Calendar

Irving: North Texas Teen Book Festival

March 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Irving Convention Center 

NTTBF features over 42 panels throughout the day. Watch your favorite authors speak and answer the audience’s questions. Each panel is thematically connected and loads of FUN! Admission is free; Parking is additional
Celebrate the love of reading and connect with renowned authors at this fun, literary event!

Irving Heritage House First Sunday Tours

March 2, 2 – 4 p.m.
303 South O’Connor

The house is a recorded Texas Historic Landmark, built in 1912 and Mary’s Playhouse in the back garden area is included. This early Irving home was built as a prairie-style bungalow for C.P. and Virginia Schulze. Its cypress siding, low-hipped roof, large porch and gabled dormer are signature features of the style of early 20th century houses in the area. Mary’s Playhouse was originally built as a chicken coop and was adapted as a playhouse for the young Mary Schulze in the 1920s. Some of the items on display in the playhouse belonged to Mary and her brother Charles. Free.

Grand Prairie: Planning and Seed Starting Warm Season Veggies

March 1, 1 – 3 p.m.
Main Library 901 Conver Dr

Sponsored by Keep Grand Prairie Beautiful. Free.

Coppell: Nostalgia

March 2, 3 p.m.
Coppell Arts Center in the Main Hall

Join the Orchestra for a captivating Spring Orchestra Community Concert that celebrates the theme of Nostalgia! Experience an afternoon filled with timeless melodies that evoke cherished memories and emotions. This nostalgic event will feature beloved classics and contemporary pieces that resonate with audiences of all ages.
Tickets $10 Adults and $5 Children K-12

Cedar Hill's Annual Block Party

March 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alan E. Sims Recreation Center, 310 E. Parkerville Road

The city is rolling out the red carpet for a celebration of the community, a day filled with excitement, entertainment, and community spirit.
This event is designed for all ages and offers something for everyone. Attendees can enjoy live performances by local artists, a Kids Zone, and a variety of food trucks. Local vendors will be on-site, providing a great opportunity to shop and support businesses.

DeSoto: Reading Tails: Reading With Dogs

March 8, 2 – 3 p.m.
The DeSoto Public Library, 211 E Pleasant Run Rd

The Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs come every second Saturday for a monthly reading with dogs program, “Reading Tails.” 
There will be 15 minute sessions where kids can read aloud to trained therapy dogs. Reading to a dog is an encouraging, non-judgmental way for children to practice reading aloud. 
The library will also provide animatronic dogs for kids with dog fears or allergy restrictions. 

 
Duncanville: Community Clean-up Day

March 1, 9 – 11 a.m.
Red Bird Park, West Red Bird Lane, Duncanville

Come join the Keep Duncanville Beautiful Board and the community in cleaning up Red Bird Park, located at 401 W. Red Bird Ln. The more litter we remove, the less ends up in storm runoff into our creeks, waterways, and eventually into the oceans. Clean-up supplies will be provided on site.