July is peeking just around the corner and you know what that means . . . time to don your red, white and blue and celebrate America's independence. We are so fortunate to live and work in a city that offers a wide variety of patriotic events, including live music, food trucks, festivities for the whole family, fireworks, and did I mention live music?  Here are our recommended events to attend beginning this weekend.  You can also look on our website for more.  www.irvingtexas.com

I'm sure you know by now, Valentine's Day is this Sunday! Your lady or gent might have been dropping a few hints of what they'd like to do. If you're looking for an extraordinary opportunity to wine, dine and treat your sweetie, you have to keep reading. 

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! Pack a picnic or grab some food from a nearby hot spot and explore our top five picks for picnicking in Irving and Las Colinas.