Visit Garland, TX

Visit Garland, TX Seeking something beyond the usual North Texas destination? We are the official page for the Garland Convention and Visitors Bureau in Garland, Texas.

Look a little east at Garland, TX, with our charming downtown, big city access, casual shopping, modern accommodations, and lakeside dining; Garland is perfect for a weekend getaway. This is a limited public forum. As a limited public forum, posted comments must follow these rules:

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06/24/2024

Planning on joining us for our Red, White & You celebration on Wednesday, July 3? We've got you covered with your parking needs! 🅿️

🚌 Easy Option: Catch a shuttle from Williams Stadium or Garland High School. Shuttles will be running on a continuous loop from 5 to 10 p.m. during the event. Park your car hassle-free and hop on for a smooth ride to all the festivities!
🚗 Option 2: Prefer to drive yourself down to the Square? No problem! We've got plenty of available parking spaces in the downtown area. Just look for the parking options numbered in yellow on the map on our website, find a spot that suits you, and you're all set!
🚆 Option 3: Hop on the Blue Line with DART! The rail station is just a short walk from Downtown Garland. 🚶
♿ For our ADA guests, we've got you covered, too! ADA Parking is available at the City Hall Garage, located at 200 N. Fifth St. Entry to the garage will be available via Austin St. We're committed to making our Red, White & You celebration accessible to everyone.

Park with ease and enjoy the festivities stress-free. 😌 See you there!

This event is sponsored by GP&L, Pilar Funeral Home, and Frontier Communications. Live music brought to you by Sherwin-Williams.

Event details: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/red-white-and-you
City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District

Join Lakewood Brewing Company on Saturday, June 29 at 1 p.m. as they team up with Andy's Frozen Custard to break the wor...
06/23/2024

Join Lakewood Brewing Company on Saturday, June 29 at 1 p.m. as they team up with Andy's Frozen Custard to break the world record for the largest beer float! 🍺🍦 We’re talking about 50 scoops of Andy’s World Famous Frozen Custard combined with 50 pints of Lakewood’s Temptress, the top craft milk stout in Texas! 🤩

To commemorate the occasion, both Andy's and Lakewood merch will be available, with the first 100 guests receiving a FREE Andy’s and Lakewood glass. Those in attendance can also register to win Andy’s for a year, as well as a Lakewood Brewing Lion’s Den Annual Membership, which offers one complimentary beer per visit with no annual limit.

Adding to the festivities, Lakewood Brewing will be offering Root Beer Floats and Temptress Floats for sale in the Taproom and, of course, have The Temptress and a few other Temptress varietals on Tap. Andy’s will also be on-site serving up rich, thick, and decadent frozen custard from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Details: https://www.facebook.com/share/igH5FLawaARtitp7/
Find more events happening in Garland by going to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/p/events
City of Garland, Texas Government

06/21/2024

Got a burger craving? Then head over to Don Burger in Garland! 🍔

This proudly family-owned business makes your meal fresh to order, ensuring every bite is as delicious as the last. Their juicy and flavorful burgers are a local favorite and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings! 😋

What we ordered:
🍔 Don Burger
🌶️ Macho Burger
🍳 Humpty Dumpty
🧀 Mozzarella Sticks (possibly some of the best we've ever tasted!)
🍟 Chili Cheese Fries

From classic burgers to mouth-watering specialty creations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So what are you waiting for? Make Don Burger in Garland your new, go-to burger spot and savor the flavor – your taste buds will thank you. 😉

📍: 4133 Broadway Blvd #100, Garland, TX 75043

What other restaurants in Garland would you like us to feature for ? Leave a comment down below! 👇

City of Garland, Texas Government

Haven't been able to make it to any of our past Music Made Here concerts? Well, there's a "First Time for Everything!"Jo...
06/20/2024

Haven't been able to make it to any of our past Music Made Here concerts? Well, there's a "First Time for Everything!"

Join us on Friday, July 5 for FREE live music by Little Texas featuring Rachel Stacy! 🤠🎻 Bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs to the Downtown Garland District for an evening of country tunes. 🎶

The fun starts at 7 p.m. – don't miss out!

More info: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/music-made-here
City of Garland, Texas Government

This weekend, get ready to catch some soccer action during the 5th Annual DFW Asian American Soccer Tournament (DAAST)! ...
06/19/2024

This weekend, get ready to catch some soccer action during the 5th Annual DFW Asian American Soccer Tournament (DAAST)! ⚽️

Come out to Winters Park Soccer Complex from June 22-23 to cheer for your favorite teams, see who will rise up to the top, and celebrate the unity and diversity that make this event so special. 🏆

More details can be found at https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/daast
City of Garland, Texas Government, Garland Parks and Recreation, VN United Football Club

More moments from our Juneteenth Celebration! 📸We hope to see you again next year!Stay up to date with events happening ...
06/19/2024

More moments from our Juneteenth Celebration! 📸

We hope to see you again next year!

Stay up to date with events happening in Garland by going to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/p/events

City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth! 🎉

We had an incredible time this past Saturday celebrating freedom and unity during our annual Garland Juneteenth Celebration! Thank you to everyone who joined us in the Downtown Garland District for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and fun activities.

Let's continue to reflect on the importance of this day and strive for equality for all. ✊

For details on upcoming events, visit https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/p/events

City of Garland, Texas Government

Explore the Downtown Garland District and discover fun with the Downtown Garland Passport!Pick up your Downtown Passport...
06/17/2024

Explore the Downtown Garland District and discover fun with the Downtown Garland Passport!

