Everything happening in Carrollton this summer — dates, addresses, and links
Last updated: August 18, 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 Rejoice Lutheran Church hosts its Illumination Station Vacation Bible School for children, featuring Bible stories, music, crafts, and games centered on a faith-based theme. Registration is available through the church's Eventbrite page.
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Shopping The second and final Night Market of the summer season features live music from The Red Dirt Divas, local artisan vendors, food trucks, and craft beverages at the lakefront park. The new pickleball courts across the street are open before the event.
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Family The annual back-to-school resource fair connects CFBISD families with community organizations, school supply giveaways, and district enrollment information ahead of the new school year. Open to all district families.
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Events The fall installment of Carrollton's recurring monthly live-music series brings a local artist to the downtown gazebo. The series is designed to elevate the shopping and dining experience in Historic Downtown Carrollton.
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Family St. Ann Catholic Parish hosts its annual three-day carnival featuring rides, games, food, and community fellowship for families. The event is a major fundraiser and social gathering for the parish community, which serves many Carrollton-area Catholics.
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Faith St. Ann Catholic Parish hosts its annual three-day carnival as a major parish fundraiser, featuring rides, games, food booths, and community fellowship open to all families. The parish serves a large Carrollton-area Catholic community.
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Family Dogs get full run of the pool while owners browse pet-friendly vendors. Carrollton West Veterinary Clinic offers on-site vaccines 10 AM–noon, and Carrollton Animal Services provides free city pet registrations.
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Family Adults celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by decorating and sewing a sugar skull sachet at the library. Sugar skulls are traditionally made for Día de los Muertos to honor loved ones who have passed. Registration required.
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Dining A multicultural food and entertainment festival on the Downtown Square featuring international cuisines, live musical and dance performances, henna, and photo ops. A Foodie Passport ($30, limited quantities) covers 10 food samples, a drink, and a souvenir glass.
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Sports The annual Autumnfest 5K race and 1-mile fun run hosted by St. Catherine of Siena Parish is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The event is part of the parish's broader Autumnfest community celebration.
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Dining The Legion 597 Family hosts its annual chili cook-off and silent auction, open to the community. Competitors bring their best chili recipes while attendees enjoy tasting, bidding, and camaraderie.
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Events A community job fair tailored to Carrollton and Metrocrest-area residents, with multiple employers on-site. All job seekers are welcome; registration is strongly recommended but not required.
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Faith St. Catherine of Siena's annual Autumnfest is the parish's signature fall community celebration, anchored by a 5K race and 1-mile fun run open to all ages. The festival brings together parishioners and neighbors for food, fellowship, and community fun.
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Sports Carrollton Parks & Recreation opens registration for fall adult sports leagues typically including flag football, volleyball, and softball, with league play beginning in September at city athletic complexes. All skill levels welcome.
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Events Culture Fest invites guests to explore global flavors with food and drink vendors representing countries from around the world, plus live performances from groups including the Rising Phoenix Dance Association, Grace Hula Dance Company, and the Big Easy Brass Band. An artisan marketplace features globally inspired handcrafted goods.
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Family The annual River Rod Run brings classic and custom cars to the streets of Historic Downtown Carrollton for a community car show. A perennial favorite for car enthusiasts and families alike in the downtown district.
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Shopping Thousands of donated books, movies, and music are available at bargain prices. Members receive early access on Thursday; the public sale opens Saturday morning. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.
Visit Website → Family Drop into the library for free, family-friendly fall fun including games, art activities, stories, a cupcake walk, face painting, and prizes. Costumes are encouraged for all ages.
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Family A neighborhood fall festival in the Indian Creek area of Carrollton celebrating the autumn season with community activities and entertainment. A recurring local gathering listed in the 2026 Texas Festival Guide.
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Family Hosted by Carrollton Parks & Recreation, this recurring fall event sends families on a Halloween-themed critter hunt through Historic Downtown Carrollton paired with downtown merchant activities. Registration details available on the city's special events page.
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Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.
Events Seniors are invited to join a weekly acoustic jazz and blues jam session at the Carrollton Senior Center. Open to adults 50+ with a Senior Center membership.
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Dining Weekly trivia night at The Maverick in Carrollton, a recurring community gathering for teams of friends and neighbors. Listed on Eventbrite as an ongoing Carrollton event.
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Dining Carrollton's own 3 Nations Brewing Co. in Historic Downtown hosts regular weekend tap room events, live music, and community gatherings throughout the fall season. The brewery is a cornerstone of the downtown entertainment district.
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Events The Carrollton Senior Center hosts a weekly Thursday Night Dance featuring different live entertainers each week plus refreshments. Open to adults 50+ with a valid Senior Center membership or day pass.
Visit Website → Family The historic A.W. Perry Homestead Museum offers guided tours of one of Carrollton's oldest preserved properties on select Saturdays. The museum showcases late 19th-century pioneer life in North Texas.
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Events The Carrollton Senior Center hosts monthly Technology Saturday sessions helping adults 50+ navigate smartphones, tablets, and computers. Sessions are informal and drop-in friendly.
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Sports Carrollton's pickleball courts adjacent to Lake Carroll Park offer open-play sessions for all skill levels throughout the summer and fall. The courts are free to use during open hours and are located near the Night Market venue.
Visit Website → Faith Venture is St. Ann Parish's ministry for Catholic singles in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, meeting monthly to grow in faith and build community. The group serves many Carrollton-area Catholics; contact the parish for meeting dates.
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Faith Keller Springs Baptist Church hosts a Drive-Thru Prayer event where community members can pull up and receive prayer from church volunteers without leaving their vehicle. The event is open to anyone in the Carrollton community.
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Faith Woodlake Baptist Church in Carrollton hosts a weekly Wednesday evening gathering with Bible study for every age group of the family. Sunday worship services are also held at 10:45 AM, preceded by Bible study at 9:30 AM.
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Faith St. Catherine of Siena Parish offers weekly Eucharistic Adoration following weekday morning Masses, providing parishioners and visitors a time of silent prayer and devotion before the Blessed Sacrament. All are welcome.
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Faith Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Vietnamese Church in Carrollton, part of the Diocese of Dallas, offers regular Sunday Masses serving the Vietnamese Catholic community and all parishioners. St. Joseph Parish Hall on the same grounds hosts community gatherings throughout the fall.
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Faith First Baptist Church at The Fields is a community of faith in Carrollton committed to seeking God and serving neighbors, with weekly Sunday worship services and regular community outreach events throughout the summer and fall.
Visit Website → Faith Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the largest Southern Baptist congregations in America with over 45,000 members, holds weekly Sunday worship services accessible to Carrollton-area residents. The church hosts regular ministry events for kids, students, men, and women throughout the fall.
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