Pet-Friendly Carrollton: Parks, Patios & Services
A local guide to Carrollton's best dog parks, pet-friendly restaurant patios, and trusted vet and grooming services for residents with pets.
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A local guide to Carrollton's best dog parks, pet-friendly restaurant patios, and trusted vet and grooming services for residents with pets.
The Carrollton Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge rewards readers of all ages with prizes at every 300-minute milestone.
Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex opens swim lesson sessions in June and July, teaching water safety from infancy to adulthood.
Carrollton's Coyote Ridge Golf Club opens its championship 18-hole course this summer for tee times, corporate outings, and charity tournaments.
A new recurring night market at Trinity Mills Station Esplanade offers Carrollton residents live country music, local food, and open-air shopping.
TEXFest returns to Historic Downtown Carrollton Square with Texas music, a beer garden, a food village, and photo ops with a live longhorn.
The third annual Tails & Trails 5K at Josey Ranch Athletic Complex on June 6 benefits Carrollton Animal Services & Adoption Center.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD marked a milestone in March 2026 with the groundbreaking of a new elementary school funded by the voter-approved 2023 bond.
Carrollton Parks and Recreation hosts a free youth fishing event June 6 at Josey Ranch Park Pond, with stocked catfish, prizes, and no license required.
The Carrollton Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1–August 1, with prizes, art, and teen volunteer roles.
The Carrollton Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1–Aug. 1, offering prizes, teen ambassador roles, and a summer art exhibition.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD celebrates its largest milestone of the school year while launching eNews, a biweekly digital newsletter for families.
Carrollton Parks and Recreation hosts a free youth fishing morning at Josey Ranch Athletic Complex on June 6, coinciding with Texas Free Fishing Day.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD graduates more than 1,700 students in the Class of 2026 and launches a new community newsletter to stay connected.
Carrollton Pride 2026 takes over Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church on June 6 with vendors, food trucks, and entertainment from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Carrollton's Memorial Day observance brings city office closures, adjusted library and recreation hours, and shifted residential trash and recycling pickup. Here's what's affected on Monday, May 25 and what to expect across the holiday weekend.
Pickler Universe hosting Major League Pickleball May 21 is more than a one-off event — it places Carrollton in the small group of DFW cities operating purpose-built pickleball facilities at competition scale.
The City of Carrollton's late-May programming includes the Public Works Roadeo on May 20, Chalk the Park on May 21, and Trinity Nights on May 29 — three different kinds of community events stacked into a 10-day window.
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.
Pickler Universe — Carrollton hosts Major League Pickleball Dallas on May 21, 2026, marking the first time the city's largest dedicated pickleball facility hosts a sanctioned pro league event.
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.
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.
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.
Carrollton's new Fire Station 6 on Frankford Road replaces the aging Rosemeade Parkway facility. The April 7 groundbreaking sets up a multi-year relocation project.
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.
Carrollton hosts an Earth Day Celebration on April 18 and participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25.
The City of Carrollton begins construction on a new Fire Station 6 at 1525 W. Frankford Road, replacing the aging Rosemeade Parkway facility.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD breaks ground on a new elementary school, reflecting the district's response to growing enrollment and community needs.
Discover the community events happening in Carrollton this April, from pet-friendly celebrations to environmental initiatives and more.
Discover April activities in Carrollton, from Earth Day celebrations at Josey Ranch Lake to live performances at the Carrollton Center for the Arts.
From pet-friendly gatherings to transit improvements, here's what's happening in Carrollton this month.
Explore the restaurants and cultural significance of Carrollton's booming food scene along Old Denton Road.
Explore new and recently opened restaurants bringing diverse cuisines to Carrollton, from Korean specialties to Latin American fare.
From a major grocer to luxury wellness, here's what to expect as Carrollton welcomes significant new developments.
The residential and commercial projects reshaping Carrollton's built landscape in 2026
Discover Carrollton's thriving Korean dining corridor on Old Denton Road with authentic BBQ, specialized restaurants, and community dining.
Major projects reshaping Carrollton in 2026, from H-E-B's expansion to the Trinity Mills Station mixed-use development.
Explore family-friendly activities, cultural performances, and community celebrations happening in Carrollton this spring.
Explore 26 miles of trails, parks, and recreation areas throughout Carrollton
Trinity Mills Station represents the largest publicly owned TOD in North Texas. Here's what it means for Carrollton's future.
The 120,000 sq ft H-E-B coming to Parker and Josey Lane represents a major shift in Carrollton's retail and grocery landscape.
Complete guide to the Elm Fork Trail System: trail access points, what to expect, and how to connect to other North Texas trails.
From cattle ranching culture to independent publishing, TEXFest and BookFest anchor Carrollton's event calendar this month.
Explore Carrollton's vibrant Koreatown with essential restaurants, what to order, and what makes this enclave special.
Experience Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indian cuisine in Carrollton's diverse restaurant scene.
Explore locally-owned restaurants, breweries, and shops in historic downtown.
A guide to understanding school boundaries and residential areas within Lewisville ISD's Carrollton service area.
Discover the diverse parks and natural preserves connected by expanding trail systems.
Explore the trails, fishing, and facilities at this 35-acre community lake.
Discover fresh local produce, artisan goods, and community at Carrollton's weekly farmers market.
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