Annual Events & Festivals in Garland, TX
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World-Class Paintball Comes to Audubon Park for the NXL Lone Star Open
The NXL Lone Star Open brings professional and divisional paintball teams from around the world to Garland's Audubon Park, Sept. 11–14, 2026.
Garland Civic Theatre Opens Its 2026–27 Season With a Victorian Thriller That Has Endured for Decades
Angel Street (Gaslight) launches a seven-production season at the Granville Arts Center, reflecting how Garland sustains a year-round civic theatre tradition.
Coming Up in Garland
View Calendar → Aug 29 Annual Events & Festivals in Garland, TX community Aug 29 World-Class Paintball Comes to Audubon Park for the NXL Lone Star Open sports Aug 28 Garland Civic Theatre Opens Its 2026–27 Season With a Victorian Thriller That Has Endured for Decades arts Aug 27 Lakewood Brewing Marks 14 Years With an Anniversary Bash This Saturday events Aug 26 Downtown Garland's Free Concert Series Returns for September With Jimmy Wallace & The Mighty music Aug 22 Garland, TX: Local History & Landmarks community Aug 22 A Free Blues-Rock Night on the Downtown Garland Square: Jimmy Wallace & The Mighty Come to Music Made Here music Aug 21 Audubon Park Hosts the NXL Lone Star Open — What a National Paintball Tournament Means for Garland sports
Around Town
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Premier shopping and entertainment hub
Spring Creek Trail
12 miles of scenic trails and nature
Granville Arts Center
Live theater and performing arts
Hawaiian Falls
Waterpark fun for the whole family
Surf and Swim
Olympic-size pool and aquatic center
Downtown Square
Historic heart of Garland life
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Lakewood Brewing Marks 14 Years With an Anniversary Bash This Saturday
Garland's own Lakewood Brewing Company celebrates 14 years on tap with an anniversary event on Aug. 29, 2026.
Downtown Garland's Free Concert Series Returns for September With Jimmy Wallace & The Mighty
First Fridays Downtown Garland brings live music to the Square on Sept. 5, with Jimmy Wallace & The Mighty headlining the free outdoor show.
Garland, TX: Local History & Landmarks
A local guide to Garland's most significant historic sites, landmarks, and cultural institutions—from an 1901 depot to a beloved art-deco theater.
A Free Blues-Rock Night on the Downtown Garland Square: Jimmy Wallace & The Mighty Come to Music Made Here
On September 4, Jimmy Wallace & The Mighty bring free live blues-rock to Downtown Garland Square as part of the Music Made Here Concert Series.
Audubon Park Hosts the NXL Lone Star Open — What a National Paintball Tournament Means for Garland
The NXL Lone Star Open comes to Audubon Park on Sept. 11, 2026, spotlighting Garland as a venue for competitive paintball.
Friday Night Lights Return: GISD High School Football Season Kicks Off Late August
Five Garland ISD schools hit the gridiron for UIL district play starting late August. Here's what fans need to know before kickoff.
Finding the Words: Garland's Central Library Invites Adults to Tell Their Life Stories This Fall
A retired professor leads a four-part memoir writing series at Garland's Central Library, guiding adults from concept to public reading.
Lucky Strike Lands in Garland: A New Entertainment Anchor Opens Its Doors
Lucky Strike Garland celebrated its grand opening with a Lucky Launch Party on Aug. 2, bringing a major entertainment venue to the city.
Best Places to Work Remotely in Garland, TX
A local guide to the best cafes and coworking spaces in Garland, TX for remote workers, from Downtown to Firewheel.
A New Seed Library Takes Root at West Garland's Branch on Walnut Street
West Garland Library opens a community Seed Library on Aug. 15, inviting residents to share, swap, and grow together.
What Does 'Film Friendly Texas' Actually Mean for Garland?
Garland earned official Film Friendly Texas certification in August 2026. Here's what the designation signals for the city's economy and identity.
Garland Public Libraries Lands Two Grants: A Mobile Outreach Unit and More Spanish-Language Books
Garland Public Libraries scored a dedicated outreach vehicle grant and $2,500 for Spanish board books. Here's what both awards mean for residents.
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