Try spicing up your weekend with these top five events in Irving! It's time to get out of the house and experience some heat - although missing in the weather, there's plenty of heat at the Irving Convention Center. Zest Fest is back in town and our taste buds are alive with excitement! There's also live music, a new wine bar to try out, a new twist on a beloved play, a chance to become one with the night creatures, plus so much more. From country to classic, mild to extremely spicy, indoors and out, there's plenty to do right here in Irving,

January is bringing you a ton of events you'll want to add to your calendar. Come on now, #VisitIrving and have some fun. 

A boy band, symphony performances, and Elvis -- Oh my! Irving is bringing you a variety of live music to keep you entertained. See what January holds around town! 

As we’re going deep into spring, when rainy days, flowers, and allergies seem to be taking place almost simultaneously, the idea of doing a Spring Cleaning came to my mind. Not just my house or my closet, but my body too! So when I saw that the new health-conscious restaurant at the Toyota Music Factory complex called Freshii is offering a 1 (Quickie), 3 (Determined), and 5-day (Focused) juice cleanse package, I decided to try it! 

As a food aficionado, I have come to believe that when it comes international cuisines, the more unassuming the eatery, the more authentic the flavor. Think about it, there are countless of hole-in-a-wall spots that are home to the best tacos, falafels, and in this case, Japanese food! 

Add these fun events to your Holiday bucket list. 

Created to be the lighter, more cheerful alternative to Sunday dinner, brunch has been embraced by the American society for more than 70 years. How can we not embrace it? The buffet, the eggs, the pastries, and mimosas! Oh…we can hardly wait for Sunday! Well in the meantime, allow us to list down some of our favorite brunch spots in Irving to get you inspired. 

Want to dine out or are you having someone else cook your Thanksgiving meal this year? Here's where you can head to make that happen. What a treat to have so many offerings! Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! 

Thursday, October 24

• Irving YMCA Festival is from 6-8 pm at the Irving Family YMCA. Dress like a Disney character for even more fun. Enjoy fun activities, jump house, cake walk, vendors, and, of course, candy. 2200 W. Irving Blvd. FREE.
• Countdown to Halloween for Teens: DIY Light-Up Wands, 6-7 pm, Valley Ranch Library Meeting Room. One more week to Halloween! Using copper tape, popsicle sticks, LED lights, and a battery, we’ll engineer wands that light up with the click of a button! Supplies are provided.
• Come out for Pics on the Plaza to

Oh my! What a line up we have here in Irving this weekend. We will need a weekend to rest up from our weekend. To help complete your itinerary of fun things to do, we've listed below just some of the concerts, carnivals and the biggest cosplay event this Fall. Speaking of Fall, don't you just love this weather? All around, it's going to be a great weekend, so get out there and enjoy!