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Summer's here and your clipboard o' fun is blank . . . but so is your wallet.  What do you do?  Have no fear young day trippers, the answer lies in Irving, Texas.  This weekend is full of activities that are easy on the wallet.  Here's our list, and perhaps you can add to it too.  You can also find other area events on our website at www.irvingtexas.com/events. 

Memorial Day weekend in America is a red-white-and-blue explosion of family picnics, sales, activities and remembering. This weekend, while you're reflecting on those who have given their lives to support this country and our freedom, in between bites of your grilled hot dog, or while scouring the papers for sales, you might want to consider attending any of these activities.  Be sure to stay hydrated and weather-aware. Or if you fancy other events in the area, visit our website at visitirving.com.

Every year when Mother's Day comes around you rack your brain trying to think of a gift that's meaningful and that she'll love. But when you ask her what she needs, she says, "Oh, I don't need anything."  Am I right?  Well, I'm going to give you a list of the top 5 things that your Mom wants from you, but she'll never really say it. Or if these don't suit your fancy, you can also choose from any of the area events listed at irvingtexas.com. 

Weekends are special, exhausting, delicious and full of family fun.  Read below what's in store for Irving this weekend . . . or stop by our events page for more area events.

Sparkling water ... clear skies ... music in the air ... vendors lined up along the canal ... it can only mean one thing.  It's CANAL FEST weekend!  If you've ever been to Canal Fest before, you know what delights await you on Saturday, April 22 from 2 - 8 p.m.  But if you've never been, I'll break it down for you.  And when your kids or friends say, "Whatcha wanna do this weekend?" you'll be ready with an answer.  Or for more area events, just visit our website at www.irvingtexas.com/events.

Eastertime reminds me of that wonderful aroma of rolls baking in the oven; the feel of cool, soft grass underneath bare feet; planting spring flowers and of course, family gatherings.  Whatever this time of year means to you, we've highlighted several events here in Irving where you can make your own family memories.  Or venture out and look through our events calendar for more fun things to do.

It's another beautiful weekend to enjoy Irving, Texas!  For something unique and different, take a look at these fun events.  Or for more events, check out our events calendar.

It's a beautiful weekend to enjoy Irving, Texas! Here's a few fun things you should take a look at. If they don't suit your fancy check out our event calendar.

VINTAGE MARKET DAYS

Where: Downtown Irving

When: Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It's back! The Irving Vintage Trails Market beckons you to experience historic downtown Irving. A gathering of vintage, antique, collectible, primitive treasures are mapped out for you, along with one-of-a-kind products such

Throughout the history of mankind, every known culture has composed and enjoyed some type of music. Influenced by an array of experiences and histories, it spans generations, reaches across borders, and enjoins our vast differences.  Music can be both soothing and urging.  It can move you to dance, it can move you to forget.  And when that song, your very favorite song, comes on the radio ... time stands still. That song can move you to sadness or urge you to sing along at the top of your lungs (which totally embarrasses your kids, especially if you're in the grocery store). You know what I mean. You're probably listening to some kind of music right now aren't you?  Well then, let's crank up the volume and get this weekend started! We've got a wide array of music planned just for you.

The race is on!  Just under 25 percent of those working in a STEM field are female, even though women fill close to half of all jobs in the United States. Science and engineering occupations are projected to grow at more than double the rate of the overall U.S. labor force through 2018. While the world celebrated International Women's Day this week, here in Irving we celebrated a diverse group of area 6th through 8th grade girls who learned how engineers are changing the world, and in turn, how THEY can change the world.  ExxonMobil engineers helped the students participate in hands-on activities at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas which were designed to showcase the unique and real-world applications of science, technology engineering and math (STEM).  You can get in gear this weekend with the FIRST Robotics teams from all around the world competing for top prize.  And guess what boys . . . many of these teams are girls.