Giant Spirit Creatures Have Taken Over Downtown Garland, and Guided Tours Reveal Why
Larger-than-life alebrijes handcrafted by celebrated Mexican artists are on display in Downtown Garland through March 2027.
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Why Garland's Curtis Culwell Center Becomes the Center of Texas High School Volleyball Every November
The 2026 UIL Volleyball State Tournament brings all conferences, 1A through 6A, to Garland's Curtis Culwell Center Nov. 19–21.
Garland Public Libraries Lands Texas Book Festival Grant to Expand Spanish-Language Collection for Young Readers
Garland Public Libraries receives a $2,500 Texas Book Festival grant to grow its Spanish-language board book collection at Central Library.
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A Classic Gets Its Garland Moment: Hometown Theater Brings 'Bye Bye Birdie' to the Plaza Stage
Hometown Theater stages 'Bye Bye Birdie' at Garland's Plaza Theatre on Nov. 11–13, celebrating community musical theater at its liveliest.
A Dance Drama Comes to the Plaza: Kalayatna Brings 'Theerpu' to Garland on November 15
Kalayatna's annual recital and the dance drama 'Theerpu' take the Plaza Theatre stage in Garland on Sunday, November 15 at 2:00 PM.
Downtown Garland Comes Alive Saturday for Día de los Muertos
Garland's free Día de los Muertos festival fills Downtown Square with altars, art, food trucks, and cultural performances Oct. 24.
Garland Public Library Lands Two Grants That Expand Reach Beyond Its Own Walls
A Texas Book Festival grant and a special projects award position Garland Central Library to serve more residents in 2026 and beyond.
Giant Spirit Creatures Are Taking Over Downtown Garland Through March
The free Alebrijes outdoor exhibit fills Downtown Garland Square with massive, handcrafted Mexican folk-art sculptures through March 29, 2027.
Forty Minutes to Change History: Vial Elementary Students Take the Plaza Theatre Stage
The Classical Center at Vial Elementary brings student history to life at Garland's Plaza Theatre on Nov. 3 with a spirited 40-minute American Revolution play.
Monumental Folk Art Creatures Transform Downtown Garland Square
A free outdoor exhibition of giant alebrije sculptures, including a three-headed dragon, fills Downtown Garland Square through March 2027.
What Does the Granville Arts Center Renovation Mean for Garland's Cultural Future?
Garland's Granville Arts Center is moving from design into pre-construction, signaling a landmark shift for the city's cultural anchor on Fifth Street.
How Garland's Día de los Muertos Grew Into One of Downtown's Most Beloved Fall Traditions
Garland's free Día de los Muertos celebration returns Oct. 24 to Downtown Garland Square with performances, altars, food trucks, and an artisan market.
FoodeesFest Brings Three Days of Food Trucks and Artisan Vendors to Firewheel Town Center
FoodeesFest rolls into Garland's Firewheel Town Center Oct. 23–25, spotlighting local food trucks, small businesses, and all-ages community fun.
How Garland's Día de los Muertos Celebration Became a Citywide Tradition
Garland's free Día de los Muertos celebration returns Oct. 24 downtown, blending cultural performance, altar displays, and community roots since 2017.
The Garland Symphony Brings a Full Night of Gershwin to the Granville Arts Center on Oct. 16
The Garland Symphony Orchestra performs A Night of Gershwin with pianist Thomas Pandolfi on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
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