Family events in Irving, TX

A lively 30-minute foam party made for young summer fun. Upbeat music, clouds of bubbles, and foam cannons turn the event lawn into a playful dance floor, encouraging dancing, giggles, and a refreshing cool-down. Admission is free.

The Irving Archives & Museum offers free admission every Sunday. Explore the galleries, get creative in the Spark!Lab, and take time to discover special exhibitions. Guided tours of the permanent exhibition are offered at no cost on the first Sunday of each month. This Sunday program is not available on Easter Sunday when the museum is closed.

Create a cheerful bouquet using colorful pipe cleaners at a hands-on workshop that focuses on simple, beginner-friendly techniques. Craft your own handmade blooms, arrange them into a personalized floral display, and take home a piece that is ready to showcase or give as a gift. No prior experience is required and all materials are included. The cost is $15.

Music Bingo brings a music-fueled twist to classic bingo at Punch Bowl Social (Dallas). It is free to play and open to all ages. Instead of numbers, each card lists song titles and artists. Short audio clips play, and when you hear a match you mark your card. Complete the pattern, call out bingo, and win a prize. The game runs across four rounds built around themed playlists that span throwbacks and today’s hits. Players get two cards per round for extra chances, and prizes are awarded every round. Expect plenty of sing-along moments and chair dancing as the tracks roll. Arriving early can help secure a good table.

A special big-screen presentation marks 25 years of the original Shrek at Texas Theatre. To celebrate, Bishop Street Ballet performs excerpts from The Little Humpbacked Horse, appearing as favorite fairy-tale characters from the movie. The event takes place in Oak Cliff.

Representative Rafael Anchia’s annual back to school fair at Halperin Park welcomes families and focuses on helping students get ready for the new year. Free backpacks with school supplies will be available, with 3,500 to be given out, and bikes and helmets will be offered at no cost. Community resources will be available, and entertainment will include mariachis, face painting, ballet folklórico and more. An RSVP is required.

Rescheduled from July, this annual gathering brings family-friendly fun to the Redeemer community with a summer cookout, games, and water slides. Attendees can spend time in the sunshine or head indoors for conversation and fellowship. Open to friends, families, and the Irving community.

The Free Tribute to Summer Concert Series brings live music to the plaza at Toyota Music Factory, creating an outdoor experience with high-energy tribute performances for friends, families, and music fans of all ages. Enjoy songs spanning classic rock, country, arena anthems, and chart-topping hits. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs, grab dinner and drinks, and settle in for a night of nonstop music under the stars.