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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 Rosemeade Rainforest Offers Summer Swim Lessons for All Ages — Here's What to Know
Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex opens swim lesson sessions in June and July, teaching water safety from infancy to adulthood.
Coyote Ridge Golf Club Is Ready for Summer Rounds, Tournaments, and Charity Events
Carrollton's Coyote Ridge Golf Club opens its championship 18-hole course this summer for tee times, corporate outings, and charity tournaments.
Carrollton's Trinity Mills Station Night Market Brings Live Music, Food, and Community to the Esplanade
A new recurring night market at Trinity Mills Station Esplanade offers Carrollton residents live country music, local food, and open-air shopping.
TEXFest Brings Live Music, Craft Beer, and a Live Longhorn to Historic Downtown Carrollton Square
TEXFest returns to Historic Downtown Carrollton Square with Texas music, a beer garden, a food village, and photo ops with a live longhorn.
Carrollton's Tails & Trails 5K Returns Saturday, Dogs Welcome on the Course
The third annual Tails & Trails 5K at Josey Ranch Athletic Complex on June 6 benefits Carrollton Animal Services & Adoption Center.
A Shovel in the Ground: CFBISD Breaks Ground on a New Elementary School for Carrollton
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.
A Free Morning at the Pond: Carrollton's Youth Fishing Event Returns June 6
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.
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.
CFBISD Sends Off More Than 1,700 Graduates and Rolls Out a New Way to Stay Connected
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD celebrates its largest milestone of the school year while launching eNews, a biweekly digital newsletter for families.
Free Youth Fishing Event at Josey Ranch Park Pond Returns June 6
Carrollton Parks and Recreation hosts a free youth fishing morning at Josey Ranch Athletic Complex on June 6, coinciding with Texas Free Fishing Day.
More Than 1,700 Reasons to Celebrate: CFBISD Sends the Class of 2026 Into the World
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 Brings 50-Plus Vendors, Food Trucks, and Live Entertainment to Horizon Church on June 6
Carrollton Pride 2026 takes over Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church on June 6 with vendors, food trucks, and entertainment from 11 AM to 3 PM.
City of Carrollton Offices, Libraries, and Recreation Centers Close Monday May 25 for Memorial Day
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.
What Major League Pickleball Coming to Carrollton's Pickler Universe Signals About the City's Pickleball Position
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.
Chalk the Park, Trinity Nights, and the Public Works Roadeo Round Out Carrollton's Late-May Calendar
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.
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.
Major League Pickleball Dallas Comes to Pickler Universe — Carrollton on May 21
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'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.
Why Carrollton's New Fire Station 6 Moved to Frankford Road — And What It Means for Response Times
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.
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.
Carrollton Breaks Ground on New Fire Station 6 at Frankford Road
The City of Carrollton begins construction on a new Fire Station 6 at 1525 W. Frankford Road, replacing the aging Rosemeade Parkway facility.
New Ground: Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Breaks Ground on Elementary School
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD breaks ground on a new elementary school, reflecting the district's response to growing enrollment and community needs.
Paws on the Square and Earth Day: Carrollton's Community Events This April
Discover the community events happening in Carrollton this April, from pet-friendly celebrations to environmental initiatives and more.
Carrollton Embraces Spring: What to Do in April 2026
Discover April activities in Carrollton, from Earth Day celebrations at Josey Ranch Lake to live performances at the Carrollton Center for the Arts.
Spring in Carrollton: April Events and City Updates You Should Know About
From pet-friendly gatherings to transit improvements, here's what's happening in Carrollton this month.
Why Carrollton's Koreatown Has Become a Culinary Destination
Explore the restaurants and cultural significance of Carrollton's booming food scene along Old Denton Road.
Fresh Flavors Arrive: Carrollton's Spring Dining Scene in 2026
Explore new and recently opened restaurants bringing diverse cuisines to Carrollton, from Korean specialties to Latin American fare.
Carrollton's Retail Renaissance: What's Coming to Our City
From a major grocer to luxury wellness, here's what to expect as Carrollton welcomes significant new developments.
Carrollton's Housing Evolution: New Developments Reshaping Neighborhoods
The residential and commercial projects reshaping Carrollton's built landscape in 2026
Old Denton Road's Korean BBQ Boom: Carrollton's Hottest Dining Destination
Discover Carrollton's thriving Korean dining corridor on Old Denton Road with authentic BBQ, specialized restaurants, and community dining.
Carrollton's Development Boom: What's Coming to Your City in 2026
Major projects reshaping Carrollton in 2026, from H-E-B's expansion to the Trinity Mills Station mixed-use development.
Spring in Carrollton: A Guide to April and May Events You Won't Want to Miss
Explore family-friendly activities, cultural performances, and community celebrations happening in Carrollton this spring.
Carrollton's Trail Network: Connecting Neighborhoods Through Nature
Explore 26 miles of trails, parks, and recreation areas throughout Carrollton
Trinity Mills Station: How Carrollton's $500M+ Transit-Oriented Development is Reshaping the City
Trinity Mills Station represents the largest publicly owned TOD in North Texas. Here's what it means for Carrollton's future.
H-E-B's Parker Road Expansion: Transforming Carrollton's Northern Corridor
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.
Elm Fork Trail System: Everything You Need to Know About Carrollton's 28+ Mile Network
Complete guide to the Elm Fork Trail System: trail access points, what to expect, and how to connect to other North Texas trails.
TEXFest Kicks Off Carrollton's March Festival Season—Here's the Full Schedule
From cattle ranching culture to independent publishing, TEXFest and BookFest anchor Carrollton's event calendar this month.
Carrollton's Koreatown: A Dining Guide to the DFW Region's Fastest-Growing Korean Food Scene
Explore Carrollton's vibrant Koreatown with essential restaurants, what to order, and what makes this enclave special.
Carrollton's Asian Dining Corridor: A Gateway to Global Cuisines
Experience Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indian cuisine in Carrollton's diverse restaurant scene.
Downtown Carrollton's Evolving Restaurant and Retail Scene
Explore locally-owned restaurants, breweries, and shops in historic downtown.
Navigating Lewisville ISD in Carrollton: Schools and Neighborhoods
A guide to understanding school boundaries and residential areas within Lewisville ISD's Carrollton service area.
Green Corridors: Carrollton's Natural Areas and Trail Network
Discover the diverse parks and natural preserves connected by expanding trail systems.
Josey Ranch Lake: Carrollton's Water Recreation Hub
Explore the trails, fishing, and facilities at this 35-acre community lake.
Year-Round Shopping at Carrollton Farmers Market
Discover fresh local produce, artisan goods, and community at Carrollton's weekly farmers market.