temple‑priced homes with Belton schools.

🚶 Quiet Walking Neighborhoods with Green Spaces

With sidewalks, pocket parks and a well‑maintained layout, the neighborhood’s interior streets and green areas (like small HOA parks) provide safe, leisurely walks and playtime steps from front doors—a staple of neighborhood life.

🏥 Proximity to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

Just a 5–10 minute drive to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, the neighborhood caters perfectly to medical professionals and families needing fast access to Temple’s largest employer.

🛒 Convenient Access to W Adams Avenue Shopping Corridor

Located off West Adams Avenue, Windmill Farms residents enjoy easy access to essential shopping like H‑E‑B grocery store and Walmart Supercenter, adding everyday convenience within a few minutes’ drive.

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This November in Windmill Farms

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

November 6, 2026

First Friday

Downtown Temple

A convenient nearby evening outing for Windmill Farms residents, with downtown shops, restaurants, vendors, food and drink specials, block-party energy, and live music. It is a relaxed way to support local businesses while enjoying a family-friendly community atmosphere without traveling far from Temple.

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November 7, 2026

Holiday Craft Bazaar

Gober Party House • 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

This free Temple shopping event is useful for beginning holiday gift-buying close to home. Residents can browse handmade crafts, crochet, woodworking, plants, Christmas trees, pet treats, sewn goods, and other locally made items while supporting small vendors in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

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November 7, 2026

Threaded Tales Family Day

Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum • 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Families from Windmill Farms can enjoy a free, hands-on museum program featuring fabric activities and simple stitching crafts. It offers an easy Saturday activity for children and caregivers, combining creativity with local history in central Temple and making a good complement to other downtown plans.

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November 7–8, 2026

Sami Show Holiday Market

Huntington Bank Expo • Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Just a short drive from Temple in Belton, this long-running holiday market brings together Texas vendors selling art, jewelry, home décor, gourmet food, clothing, florals, western goods, and seasonal decorations. It is a practical and festive weekend destination for local holiday shopping.

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November 13, 2026

Temple’s 4th Annual Community Summit

Santa Fe Plaza • 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

This free, come-and-go Temple event is especially relevant for nearby residents who want to learn about city services and activities while enjoying live music, food trucks, bounce houses, prizes, and giveaways. It provides an accessible family evening and a chance to meet neighbors and local staff.

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November 21, 2026

Santa Fe Community Market

Santa Fe Plaza • 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

Windmill Farms residents can make this monthly Temple market part of a convenient Saturday routine, shopping for locally grown produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, and artisan products. The family-friendly setting supports small businesses and local agriculture while offering an easy nearby alternative to larger regional markets.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Windmill Farms

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Windmill Farms

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