Family events in Carrollton, TX

Enjoy a relaxed, water-filled playdate at the Oak Hills Splashpad in Carrollton, perfect for families who want to splash, snack, and connect. Bring everything needed for a day by the spray features, including sun protection and snacks or lunches for your family. A shaded pavilion with picnic tables and a restroom is available on site. Stay as long as the kids are having fun. Prospective new members and friends interested in HSE are welcome.

Halo-Halo Jam 2026 is a benefit concert presented by Biyaya Foundation USA Inc., bringing together artists, families, and friends for a lively celebration with a cause. Ticket purchases, donations, and sponsorships support the foundation’s efforts to assist people affected by calamities, provide educational support and other essential needs, and carry out community outreach where help is needed most.

Hosted by Bigfoot Running Company, this summertime race invites participants to take on the heat across a range of distances. The course features park scenery with shady sections and sunny views for a seasonal challenge. Options include a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon, offering a fit for every level of runner. Every distance comes with a finisher medal and a super soft race tee, and chip timing is provided for the 5K, Quarter Marathon, and Half Marathon. Bigfoot trophies and age group awards recognize standout performances. A DJ keeps energy high at the rally tent, and on-course support includes snacks, water, and multiple aid stations. Families can take advantage of youth pricing for ages 12 and under at $15 for the 5K and Quarter Marathon. Referral rewards offer $20 back when five friends register through a referral link, and teams can access group discounts. Volunteer opportunities are available, including options to help and then run.

This vaccination clinic at the City of Carrollton Animal Adoption Center features affordable services offered by the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection. This is a convenient way to receive essential vaccinations at a lower cost.

A summer-themed showcase of comics and collectibles fills NTX Arena with more than 50 vendors, weekend-long prize giveaways, and two special guests signing on both days. Roy Thomas, Marvel’s former editor in chief and a co-creator of characters such as Wolverine, Vision, Ultron, and Banshee, is set to appear, known for influential work on The Avengers, Conan the Barbarian, and Star Wars. Kevin Grevioux, co-creator of the Underworld film franchise and a writer with credits across Marvel, Blade, and Batman, will also be on site. CGC grading will be offered on location through Route 66 Comics & Collectibles. One ticket grants access to both this event and the NTX Sports Card Show. Attendees can buy, sell, and trade comics and collectibles throughout the hall, with prizes awarded across the weekend. VIP admission provides entry one hour before general access each day, and parking is free.

Celebrate two decades of THEO serving homeschool families with a gathering that highlights Christ-centered learning, meaningful community, academic excellence, and support for parents on the homeschool journey. What began as a simple vision has grown into a network of students, families, and teachers committed to education rooted in faith. The milestone reflects years of encouraging students to pursue truth, develop their God-given gifts, and prepare for the futures ahead, with gratitude for the past and hopeful anticipation for what comes next. Former students, parents, and teachers from every season are welcome to reconnect and share stories. The heart of THEO is found in relationships, from mentors who invested in students to friendships that continued long after graduation, along with the confidence and strengthened faith that took shape along the way. The celebration follows the annual THEO Open House, creating a natural moment for past, present, and future families to meet and reflect. Festivities include a coffee cart, food trucks, face painting, raffles, a silent auction, and more. Donations and the auction will help sustain the mission so future generations of homeschool families can continue to find community, encouragement, and Christ-centered educational opportunities. It is a moment to honor God’s faithfulness over 20 years and to look ahead to building the next chapter together.

At The Learning Experience Castle Hills, the Touch-A-Trunk Festival offers families a hands-on chance for kids to get up close to a range of impressive vehicles and even touch a trunk or two. Highlights include a visit from Bubbles the mascot, face painting, plenty of photo opportunities, and activities suited for all ages. It is designed for curious youngsters who love trucks, cars, and big wheels.

A lively 30-minute foam party created for kids, featuring upbeat music, clouds of bubbles, and foam cannons on the event lawn. The focus is on dancing, laughter, and cooling off in a playful summertime way. Admission is complimentary.

Create a handy tool caddy that sits on your sewing table to keep notions within easy reach. This make and take workshop is designed to be completed in one session while introducing new skills. It is suited for beginners and welcomes both solo participants and those attending with a budding sewist. Please bring three fat quarters. Instruction is led by Kris Stevenson. The fee for this class is $20.

Part of the Free Tribute to Summer Concert Series, this outdoor concert on the Toyota Music Factory Plaza features high energy tribute performances that span classic rock, country, arena anthems, and chart-topping hits. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs, enjoy dinner and drinks, and take in live music under the stars with family, friends, and fellow fans. The lineup for the series includes Local Yoakam, All The Small Things, Tennessee Whiskey, Desperado, Fleetwood Journey, The Small Things, King George, Matchbook 20, Live 80, Fool Fighters, Turnpike Tributeours, Infinite Journey, and Like Combs.

Sweetie’s Cheesecakes will be at the Carrollton Farmers Market, set among more than 20 vendors offering community staples like produce, meat, eggs, honey, breads and jams, along with pastries, pies, cookies and candies from local artisans. Their table will feature a core lineup such as Plain, Signature, Chocolate and Mango Habanero, plus current seasonal selections. Everything is sold frozen for easy take-home, and the cheesecakes keep for a couple of weeks in the refrigerator or for months in the freezer, which makes stocking up simple. This family owned bakery makes individual cheesecakes and 10 inch cakes, including gluten friendly and sugar free options. Built on a decades-old recipe and packaged in convenient grab-and-go containers, the desserts are prepared to deliver freshness and convenience.

Every Sunday, admission to Irving Archives & Museum is free. Spend time exploring the galleries, try hands-on activities in the Spark!Lab, or enjoy a leisurely visit to one of the special exhibitions. On the first Sunday of each month, complimentary tours of the permanent exhibition are available. This offer does not apply on Easter Sunday when the museum is closed.

Take part in a hands-on workshop that turns colorful pipe cleaners into delicate blossoms, then arrange them into a custom floral display. Beginners are welcome and all materials are included. Learn simple techniques, play with color and shape, and head home with a cheerful bouquet to brighten your space or gift to someone special. Cost is $15.

This free, one hour workshop helps you build a stronger connection with your dog while addressing two common challenges, reactivity and pulling. You will learn practical leash skills that promote better control and clearer communication, along with tips for reading your dog’s body language. Dogs must remain on leash at all times, and owners are responsible for their pets. The session takes place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Group size is limited to six participants to keep instruction focused. The workshop is led by behavior trainer Carla Pineda.

A groundbreaking ceremony will commemorate the start of construction for a new gym and storm shelter. The occasion highlights the launch of these new facilities and marks an important project milestone.

Keep your running routine going through the summer with a weekly 5K on a scenic DFW course. Take part for a few weeks or sign up for the entire series. Each week features check in and bib pickup, a kids 1K to kick things off, then the 5K. After the finish, there is time to connect with fellow runners, followed by an awards presentation.

Bring someone along and play more for less with a simple two-for-one token deal. Buy tokens and an equal amount is added for your guest at no additional cost, so you get twice the games without paying extra. This midweek offer happens every Wednesday at Pinball in the Mall and welcomes all skill levels. It works for a friend, a date, a coworker, or a family member who wants to experience the bright lights, fast action, and chase for high scores. A relaxed way to break up the week with twice the play and plenty of pinball energy.