Events and things to do in Garland

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SPARK Femmes (Sex and Pornography Addiction Recovery Kit)

SPARK Femmes (Sex and Pornography Addiction Recovery Kit)

We are collecting interest to choose a time/date for this semester. If you are interested, please reach out to sccgroups@utdallas.edu with your...
S.T.A.R.S. – Supportive Tabletop Alliance for Recreation and Socialization

S.T.A.R.S. – Supportive Tabletop Alliance for Recreation and Socialization

Join us for a growing initiative from the UTD Student Counseling Center: the S.T.A.R.S. (Supportive Tabletop Alliance for Recreation and...
Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea from the DMA Collection

Groundbreakers: Post-War Japan and Korea from the DMA Collection

September 6, 2025 - July 26, 2026 brings together artists who played with materiality, space, and performance in postwar Japan...

Yogi Sesh + Sound Healing
6:30-7:20am

Yogi Sesh + Sound Healing

Experience a morning designed to recalibrate your system and ground your energy before the world wakes up. This is a spin on traditional yoga...
Early Morning Member Walks - July 17, 2026
7-9am

Early Morning Member Walks - July 17, 2026

Kickstart your day with a morning walk in the garden!..
Family Fun Fridays: Giant Croquet & Flags
9am-1pm

Family Fun Fridays: Giant Croquet & Flags

Join us for another round of Giant Croquet! Decorate international-themed flags or floral patterns, explore fruits and veggies from final...
Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Garland, TX
9am-5pm

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Garland, TX

Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful teamwork in this dynamic 1-day workshop - it's time to level up your team game!
Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Garland, TX
9am-5pm

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Garland, TX

Get ready to level up your skills in managing vendors like a pro at our intensive 1-day workshop - it's time to take control!
Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Garland, TX
9am-5pm

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Garland, TX

Get ready to level up your interview game with our 1-Day Training – boost those skills and land that dream job!
Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Garland, TX
9am-5pm

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Garland, TX

Get ready to level up your team leadership skills with a full day of interactive training - it's time to lead like a pro!
Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | Garland, TX
9am-5pm

Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | Garland, TX

Get ready to amp up your motivation and learn new ways to inspire others at the Motivating People 1 Day Workshop!
Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Garland, TX
9am-5pm

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Garland, TX

Get ready to level up your skills and learn effective strategies for boosting your team's performance in this interactive workshop!
Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Richardson, TX
9am-5pm

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Richardson, TX

Get ready to level up your skills and learn effective strategies for boosting your team's performance in this interactive workshop!
Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Richardson, TX
9am-5pm

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Richardson, TX

Get ready to level up your skills in managing vendors like a pro at our intensive 1-day workshop - it's time to take control!
Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Richardson, TX
9am-5pm

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Richardson, TX

Get ready to level up your interview game with our 1-Day Training – boost those skills and land that dream job!
Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Richardson, TX
9am-5pm

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Richardson, TX

Get ready to level up your team leadership skills with a full day of interactive training - it's time to lead like a pro!
Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Plano, TX
9am-5pm

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Plano, TX

Get ready to level up your skills in managing vendors like a pro at our intensive 1-day workshop - it's time to take control!
Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Plano, TX
9am-5pm

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Plano, TX

Get ready to level up your interview game with our 1-Day Training – boost those skills and land that dream job!
Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Plano, TX
9am-5pm

Leading Effective Teams 1 Day Workshop |Plano, TX

Get ready to level up your team leadership skills with a full day of interactive training - it's time to lead like a pro!
Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Plano, TX
9am-5pm

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Plano, TX

Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful teamwork in this dynamic 1-day workshop - it's time to level up your team game!
10-10:30am

Storytime - Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0 to 4) who can actively engage and listen for 30 minutes. Due to limited space, tickets are required for...
10-11am

Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the South Garland Library

10:00 a.m.; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces...
10-11am

Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the North Garland Library

10:00 a.m.; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Toddler Time storytimes will be a mixture of age...
10-11:30am

