Whether we care to admit it, daily interaction with our friends and coworkers lifts our souls and feeds our need for being part of a group. Now, more than ever, these social connections are so very important since social distancing is becoming the new norm. For those feeling disconnected or isolated, we’ve listed below some ideas on how to stay in touch and love others from afar. 

Irving Rocks! this weekend with tons of live music right here in the heart of Las Colinas! Some bands are local, some are here for a visit, but all are ready to give you a rockin' good time. We've highlighted below our top five choices for live entertainment, but as always, there's plenty more.

And as a bonus, the National Business Media (NBM) Show is in town this weekend with a wide variety of products, services and supplies to help showcase your business. From promotional products and apparel to electric signs and the latest electronic

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

Add these fun events to your Holiday bucket list. 

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

Don’t let a little drizzle stop you from getting out and about in Irving! There are plenty of Irving rainy day activities to choose from, whether it’s exploring local museums or watching the rain fall from a snug cafe. We’ve pulled together some of our top Irving things to do indoors below.

¡Que comience la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Prepárate para mover los pies o incluso las caderas. En el mes de Octubre Irving comencara con una serie de conciertos en español para muchos de los géneros bajo el paraguas de la música de habla hispana. Aquí está la alineación que viene hacia a tu manera. Usted seguramente querrá experimentar las vistas, sonidos, y sabores de una comunidad hispana valorada y vibrante a través de una variedad de música llenando el aire en Irving. ¡Vamos!

Getting around Irving without a car is a breeze. Ample public transit, ride-share and bike-share services, and classic taxi options all make up the abundant Irving transportation options at your fingertips. Of course, you could always take the more non-traditional approach and hop on a gondola and breeze through the Mandalay Canals.

As the start of the new school year concludes our sweet summer holiday, let’s have a last hurrah before we officially step into fall! Here is how you can make the most of the upcoming Labor Day weekend by vacationing, or should we say staycationing, within the Irving city limits.

Want to explore Irving but don’t have much time? No problem. Irving is so easy to get around, you can easily hit the hot spots if you’re crunched for time. Whether you’re passing through town or looking to visit for a day trip, we’ve pulled together things to do in Irving below.