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Welcome to Southern Junction, the most country atmosphere you can get right here in Irving. You will want to make Southern Junction a destination for your next big weekend.

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!

Spring is here! How can you tell? The beautiful Texas bluebonnets are popping up on the sides of the highway and Instagram feeds are filling up with darling kiddos and fur babies sitting in a sea of flowers. 

A family-friendly market where visitors get to sample and shop artisan products is something we’ve been longing to have here in Irving for a while. So when we learned that a farmers market is finally being hosted at the Irving Arts Center, we leaped for joy! And we cannot wait for you to come visit too. If you’re planning to do so soon, here are a few key things you need to know about the market!  

Are you looking for some family fun in Irving with the kids? Visit these spots for a fun-filled week this Spring Break.