Category: Things To Do

Discover Your Perfect Daycation in Irving, Texas with ResortPass

By Kayla Mansour on Jun. 10, 2024

Sometimesyou need a day away to clear your head and soak up some sunshine. Daycations are a thing, and you can book one in Irving while enjoying some of our fantastic hotel properties. Irving's top hotels offer delightful day passes through ResortPass, allowing you to experience luxurious amenities without booking an overnight stay. Whether you're a local looking for a mini-escape or a traveler seeking a relaxing day, these hotels have something unique to offer…

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Discover The Animal Connection Experience at Fritz Park!

By Kayla Mansour on Jun. 05, 2024

Hold your horses, The Animal Connection Experience at Fritz Park is back and open inIrving. This is an animal lover's paradise and the perfect place to bring the family for a summertime adventure. The experience is open from June 1st through July 28th. Thursdays through Saturdays are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m…

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Irving–Your Launchpad to DFW Fun & Entertainment

By Visit Irving on May 28, 2024

Craving a Texas-sized dose of entertainment? Irving serves as your launchpad to everything Dallas-Fort Worth offers. From electrifying live music and delicious eats to lively entertainment districts…

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5 Indoor Family-Fun Activities in Irving

By Ashley Turner on Apr. 26, 2024

We want you to spend less time planning and more time playing, so use this handy Playcation Guide to map out your time with family at these amazing indoor venues in Irving…

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Sun ‘n’ SUP in the L.C. This Summer

By Lori Sirmen on Apr. 25, 2024

Kids are doing it. Dogs are doing it. Mom and Dad are doing it, and you can do it too. You can do it in the ocean. You can do it in a river. Or you can do it right here in Irving on the Mandalay Canals. I’m talking about paddle boarding, of course!   Stand Up Paddle (SUP) is not only an adventure, but a total-body workout with wellness benefits that people of all ages and fitness levels can try. In large part, the beauty and appeal of stand up paddle boarding comes down to its accessibility. And that’s especially true in Irving with Lake Carolyn, the Mandalay Canals and the SUP Shack, smack dab in the middle of the Las Colinas Urban Center. And what’s not to love about anything in the L.C.…

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Top 5 Picnic Spots in Irving and Las Colinas

By Kayla Mansour on Apr. 24, 2024

Irving has something for everyone when it comes to being outdoors, including— picnicking, hiking/biking trails, sports of all kinds, fishing, swimming, recreation centers, canoeing and boating. Sometimes the kid in us just needs to get outdoors and soak up some sunshine. To that, we say, YES go for it! It's #NationalPicnicDay, there's no better time to grab some food from a nearby hot spot and explore thesetop five picks for picnicking in Irving-Las Colinas…

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Our Ultimate Irving Itinerary for Mother’s Day

By Debora Manusama on Apr. 23, 2024

I once read, "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…

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Know Before You Go: Irving’s Total Eclipse in the Park

By Visit Irving on Apr. 05, 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable celestial spectacle! Join Visit Irving, Las Colinas Association and the City of Irving for a free celebration of the total eclipse happening on Monday, April 8th, at Levy Event Plaza…

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Swing into Fun: Invited Celebrity Classic

By Kayla Mansour on Apr. 04, 2024

Hey there, golf aficionados and celebrity enthusiasts! Are you ready to watch legends and celebrities teeoff in style? Well, hold onto your visors because the Invited Celebrity Classic is back and it’s bringing a whole lot of swing and swag to the green April 15-21, 2024. Seventy-eight stars of the PGA TOUR Champions and 40 celebrity golfers collide for a week of excitement at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas! …

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48+ Totality Awesome Hours in Irving

By Visit Irving on Apr. 01, 2024

As excitement mounts for the Total Solar Eclipse, why not make it a weekend affair and immerse yourself in all that our charming city has to offer? Whether you're a seasoned Irving traveler or a first-time visitor, choose Irving as the spot to watch the eclipse and get ready for an unforgettable experience. We’ve mapped out the best ways to spend the eclipse weekend in Irving…

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