City Council Special Meeting

Wealth in Rentals Property Tour Sponsored by OmniKey Realty
10am-4pm

Wealth in Rentals Property Tour Sponsored by OmniKey Realty

View off market investment properties with our top investors!
10:30-11:30am

Baby Bounce & Read (Birth-18 Months) at the West Garland Library

10:30 a.m.; Babies, birth to 18 months, and their caregivers will learn, play, and grow together in this lap-sit storytime that introduces...
11-11:30am

Storytime - Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

For toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0 to 4) who can actively engage and listen for 30 minutes. Due to limited space, tickets are required for...
11am-12pm

Toddler Time (18-36 Months) at the South Garland Library

11:00 a.m.; Toddler Time is a storytime for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Toddler Time storytimes will be a mixture of age...
11am-12pm

Preschool Discovery (3-5 Years) at the North Garland Library

11:00 a.m.; Preschool Discovery is designed for ages 3 to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. Enjoy books, songs, exploring colors, letters,...
1-1:45pm

Public Historical Tour

1-6pm

Annie Jr. presented by the Company of Rowlett Performers

1-6pm

ANNIE JR. PRESENTED BY THE COMPANY OF ROWLETT PERFORMERS

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York...
1pm

Annie Jr. presented by the Company of Rowlett Performers

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York...
SPARK (Sex and Pornography Addiction Recovery Kit)
2-3:20pm

SPARK (Sex and Pornography Addiction Recovery Kit)

SPARK is a supportive and nonjudgmental meeting place for students who are questioning or struggling with the ways they engage with sex and/or...
Friday Night Flights: Craft Beers from Manhattan Project
4:30-6:30pm

Friday Night Flights: Craft Beers from Manhattan Project

Sample an assortment of Manhattan Project beers, paired with light bites curated by our Foodies.
Francisco Moreno Artist Talk
6-8pm

Francisco Moreno Artist Talk

Join us for an evening with Dallas-based artist Francisco Moreno as part of the Latino Cultural Center’s 18th Annual Hecho en Dallas. During...
Hands-On: Rigatoni alla Carbonara (Date Night Edition)
6-8pm

Hands-On: Rigatoni alla Carbonara (Date Night Edition)

It’s time to get your hands messy! In our hands-on format, our Scuola Chef will guide you through how to prepare Pasta alla Carbonara.
6-8pm

Paint Like Grant Wood (Ages 18+) at the Central Library

6:00 p.m.; Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a paint and sip program inspired by the work of celebrated American artist Grant Wood. Learn...
Twilight Nights
6-9pm

Twilight Nights

As the sun sets over the Dallas Arboretum, Hunt Slonem’s monumental sculptures take on a new life. Fading light catches mirrored surfaces. Bold...
Final Cut Film Discussion: THEY LIVE
6-10pm

Final Cut Film Discussion: THEY LIVE

⚠️ SEATING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. RSVP means you have a seat. No RSVP means you're watching from the yard...
Gather 'Round the Grill: Master the Art of the Cookout
6:30-9pm

Gather 'Round the Grill: Master the Art of the Cookout

Be the star of grilling season! Learn how to throw an epic cookout from start to finish. Hands-on. You’ll work in small teams during class.
Bonsais & Brews Workshop
6:30-9pm

Bonsais & Brews Workshop

Chill out crafting tiny trees while sipping on your favorite coffee brews at this fun, hands-on workshop.
Dallas Game Dev Meetup: LVL UP Dev Night
7-9pm

Dallas Game Dev Meetup: LVL UP Dev Night

🎮 LVL UP Dev Night...

Get together and talk about current events
7-9pm

Get together and talk about current events

Walk through front door, and take quick left, and walk straight ahead into south side of the bar. I'll probably put a sticker name tag on,...
Cocktail Night at Landon Winery
7-9pm

Cocktail Night at Landon Winery

Create your own cocktails using Landon’s signature spirits while you sip, paint, and pass. Start your canvas, then watch it evolve as it moves...
Little Burgers at Shakespeare in the Park
7-9:30pm

Little Burgers at Shakespeare in the Park

Catch the Easy Slider food truck at Shakespeare in the Park at Samuell-Grand Park on July 17 & 19 from 7–9:30pm! Grab sliders before, during or...
Movie Night at Bird's Bookstore: The Sandlot
7-9:30pm

