Everything happening in Carrollton this summer — dates, addresses, and links
Last updated: June 30, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.
Faith CTK Young Adults, in collaboration with DCYA Sports, host a Summer Social on the Community Center Field featuring burgers, ice cream, spikeball, volleyball, and fellowship. Open to all young adults.
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Faith Christ the King Catholic Church hosts Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament on the First Friday of July from 9 AM to 5 PM, concluding with Benediction. The parish notes this day coincides with the nation's semiquincentennial celebration.
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Family Celebrate the close of the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge with an evening swim party at Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex. All participants who logged any reading minutes receive an invitation via Beanstack.
Visit Website → Faith Christ the King Catholic Church hosts its monthly First Friday Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament from 9 AM to 5 PM, concluding with Benediction. A regular devotional opportunity for the parish and surrounding community.
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Sports Major League Pickleball returns to Pickler Universe in Carrollton, the largest indoor pickleball facility in Texas with 24 amateur courts and two championship courts. Tickets available via Vivid Seats.
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Events Goldrush Music Festival is one of the most anticipated annual music festivals in the Carrollton area, drawing regional and national acts. Check the official festival site for confirmed 2026 dates and lineup.
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Shopping The Historic Downtown Carrollton area hosts regular Saturday market activity featuring local vendors, food, and artisan goods throughout the summer season alongside the Sounds on the Square series.
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Family The Carrollton Public Library hosts weekly story time and craft sessions for young children throughout the summer as part of its robust programming calendar. Events are free and no registration is required for drop-in sessions.
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Events Pocket Sandwich Theatre, a longtime Carrollton-area favorite recognized by the city library as a community partner, presents interactive melodrama productions throughout the summer where audiences are encouraged to boo the villain.
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Family The Carrollton Public Library's teen programming includes summer gaming tournaments, STEM challenges, and creative workshops. Events are free and designed for ages 13–17 as part of the Summer Reading Challenge.
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Events Dallas Makerspace in Carrollton hosts hands-on workshops throughout the summer including painting, woodworking, electronics, and more. Classes are open to members and the public; check the online calendar for specific dates.
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Dining Historic Downtown Carrollton's walkable square features locally owned restaurants, boutiques, and galleries open throughout the summer. The area is activated by the Sounds on the Square music series on select Friday evenings.
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Sports Pickler Universe hosts sanctioned amateur pickleball tournaments throughout the summer on its 24 amateur courts and two championship courts. Players of all skill levels can register; spectators welcome.
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Faith Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Catholic Church in Carrollton offers regular Sunday and weekday Masses along with scheduled Eucharistic Adoration throughout the summer. Contact the parish directly for the full summer schedule.
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Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.
Family The Carrollton Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1–August 1, inviting all ages to log reading minutes and earn prizes including books and gift cards. Register free at Beanstack; no library card required.
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Sports Carrollton Parks & Recreation offers a full slate of summer fitness classes including aquatics, yoga, group exercise, and personal training at city recreation centers. Financial assistance is available for qualifying residents.
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Family Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex is Carrollton's premier outdoor water park, open daily throughout the summer with water slides, a lazy river, and splash areas for all ages. Also the site of the Aug 7 End of Summer Reading Party.
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Sports Pickler Universe's 111,325 sq. ft. Carrollton facility offers open play, casual and competitive leagues, and sanctioned tournaments throughout the summer. The venue features a Pro Shop, dining, and locker rooms.
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Family Camp Carrollton offers traditional, sports, and specialty day camps for ages 5–12, plus Teen Camp for ages 13–15, running throughout the summer. All staff undergo background checks; campers bring their own lunch.
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Sports Carrollton Parks & Recreation runs summer youth sports leagues in baseball, softball, soccer, and flag football at Josey Ranch Athletic Complex. Registration is through the city's recreation portal.
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Family The Carrollton Public Library hosts a full calendar of summer programs for teens and adults including crafts, author talks, and skill-building workshops. Programs are free and open to all ages.
Visit Website → Events Sounds on the Square is a recurring free outdoor live-music series in Historic Downtown Carrollton designed to enhance the shopping and dining experience. Local artists perform in the gazebo on the downtown square.
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Sports Coyote Ridge Golf Club, a well-regarded public course in Carrollton, offers daily tee times throughout the summer. The course hosts regular tournaments and charity events; check the pro shop for summer specials.
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Dining Barrel & Bones hosts a recurring Brunch Bingo Bonanza combining weekend brunch with live bingo entertainment. A fun dining-and-games outing for adults in Carrollton.
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Shopping Trinity Nights is Carrollton's new recurring night market at the Trinity Mills Station Esplanade, featuring food trucks, artisan vendors, live country music, and community entertainment under the stars.
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Shopping A curated indoor pop-up market at Post 597 in Historic Downtown Carrollton featuring a limited selection of local vendors. The indoor setting keeps shoppers cool during the Texas summer.
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Events The City of Carrollton operates two Esports Centers offering competitive gaming events and open play for residents throughout the summer. The centers welcome casual players, aspiring competitors, and experienced gamers.
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Dining The beloved annual festival at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church features authentic Middle Eastern and Greek food, live music, dancing, and cultural exhibits open to the entire community.
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Faith St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Carrollton offers three Sunday Masses throughout the summer at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 5 PM, plus a Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. Confession is available Saturdays 9–10 AM.
Visit Website → Faith Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the largest congregations in the DFW area with a Carrollton-area campus, holds weekly worship services throughout the summer. The church also hosts special summer series and events; check the website for details.
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Faith St. Catherine of Siena, established in 1977 and a Roman Catholic parish in Carrollton, offers Eucharistic Adoration multiple times weekly throughout the summer. The parish also celebrates daily Mass Monday–Saturday at 8:30 AM.
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Faith First Baptist Church at the Fields in Carrollton offers free Vacation Bible School for kids in grades K–5, running 8:45 AM to 12:15 PM daily. Registration is free online; check the church website for the confirmed week.
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Faith Freedom Church in Carrollton hosts Vacation Bible School for children by age group from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM daily. Pre-K cost is $50; check with the church for exact week and registration details.
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Faith Northside Baptist Church in Carrollton hosts an evening Vacation Bible School running 6:30–8:30 PM nightly. The evening format makes it accessible for working families; check the church directly for registration.
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