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Follow me as I make the rounds in Irving this weekend with tons of fun and delightful events. Really, there's something here for everyone.  We may be really diverse here in Irving, but one thing remains constant - there is always something fun to do! So stop by a local shop, dine at any one of our terrific eateries, or check out some live music, you'll see what I mean. You know where we are: www.irvingtexas.com.

After the cold front moved through this week, the weekend should remain in the double digits ... around 97 to be precise. You know what this means? You can go back to doing outdoor activities. Here in Irving, we worship the outdoors and all the fun it brings. From swim parties to outdoor movies to patio concerts, we've got your weekend itinerary all planned out.  Because, you know, outdoors was really missing you.  

For additional area events, visit our website at www.irvingtexas.com.

Summer is winding down and the kids are heading back to school, but the heat is still here. We’ve compiled a list of Irving things to do in August, from escaping the heat with poolside movies to enjoying theater, music, trivia, and more.

Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. Instead, rock out to the tunes of yesterday and today, and savor the last long days of the season with live music in Irving. Explore the events below and get your tickets as soon as possible!

And the weekend begins! You may have guessed by now that I am a weekend warrior, always in search of new things to do and great places to eat. I need not go very far because here in Irving there are always so many fun events to fill my calendar. Now I know what you're thinking . . . how can YOU know which events to attend? Well, that's why I'm here, to let you know about the different ways you can play your day away. Take a look at these suggestions:

Why be a jet setter when you can do some day tripping right here in Irving and still enjoy the same experiences? The world is waiting for you just around the corner - from food, music, people and events - you can savor it all. This weekend is packed full so hop on board with these suggestions and travel the globe in just two short days. Of course there's always more in store when you visit our website at www.irvingtexas.com.

As we go deeper into the summer, any excuse makes a great excuse to savor the sweet, refreshing, and creamy deliciousness that is an ice cream. And you know what’s cool? The whole month of July happens to be National Ice Cream Month! So read along and get ready to stuff your face with some of the city’s best ice cream treats. Don’t worry, we won’t judge. Calories don’t count when you’re happy, right? ;)

Texans are a unique lot. We have our own lingo, our own style of food, our own music and we're mighty proud of it all. From over yonder to pert' near here, you don't have to look far to find the best of Texas in Irving. Here is your guide to what is truly Texan about our town and how to grab it by the horns - because that's what we Texans do.  There's always more than meets the eye, so take a peek at the full events calendar on our website at www.irvingtexas.com.

If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, you’d know that we love our food holidays here in Irving. Why? Because we have so many restaurants to celebrate them at! And today, in honor of the National Fried Chicken Day, we’re listing 5 of the best fried chicken places in town. So scroll down (+drool) and take notes!

What happens when you combine summer and cold treats/desserts? Summer heaven, of course.

Here is where you can find summer treats in Irving to help you cool-off.