Movie Night at Bird's Bookstore: The Sandlot

It's movie night at Bird's and we're taking recommendations from A24's, Hey Kids, Watch This! Up first: The Sandlot.
Dinner with Business Owners | Rowlett: Small Town Edition
7-10pm

Dinner with Business Owners | Rowlett: Small Town Edition

Join us for a cozy dinner with small business owners to network, share experiences, and make new connections!
Shakespeare Dallas: “Alice in Wonderland”
7-10:30pm

Shakespeare Dallas: “Alice in Wonderland”

From the theater company:..
Painting With A View at Omni Hotel !
7:30-9:30pm

Painting With A View at Omni Hotel !

Dallas Skyline Paint Party! Come paint your personal masterpiece with Klarity And Khaos at Omni Dallas’ Hops And Hens patio.
7:30-9:30pm

Hello Dolly! presented by Garland Summer Musicals

Hello Dolly! presented by Garland Summer Musicals
7:30-9:30pm

Hello Dolly! presented by Garland Summer Musicals

She's back!Bursting with charm, wit, and show‑stopping spectacle, Hello, Dolly! follows the unstoppable Dolly Levi as she sets out to transform...
7:30-11:59pm

Deliver Us From Mama presented by Company of Rowlett Performers

7:30pm

Deliver Us From Mama presented by Company of Rowlett Performers

Mama’s back—so chaos can’t be far behind! This rip-roaring, hilarious, high-octane race to beat the stork begins when Walker Sprunt’s wife,...
Deliver Us From Mama presented by Company of Rowlett Performers
7:30pm

Deliver Us From Mama presented by Company of Rowlett Performers

Mama’s back—so chaos can’t be far behind! This rip-roaring, hilarious, high-octane race to beat the stork begins when Walker Sprunt’s wife,...
7:30pm

Hello Dolly! presented by Garland Summer Musicals

She's back!..
‘til midnight at Nasher
8pm-12:05am

‘til midnight at Nasher

‘til Midnight at the Nasher presents live outdoor concerts, film screenings under the stars, rotating food and drink menus, and a rare...
'BLACK HAUSE' DALLAS | FRI 7/17
9pm-2am

'BLACK HAUSE' DALLAS | FRI 7/17

Dallas Texas, it’s finally your turn.
Sam Deep Live in Dallas Tx
9pm-2am

Sam Deep Live in Dallas Tx

The ultimate destination for Amapiano lovers—music, dancing, great energy, and unforgettable memories! Sam Deep makes his Dallas debut!
Jody Wisternoff at It'll Do Club
9pm-2am

Jody Wisternoff at It'll Do Club

Jody Wisternoff at It'll Do Club
Pure Social Friday Ladies Night DJ FLYY
9pm-2am

Pure Social Friday Ladies Night DJ FLYY

Pure Social Bar & Grill Ladies Night
Shark's Comedy Club | Friday Late Comedy Show | 930PM
9:30-11:30pm

Shark's Comedy Club | Friday Late Comedy Show | 930PM

Get ready to laugh at Shark's Comedy Club's Friday Night Comedy Show! Come out for a fun night of comedy, drinks, food, and fun! Open Mic!
THE KANYE EXPERIENCE
10pm-2am

THE KANYE EXPERIENCE

Kanye West Night at Elle! We’re playing Ye’s entire catalog all night long—from classics to hits. Join us and sing every word!
Jour de Fête: Dallas Francophone Party
10pm-2am

Jour de Fête: Dallas Francophone Party

Dallas’ Haitian & francophone African Konpa Party • Kompa • Zouk • Kizomba • Ndombolo • Coupé Décalé • Mbolé • French Urban • BYOB 21+
ILLUSION FRIDAYS
11:30pm-5am

ILLUSION FRIDAYS

JOIN US EVERY FRIDAY AT ILLUSION LOUNGE: 12255 GREENVILLE AVE DALLAS TX 75243 FREE PARKING • NO COVER FOR LADIES (FREE) ALL...

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