Events Deliver Us From Mama — Company of Rowlett Performers
The Company of Rowlett Performers presents this comedy production at Garland's Plaza Theatre. Check the city arts calendar for additional performance dates.
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Everything happening in Garland this summer — dates, addresses, and links
Last updated: July 4, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.
Upcoming Events in Garland
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Events Sunday, July 12, 2026
Events Vishal & Shekhar 'The Superhit Tour' Live
Bollywood music duo Vishal & Shekhar bring their Superhit Tour to the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland. A major live concert event drawing fans from across the DFW region.
Visit Website →Friday, July 17, 2026
Family Annie Jr. — Company of Rowlett Performers
The Company of Rowlett Performers presents Annie Jr. at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland. A family-friendly musical theatre production for all ages.
Visit Website →Saturday, July 18, 2026
Family Tea & Paint: Flowerpots — North Garland Library
A relaxed creative workshop at the North Garland Branch Library where participants paint flowerpots over tea. Part of the library's summer programming series.
Visit Website →Thursday, July 23, 2026
Events Mean Girls Jr. — Breitling Performing Arts
Breitling Performing Arts presents Mean Girls Jr. at the historic Plaza Theatre in Downtown Garland. Multiple performances scheduled across the run.
Visit Website →Saturday, July 25, 2026
Family The Lion King Jr. — Breitling Performing Arts
Breitling Performing Arts brings Disney's The Lion King Jr. to the Plaza Theatre stage. A family-friendly theatrical production in Downtown Garland.
Visit Website →Monday, July 27, 2026
Family 4th Annual Community Block Party
The 4th Annual Community Block Party at Sellers Middle School offers family-friendly activities and community connection for Garland residents. Free and open to the public.
Visit Website →Friday, August 7, 2026
Events First Friday — Downtown Garland Square (August)
August's First Friday brings local artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, and family activities to the Downtown Garland Square. Free monthly community event running all year.
Visit Website →Friday, September 4, 2026
Events First Friday — Downtown Garland Square (September)
September's First Friday street festival on the Downtown Garland Square with local vendors, live music, food trucks, and community fun. Free and open to all ages.
Visit Website →Saturday, September 19, 2026
Family Wags and Waves 2026
Wags and Waves is an annual end-of-season dog swim event at Garland's aquatic facility, where dogs and their owners enjoy the pool before it closes for the season. A beloved community tradition.
Visit Website →Sunday, September 20, 2026
Shopping Farmers Market at Firewheel — Summer 2026
The weekly Farmers Market at Firewheel Town Center runs through summer 2026 every Sunday afternoon, offering fresh produce, local goods, and community gathering.
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Ongoing & Recurring
Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.
Sports Garland Fall Fest & Guzzler 0.5K Run
The Garland Fall Fest & Guzzler 0.5K Run is a fun community run-and-festival event in Downtown Garland celebrating the arrival of fall with food, drinks, and family activities.
Visit Website → Family Club Curiosity Summer Reading Program — Garland Public Libraries
Garland Public Libraries' 2026 dinosaur-themed summer reading program runs all summer with weekly events including science shows, dino digs, STEAM labs, magic shows, and animal encounters for kids of all ages. All programs are free.
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Events The Social Hour: JazzLand Concert — Central Library
Experience an unforgettable concert by JazzLand featuring beloved classic standards and a selection of patriotic favorites celebrating 250 years of the United States. Adults 18+ program.
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Family Makerspace: Intro to Laser Cutting — Central Library
Learn the basics of laser cutting in this introductory makerspace class at the Central Library. Participants create a project using the library's laser cutter; free for ages 13 and up.
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Dining Weekly SINGO Music Bingo Nights — Tavern on the Square
A weekly music-themed bingo night at Tavern on the Square in Downtown Garland. Guests compete to match songs as they're played live — a fun recurring dining and entertainment event.
