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This Weekend in Irving

We’ve got another exciting weekend coming up in Irving, TX. Whether you are looking for concerts, happy hours, culinary or cultural events, look no further

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Weekend Itinerary

This Weekend in Irving

We’ve got another exciting weekend coming up in Irving, TX. Whether you are looking for concerts, happy hours, culinary or cultural events, look no further

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Visitor Guide

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History Is on the House This October in Irving

Author: Thomas Gandy

Thomas Gandy is the Advocacy and Community Outreach Manager for Visit Irving. He works to help residents understand the impact of tourism, events, hotel occupancy taxes, and all of the great work being done by the Visit Irving team.

History Is on the House This October in Irving

By Thomas Gandy on Sep. 24, 2026

For more than a decade, a piece of Irving history sat hidden away in storage. Until now…

More Than a Stay: Meet Irving’s Hospitality Stars

By Thomas Gandy on Aug. 28, 2026

For the first time, Visit Irving is markingNational Hotel Employee Day, celebrated nationally on September 1…