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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.

Summer is now in full swing—the kids are out of school and the mercury is rising. We’ve compiled a list of some of the notable things to do in Irving this July, from celebrating the Fourth of July to enjoying theater, arts, and music all month long.

July is peeking just around the corner and you know what that means . . . time to don your red, white and blue and celebrate America's independence. We are so fortunate to live and work in a city that offers a wide variety of patriotic events, including live music, food trucks, festivities for the whole family, fireworks, and did I mention live music?  Here are our recommended events to attend beginning this weekend.  You can also look on our website for more.  www.irvingtexas.com

My family and I look forward to summers in Irving because of all the places we can go to keep cool.   Located in the heart of DFW, Irving is an easy access point for families to come and enjoy many of the cities recreational amenities. So, what is there to do in this centrally located city? Splash pads, city pools and snow cones stops. 

Start your summer off with a refreshing 100% all natural frozen fruit bar from the Pop Factory, swing by Nosh and Bottle to pick up some gourmet cheese and select wine, then grab a concert before a late night dinner. There's a world of delights awaiting you at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. I've picked my top five spots, but don't let that sway you from trying them all. Drop by our website at irvingtexas.com/restaurants/music-factory for more information about all of the fun you can find at the Toyota Music Factory.

I once heard someone say, “Motherhood is powered by love, fueled by coffee, and sustained by wine.” This quote got me chuckling, but I don’t think it’s entirely true. We moms run on so many other awesome things that we might not always get, but we love so dearly like mani-pedis, chocolate, movies, and late night Netflix binge when everyone else is asleep. So to celebrate Mother’s Day this year, we’ve put together a fun itinerary, featuring some of the things mentioned above, for moms to make the most of the holiday in Irving. 

Summer starts early in Irving, Texas! In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), we invite you to enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of all the new offerings in Irving and revisit some Irving mainstays.

Tour our Town:

Get out with family and friends and enjoy our fun city like a Texas tourist. Visit any of these suggested venues and get social with us by posting your photo and using #VisitIrving. Each time you post a photo tagged #VisitIrving at one of these hot spots; you’ll be entered into the “Tour our Town” contest (one

Welcome to the city of Irving where there is so much to do, one of the main attractions is the Irving Arts Center where you can find Art Installations, Mommy and Me days, concerts and more. Here are the top three things you need to know for your visit the Irving Arts Center.

Toyota Music Factory (TMF) has officially kicked off with its Grand Opening last weekend, featuring live performances by Brad Paisley and Keith Sweat. It was nice to boot scootin’ boogie to some country favorites, and then groove to the soulful R&B tracks. This is just the beginning for TMF of course, as chart-topping performers have already lined up to rock the stage of TMF’s The Pavilion throughout the year and beyond. On top of it all, most of the restaurants and bars scheduled to open here are already up and running! So if you haven’t been here before, read along as we reveal the 3 things you need to know when planning your visit to TMF! 

Maybe you visited here before or maybe you've been to a concert at The Pavilion, but you haven't been to the TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY GRAND OPENING! How'd we get so lucky to have so many great restaurants, music venues, and even a movie theater right here in one city block? The Music Factory is a good time waiting to happen, and its Grand Opening will be packed full of fun. Now don't worry, I'll be sure to list everything that's going on in Irving, Texas this weekend, but first . . . THE FACTORY!