Happy June/Father's Day/Juneteenth/Pride/Summer!

Irving: 2025 Summer Art Adventure Camps

Irving Arts Center is excited to announce the return of its summer camp program after a one year hiatus due to construction and facility renovations!From June 9 through August 1, Irving Arts Center offers a variety of fun, thoughtfully curated educational experiences for kids and teens ages 4-16* with 11 unique camps to choose from. These hands-on classes are taught by professional art educators and artists.

* Ages as of June 1, 2025Art Camps for Ages 6-12June 16-June 20 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Cool Creations
June 23-June 27 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Hand Made
July 7-July 11 from 110 a.m.- 3 p.m. Out of this World Designs
July 14-July 18 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. S.T.E.A.M. Powered
July 21-25 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Pop Art & Patterns
July 28-Aug 1 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Rinse & RepeatLearn More About Art Camps for Ages 6-12!2025 Summer Art Camp Schedule
Mini-Camps for Ages 4-5July 7-11 from 10 a.m.- noon Intro to Art- Intergalactic Adventures
July 21-July 25 from 10 a.m.- noon Intro to Art- If You Give a Kid a Paintbrush
July 28-Aug 1 from 10 a.m.- noon Intro to Theatre- The Magic School Bus Ride, A Dramatic AdventureLearn More About Mini Camps!Teen Camps for Ages 13-16
July 14-July 18 from 10AM-3PM: Summer Studio Intensive- Drawing, Painting & Mixed MediaLearn More About Teen Art CampsABOUT IRVING ARTS CENTER’S SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
For over 30 years, Irving Arts Center’s Summer Camp program has provided a well-rounded opportunity for participants to learn about a variety of art disciplines and engage in hands-on projects and activities that develop skill sets, self-confidence and an appreciation for lifelong learning.

Badge of Pride: From Silence…To Celebration!
June 6 - September 26
Irving Archives & Museum, 801 W. Irving Blvd
In partnership with the Dallas-based nonprofit Badge of Pride, with the organization’s Executive Director, Adrian Cardwell, serving as lead curator. Running from June 6 to September 28, 2025, this landmark exhibit offers one of the first and most comprehensive artifact-driven explorations of LGBTQ+ history in Texas.

Anchored by a powerful panel from the National AIDS Memorial Quilt, the exhibition weaves together personal artifacts, archival materials, and historical narratives to showcase over a century of LGBTQ+ history. Featuring items from Badge of Pride’s extensive collection, as well as artifacts on loan from private and institutional collections, this exhibition provides visitors with a rare opportunity to connect with history through the objects and stories of those who lived it

A JOURNEY FROM SILENCE TO CELEBRATION
The exhibition’s title draws inspiration from the 1995 Pride theme, "From Silence to Celebration," honoring the LGBTQ+ community’s transformation from fear and invisibility to resilience, activism, and joy. It is a tribute to those who broke the silence, those who fought for visibility, and the generations who turned pain into pride, ensuring that LGBTQ+ stories are not only remembered but cherished and celebrated.

A CALL TO ACTION
Designed to educate, inspire, and empower, Badge of Pride: From Silence…To Celebration! invites visitors into a safe space for reflection and dialogue. A dynamic speaker series, Say It Loud: From the Shadows to the Mainstage, along with community-driven events, will deepen engagement and connection to the themes of the exhibit. By centering the voices and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, this exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come—and the work still ahead to build a more inclusive future.

Duncanville 300 Jr. Grand Prix
June 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville, TX, United States, Texas 75116
Duncanville 300 Jr. Grand Prix will be at the Duncanville Recreation Center! Race around the track on mini paddle bikes and see if you have what it takes to claim victory! Bring your family and friends for high-speed fun! Tag a racing buddy and let’s hit the track! Don't miss out on this free invitation to race for glory!

Irving: Southwestern Master’s Boxing Championships
June 7 & 8, doors open at 11 a.m.
101 N Rogers Rd
The 1st Annual Southwestern Masters Boxing Championships will be held at Southern Junction Texas, with doors opening at 11 am and bouts starting at 1 pm. The event is hosted by the Irving Police Athletic League and is sanctioned by USA Boxing

Grand Prairie: Juneteenth Block Party
June 13, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The Epic
Join us for an evening of music, entertainment, diverse food options, and fun games and prizes.

Irving: Juneteenth Celebration
June 13 & 14, 3 p.m.
Heritage Park, 217 S. Main St.
Come out to Heritage Park Friday, June 13, and Georgia Farrow Recreation Center on Saturday, June 14, for a two-day celebration honoring the rich history of the African American Community in Irving. This free, family-friendly weekend will offer live music, local vendors and community groups, free food Friday, and so much more. Pack your lawn chairs, lace up your dancing shoes, and load up the family for a weekend of community.

DeSoto: Best Southwest Juneteenth Festival
June 14, 6-10 p.m.
Grimes Park, 501 E. Wintergreen Rd. 
A night filled with music, food, and community. Bring your friends and family for a fun evening. Don't miss out!
Enjoy live performances by Zapp, NTense the Band, and Chadney Christle. Stroll through vendors and shop local crafts, art, and handmade goodies.Don’t miss the kids’ zone with games, bounce houses, and face painting.

Dallas Juneteenth Food Festival
Sunday, June 15
The 5th annual family food festival in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. Family reunion style fun with live performances and fun.
Enjoy food from over 20 different food vendors from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and surrounding States. The Dallas Juneteenth Soul Food Fest will be a mix of foods including pork chops, oxtails, candied yams, greens, fried chicken, fish, barbecue, funnel cake, turkey legs, tacos, vegan & keto optional available. There will be several small business vendors.

Dallas Pride Parade and Festival
Saturday-Sunday June 14 & 15
Pride is My Right
The energy is building for Dallas Pride 2025, and we are thrilled to announce this year's powerful theme: "Pride is My Right." In a time where LGBTQ+ rights are increasingly being challenged and infringed upon across the nation and in our communities, this theme serves as a resounding declaration. Pride is not a privilege, but an inherent right belonging to every individual.