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CFBISD's Back to School Fest Brings Free Supplies, Backpacks, and Immunizations to Carrollton Families
On July 31, CFBISD hosts its annual Back to School Fest at 1445 N. Perry Rd., offering free backpacks, school supplies, and immunizations.
How a Library's Backyard Became Carrollton's Most Unusual Outdoor Classroom
The Josey Ranch Lake Library's Pocket Prairie partners with Denton County Master Gardeners to bring nature-based learning to Carrollton families.
Carrollton Fire Rescue Offers Free Monthly CPR Training Open to Every Resident
Carrollton Fire Rescue hosts free monthly compression-only CPR and AED classes for residents — no experience needed, just show up.
Millions of Minutes and Counting: Carrollton's Summer Reading Challenge Heads Into Its Final Weeks
Carrollton Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge closes Aug. 1, capped by a poolside celebration at Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex on Aug. 7.
Free Business Coaching Is Now a Monday Ritual at Carrollton Public Library
Carrollton Public Library and SCORE Dallas have partnered on Momentum Mondays: Biz Builders, a recurring program for entrepreneurs at any stage.
Level Playing Field: How Carrollton's City-Run Esports Centers Are Redefining What a Rec Center Can Be
Carrollton's Parks & Recreation Department operates two Esports Centers open to residents of all ages and skill levels this summer.
Annual Events & Festivals in Carrollton, TX
A local guide to the best recurring festivals and community events in Carrollton, TX, from fireworks to fall harvest celebrations.
Carrollton's Public Library Is Having a Genuinely Busy Summer
From an H-E-B grant to a fine-art exhibition to a small business workshop, Carrollton Public Library is doing a lot more than lending books.
Carrollton, TX: Local History & Landmarks
A local guide to Carrollton, TX history and landmarks, from pioneer homesteads and railroad crossings to historic neighborhoods and nature preserves.
Level Up: How Carrollton's City-Run Esports Centers Are Building a New Kind of Community Hub
Carrollton operates two municipal esports centers connecting casual players, aspiring competitors, and local schools through tournaments and events.
Read, Log, Earn: Carrollton Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Is Open for Everyone
The Carrollton Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1–August 1, welcoming all ages with no library card required.
Carrollton Runs Two City-Operated Esports Centers This Summer — Here Is What to Know
Carrollton's two municipal Esports Centers offer tournaments, casual play, and high school partnerships all summer 2026.
Log Minutes, Earn Prizes: Carrollton's Summer Reading Challenge Runs Through August
The Carrollton Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge rewards readers of all ages with prizes at every 300-minute milestone.
Carrollton's Summer Reading Challenge Offers Prizes, Art, and a Path to Keep Kids Learning All Season
The Carrollton Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1–August 1, with prizes, art, and teen volunteer roles.
Carrollton Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Offers Two Months of Prizes, Volunteering, and Art
The Carrollton Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1–Aug. 1, offering prizes, teen ambassador roles, and a summer art exhibition.
Carrollton Police Foundation Hosts Community Pickleball Tournament at Pickler Universe on May 16
The Carrollton Police Foundation's community pickleball tournament is set for Saturday, May 16 at Pickler Universe — the same Carrollton facility that hosted Major League Pickleball Dallas in May, used here as a fundraising venue for the city's police support nonprofit.
Carrollton's 'May the 4th Be With You' Pulled Star Wars Fans Into Historic Downtown for the Day
Carrollton Parks & Recreation hosted its May the 4th celebration in Historic Downtown on Monday, May 4, 2026 — a Star Wars-themed afternoon that has grown into one of the city's reliable May events.
Carrollton's Earth Day at Josey Ranch Lake Drew Families to a Day of Worms, Wildlife, and Water Conservation
The April 18 free Earth Day event at Josey Ranch Lake Library brought together booths on native plants, recycling, and meteorology, with a stamp card system that gave kids a reason to visit every table.
Friends of Carrollton Public Library's Spring Book Sale Returned in April with Members-Only Preview Day
The Friends of CPL Spring Book Sale ran April 8 through 11, 2026, with members-only access on Wednesday and general access through the weekend — a fundraiser model that has supported the library's programming for years.
Three Days of Used Books: The Friends of CPL Book Sale Returns Mid-April
The Friends of the Carrollton Public Library host their spring book sale with members-only access April 8 and public days April 10 and 11, 2026.
Two Ways Carrollton Residents Can Clean Up This Month: Earth Day and Drug Take Back Day
Carrollton hosts an Earth Day Celebration on April 18 and participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25.