35,000 Neighbors, One Downtown: The Festival at the Switchyard Returns November 7
Carrollton's biggest annual block party brings free concerts, rides, and games to Historic Downtown on Nov. 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Tor Hill Park's Phase 2 Is Taking Shape. Here's What Carrollton Residents Can Expect.
Carrollton's Tor Hill Park is growing. Phase 2 adds a playground, pavilion, walking trail, and open space to a site that opened its parking lot in 2025.
From Costumes to Dinosaurs: Carrollton Public Library's Halloween-to-November Lineup
Books for Treats on Oct. 31, then Dino-vember kicks off Nov. 1–4 at Carrollton Public Library. Here's what to know.
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Pies, Games, and a Blue Ribbon: The Perry Pumpkin Patch Brings Old-Fashioned Fall to Carrollton's Historic Homestead
Every October, the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum transforms into a fall festival celebrating Carrollton's history with games, photo ops, and pie contests.
Every Second Monday, Carrollton's Library Opens Its Doors to the City's Next Wave of Business Owners
The Carrollton Public Library and SCORE Dallas partner monthly to give local entrepreneurs free workshops, mentorship, and open discussion.
31 Years of Lavash and Lamb: ArmeniaFest Returns to Carrollton This Weekend
St. Sarkis Armenian Church hosts its 31st annual ArmeniaFest on Oct. 16–18 in Carrollton, bringing food, culture, and music to Charles Street.
Festival at the Switchyard Returns Nov. 7 With Free Rides, Concerts, and a Full Day Downtown
Carrollton's 16th annual Festival at the Switchyard lands Nov. 7 in Historic Downtown with free admission, rides, games, and national acts.
Every Thursday Evening, Downtown Carrollton Belongs to Live Music
The free Sounds on the Square series wraps October with Aaron Brent performing at the Historic Downtown gazebo on Oct. 23, 5–7 p.m.
A Fall Morning at the Perry Homestead: Carrollton's Pumpkin Patch Returns October 10
The A.W. Perry Homestead Museum hosts a free fall festival Oct. 10 with a petting zoo, face painting, games, and vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Two Nights, Two Sounds: How Carrollton's Free Downtown Music Series Anchors October on the Square
Carrollton's Sounds on the Square returns to the Historic Downtown Gazebo on Oct. 9 and Oct. 23 with two distinctly different live acts.
Look Up: Carrollton's Free Night Sky Celebration Brings Birding, Moths, and Reptiles to the Perry Museum Oct. 10
Carrollton Parks and Recreation hosts a free Night Sky Celebration at the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum on Oct. 10, 6–9 p.m.
A Skill Anyone Can Learn: Carrollton Fire Rescue Offers Free CPR and AED Training This Month
Carrollton Fire Rescue is hosting two free CPR and AED training sessions in October at the Fire Administration Building on Belt Line Road.
Hidden Gems in Carrollton, TX
From a 36,000-sq-ft makerspace to a $7 banh mi, here are the under-the-radar spots Carrollton locals actually love.
Two Halloween Events, One Friday Night: Carrollton Goes All In on October 24
Carrollton stacks a family afternoon scavenger hunt downtown with a 15th annual mother-son dance at Creekview High on the same October evening.
ArmeniaFest Returns to Carrollton for Its 31st Year This October
St. Sarkis Armenian Church hosts the 31st annual ArmeniaFest on Oct. 16–18, 2026, bringing food, culture, and community to Carrollton.
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