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Family Magic Show with Mike Williams — Central Library
Award-winning magician Mike Williams brings magic and laughter to the Central Library as part of the Club Curiosity summer reading program. Free and open to all ages.
Visit Website → Family FIFA World Cup–Themed Bracelet Craft — North Garland Library
Kids and soccer fans of all ages can design and make FIFA World Cup–themed bracelets at this free drop-in craft program at the North Garland Library. Part of the summer library series.
Visit Website → Family STEAM Lab: Color-Changing Slime — Club Curiosity
Young scientists create color-changing slime in this hands-on STEAM lab program for kids ages 6–12. Part of the Club Curiosity summer series; free and open to the public.
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Family FIFA World Cup T-Shirt Design Workshop — Garland Library
Families can design and create their own FIFA World Cup–themed T-shirts at this free hands-on craft program. Bilingual (English/Spanish) event open to all ages.
Visit Website → Family Sublimation Printing Makerspace Workshop — Garland Library
Teens and adults learn the sublimation printing process and how to use a heat press to create custom designs on fabric. Free makerspace workshop; registration may be required.
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Family Chain Mail Bracelet Makerspace Workshop — Garland Library
Participants learn the basics of chain mail weaving and create a two-color chain mail bracelet in this free makerspace workshop for teens and adults. Part of the library's summer programming.
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Events Hello, Dolly! — Garland Summer Musicals
The 2026 Garland Summer Musicals season closes with Hello, Dolly!, starring GSM founder Patty Granville in the title role. Tickets available via the Granville Arts Center Box Office or prekindle.com.
Visit Website → Family Jomo and The Possum Posse — Garland Cultural Arts
A family-friendly live performance presented by Garland Cultural Arts featuring Jomo and The Possum Posse. Check the city's event calendar for exact date and ticketing details.
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Faith Good Shepherd International Festival — Good Shepherd Catholic Parish
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish hosts its annual International Festival, a fundraiser and community celebration featuring food, fellowship, and cultural activities. Artisan and crafter applications were open for 2026.
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Faith First Friday Mass & Eucharistic Adoration — St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
St. Michael the Archangel holds a First Friday Mass at 6:30 PM each month, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the parish's dedicated Adoration Chapel. Adoration is also available Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
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Faith St. Michael Parish Festival — St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
One of Garland's longest-running community traditions dating to 1946, the St. Michael Parish Festival features food booths, carnival games, rides, and live entertainment over three evenings. The entire community is welcome.
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Faith Sunday Worship — First at Firewheel Church
First at Firewheel is a multigenerational Christian church in Garland holding Sunday worship services at 10:00 AM. The church focuses on forming families who follow Jesus and is open to all visitors.
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Faith Sunday Worship Services — First Baptist Church Garland
First Baptist Garland is a multigenerational church with over 156 years of serving Garland. Traditional worship at 8:30 AM and contemporary service at 11:00 AM every Sunday, with Sunday School at 9:45 AM.
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Faith VBS 'Illumination Station' — First Baptist Church Garland
First Baptist Church Garland's VBS 'Illumination Station' is open to kids entering Kindergarten through Grade 5, exploring how Jesus is the light of the world through games, crafts, music, and snacks. Sports Camp available until 4 PM daily.
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Faith Eucharistic Adoration & Confession — Good Shepherd Catholic Parish
Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, a bilingual English/Spanish parish, offers Eucharistic Adoration and Confession multiple evenings per week throughout the summer. Multiple Sunday Masses in English and Spanish are also available.
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Faith Ignite Praise & Worship Nights — St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Ignite is a weekly evening of Praise & Worship held in Curran Hall (the parish hall) at St. Michael the Archangel, repeating every Friday through August 21, 2026.
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Faith Altar Society Monthly Meeting — St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
All men and women of St. Michael the Archangel parish are invited to the Altar Society, which meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 PM in Room 220. The group supports the altar, parish community, and fellowship activities.
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