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Irving: Farmers Market
July 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
501 E. Las Colinas Blvd.
Looking for produce, homemade goodies, and handcrafted treasures while supporting your local community? Join us at the Irving Farmers Market, where you’ll find: farm-fresh fruits & veggies, artisanal baked goods & handmade crafts, locally sourced meats, honey, & more, a fun, family-friendly atmosphere!
Grand Prairie: Animal Services Christmas in July
July 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
2222 W. Warrior Tr.
Stop by Grand Prairie Animal Services to shop local vendors, grab a sweet treat from one of our food trucks, and snap a photo with Santa--decked out in his favorite Hawaiian shirt.
Dallas: Sweet Tooth Festival
July 27, noon - 6 p.m.
816 Montgomery St.
Come enjoy food from over 20 different food vendors from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas and surrounding States. The Dallas Sweet Tooth Festival will be a mix of cakes, cookies, chocolate, candy, funnel cakes & more. There will be several other small business vendors including clothing, Accessories, jewelry, bath & body, men's wear, health, and so much more.
This dynamic event honors African American freedom, heritage, and culture through music, food, art, education, and community connection. More than just a festival, it serves as a powerful platform for economic empowerment—featuring over 500 small business vendors to promote their brands and grow their customer base. Attendees of all ages enjoy live entertainment, cultural exhibits, kids' activities, food trucks, and opportunities to support local entrepreneurs.
Irving: Noises Off Presented by Mainstage
July 27, 31, and August 1, 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Dupree Theater, 3333 N. MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 300
Sardines! Sardines! Called “the funniest farce ever written,” Noises Off takes a fond look at the follies of theatre folk, whose susceptibility to out-of-control egos, memory loss, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. This play-within-a-play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run.
Hutchins: Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
July 28 at 6 p.m.
321 North Main St.
Irving: Food Truck Tuesdays at the Levy Event Plaza
July 28, 6 - 9 p.m.
501 E. Las Colinas Blvd
Levy Event Plaza is rotating dozens of food trucks ready to serve up cuisine that will take you on a delectable journey across the world in your own backyard!
Grand Prairie: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
July 28 at 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 300 W. Main St.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council on all applications for rezoning, site plans, requests for specific use permits, zoning ordinance amendments and sector plans.
DeSoto: CPAC Meeting (Citizens Police Advisory Committee) Meeting
July 28, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
714 E Belt Line Rd
DeSoto: (VIRTUAL MEETING) Wolf Creek Estate Drainage Improvements Update
July 30 at 6-7 p.m.
Join us for a virtual Zoom meeting to hear updates on the Wolf Creek Estate Drainage Improvements Project.
Lancaster: TWC to Host Free National Intern Day Event in DFW
July 31, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dallas College - Cedar Valley Student Engagement Center
3030 N. Dallas Ave.
Students will have the opportunity to take professional headshots, and participate in roundtable interviews to gain real-life, one-on-one experience with an employer. Employers can expect to meet with motivated students from high schools and colleges and will learn how to receive reimbursements for hosting an internship. The event will feature an exciting agenda with motivational speakers including keynote speaker Micah Autry. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required.
Irving: North Texas Quilt Festival
July 31, August 1-2, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Irving Convention Center, 500 West Las Colinas Blvd.
Treat yourself to aisles and aisles of breathtaking quilts brimming with artistry and creativity, competing for thousands in cash prize awards from accredited judges. Supported in part by: Bear Creek Quilt Guild, Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild, Fort Worth Quilt Guild, Irving Quilt Guild, Quilters' Guild of Arlington and Trinity Valley Quilters' Guild.
DeSoto: Drums with 'Percussion Things'
July 31, noon - 2 p.m.
DeSoto Town Center Atrium – Fishbowl, 211 E Pleasant Run Rd.
Join Len Barnett and his wife Catherine Whiteman of Percussion Things for a high-energy, interactive drumming workshop featuring instruments from around the world. From African djembes to Latin congas and beyond, you’ll explore the rhythms, history, and stories behind each drum—then try them out for yourself!
Cedar Hill: Food Trucks in the Park
July 31, 5 - 8 p.m.
450 Pioneer Trl.
Join us for Food Trucks in the Park every Thursday. Enjoy a rotating selection of delicious food trucks, live music, and a fun community atmosphere.
Grand Prairie: Summer Reading Club End of Summer Party
July 31, 6 - 7 p.m.
901 Conover Dr.
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with an evening full of natural creativity! Explore the art of nature through hands-on crafts and activities, a bounce house, fun giveaways, and a special toddler play area. There will be a special activity exclusively for teens and adults—so everyone’s invited to join the fun as we say goodbye to summer with wonder, imagination, and nature-inspired art!
Irving: City Council Meeting
July 31 at 7 p.m.
825 W. Irving Blvd.
Meeting attendees that would like to provide a presentation to Council for items listed on the agenda must submit their presentation(s) to Information Technology no later than 2 p.m. on the Tuesday prior to the work session or council meeting at councilpubpres@cityofirving.org.
This facility is physically accessible and parking spaces for the disabled are available. Accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for accommodations must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact the City Secretary’s Office at (972) 721-2493 or Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2988.
Coppell: 25 Years of The CORE: Back to School Pool Party
August 1, 4 - 7 p.m.
234 E Parkway Blvd.
Enjoy one last HURRAH before we say “HELLO” to the new school year and close out a summer of 25th anniversary fun! Bring a donated school supply for FREE entry! *Membership, day pass, or donated school supply required*
DeSoto: Community views: On the Budget
August 1, 6 - 8 p.m.
The meeting will be held over Zoom.
Grand Prairie: Farmers Market
August 2, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
120 W. Main St.
Farmers Market in downtown Grand Prairie features locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants, tamales, baked goods, salsas, dips, relishes, eggs, honey, chips, soaps, candles and more.
Join us in celebrating the rich diversity of our community as you peruse the market's offerings and connect with local producers.
Cedar Hill: First Saturday at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
August 2, 8:30 am-12:30 pm
1206 West FM 1382
First Saturdays at Dogwood Canyon include Bird Walks, Yoga, and Bird Bingo!
8:30am - Guided Bird Walk -
10:00am - Yoga Class - Donation Based
11:30am - Bird Bingo
Grand Prairie: Homeownership Fair
August 2, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ruthe Jackson Center, 3113 S. Carrier Pkwy.
Join us for the Grand Prairie Homeownership Fair at the Ruthe Jackson Center.
Grand Prairie: Fruit Production Class
August 2, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
City Hall Conference Room D, 300 W. Main St.
Join Matthew Orwat from Dallas County Agrilife to learn how to grow delicious fruit in your backyard. Plant blackberries with us during a hands-on planting and pruning demonstration which will take place at the Kirby Creek Compost Demonstration Garden. Includes a garden and orchard tour.
Grand Prairie: Food Pantry at RCCG House on the Rock
August 2, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Rock Church, 4447 Matthew Rd.
Free food distribution every first Saturday of the Month.
Duncanville: The Brush Club with Estefany
August 2 at 6 p.m.
201 James Collins Blvd.
Join our instructor led class and learn brush technique, color mixing, layering and composition! Paint, canvas, and brushes provided.
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