Add these fun events to your Holiday bucket list. 

A slew of Holiday events await you in Irving, Texas! 

Tis the season to be busy, fa la la - there's no time to finish the song, but you get the idea. This weekend during your rushing around, buying gifts, cooking meals, greeting guests and the sort, be sure to take in one of these fun events here in Irving. Our website lists over 50 holiday-related events this month, and we've included just a few here - we didn't want to overwhelm you. Finding just the right event to share with your loved ones isn't difficult with so much to choose from. Just look through the list below or on our website and

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.

Museums in Irving, TX host fascinating exhibits all year round, making museum visits one of the top things to do in the city. We’ve highlighted a few Irving museums and some upcoming exhibitions for you to explore.