Pick up your Downtown Passport at the Garland Visitor Center and present it any day of the week to participating businesses when you make a purchase to receive a stamp. At the end of the month, turn in your completed passport to the Garland Visitor Center. Each stamp counts as an entry into a drawing for a gift from the featured business of the month – State & Main Merchant! 🎁

Grab your passport, explore, and let the adventure begin! 🌟

City of Garland, Texas Government

Show your Garland spirit with the Visitor Center's newest arrival!Inspired by a popular shirt design from 2015, this rei...
06/14/2024

Show your Garland spirit with the Visitor Center's newest arrival!

Inspired by a popular shirt design from 2015, this reimagined shirt design highlights the best and brightest of Garland food, activities, fun, and most importantly, spirit!

After picking one up for yourself, snap a pic in your new Garland gear and share using the hashtag . 📸 Available for purchase only at the Garland Visitor Center. 🛍️

For more information about the Visitor Center and their hours, go to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/visitor-center

City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District

Are you ready for it, Garland? 🎶Find all the details by going to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/paint-your-summer-red
06/13/2024

Are you ready for it, Garland? 🎶

Find all the details by going to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/paint-your-summer-red

Hey Swifties… Save a Blank Space on your calendar for 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 and join us to Paint Your Summer RED on the Downtown Square!

The Garland Public Library will be hosting the perfect summer End Game with a FREE performance by RED, a Taylor Swift Tribute band! This event is presented in partnership with Friends of the Library and Downtown Development Office. Learn more: https://ow.ly/k5fw50SgbeA

City of Garland, Texas Government
Visit Garland, TX
Downtown Garland District
RED - A Taylor Swift Tribute

Don't miss out on our next Music Made Here Concert on Friday, July 5 featuring the renowned country band, Little Texas, ...
06/13/2024

Don't miss out on our next Music Made Here Concert on Friday, July 5 featuring the renowned country band, Little Texas, and fiddle queen, Rachel Stacy! 🎻

Enjoy an evening out in Downtown Garland with FREE live music, delicious food, and great company. Festivities begin at 7 p.m.

To find out more, go to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/music-made-here
City of Garland, Texas Government
Downtown Garland District

Unwind tonight with Heritage Handwork from 6 to 8 p.m.Bring your crochet, quilting, knitting, embroidery, or any handwor...
06/12/2024

Unwind tonight with Heritage Handwork from 6 to 8 p.m.

Bring your crochet, quilting, knitting, embroidery, or any handwork project, and enjoy a relaxing evening of creativity and good company.
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Celebrating 50 years of the Garland Landmark Museum. 🌟

Learn more about the Garland Landmark Museum's 50 years by going to https://garlandheritage.com/4147/50-Years

Heritage Handwork After Hours is TONIGHT from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Garland Landmark Museum!! Bring your handwork projects and chat with other crafters! (This program is not instructional.)

Donate blood TODAY, Wednesday, June 12, at STRIKE + REEL and get a $5 Game Card! Help save lives and enjoy some fun afte...
06/12/2024

Donate blood TODAY, Wednesday, June 12, at STRIKE + REEL and get a $5 Game Card! Help save lives and enjoy some fun afterwards! 🕹️

Have you signed up to donate yet? Join us at any Strike+Reel on Wednesday, June 12 and get a $5 Game Card when you donate blood with Carter BloodCare!

⭐️ Strike+Reel: 6AM-7PM with Live Broadcast of Lone Star 92.5 🤘🎸

Don't forget that this Saturday, June 15, is Garland's annual Juneteenth Celebration!Come out to the Downtown Garland Sq...
06/11/2024

Don't forget that this Saturday, June 15, is Garland's annual Juneteenth Celebration!

Come out to the Downtown Garland Square from 5 to 9 p.m. to celebrate freedom and unity. Experience the emancipation commemoration through live entertainment, children's activities, and more!

Bring your friends and family to enjoy this FREE outdoor event.

ADA parking for the event will be available in the parking garage located behind Garland City Hall. There will also be golf cart rides available to the event that can be accessed near the first floor elevator.

Details: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/juneteenth
City of Garland, Texas Government , NAACP Garland TX Unit , Downtown Garland District

Sonny Landreth- Official and Jimmy Wallace & The Stratoblasters rocked the Music Made Here stage this past Friday with t...
06/10/2024

Sonny Landreth- Official and Jimmy Wallace & The Stratoblasters rocked the Music Made Here stage this past Friday with their incredible guitar skills and electrifying performances, making it a night to remember. 🎸

Don't miss out on our next Music Made Here concert on Friday, July 5, featuring Little Texas and Rachel Stacy!

Details: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/music-made-here

City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District, Jimmy Wallace Guitars

Next Saturday, June 22, join Pond Hopper Nation for their Family Fishing Day at Ablon Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! 🎣 Com...
06/10/2024

Next Saturday, June 22, join Pond Hopper Nation for their Family Fishing Day at Ablon Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! 🎣

Come out and enjoy a day of fishing with family and other fishing enthusiasts. 🐟 Don't know how to fish but want to join in on the fun? There will be volunteers present to help guide you through the process.

To register and for more information, visit https://www.pondhoppernation.com/event-details/garland-texas

Note: If you had previously registered for the postponed event that was set to take place in April, you will not need to register again. Your ticket will be valid for this new date.

For more events in Garland, go to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/p/events
City of Garland, Texas Government, Garland Parks and Recreation

Surprise your dad during Father's Day weekend with a fun day in Downtown Garland! 🌳 Come out and explore the diverse arr...
06/07/2024

Surprise your dad during Father's Day weekend with a fun day in Downtown Garland! 🌳

Come out and explore the diverse array of activities and dining options available in the Downtown area. Whether he's into tattoos, arcade games, pizza, breweries, or simply enjoying an outdoor picnic, there's something special for every kind of dad!

Don't forget to come bearing gifts for your father! Stop by the Visitor Center and pick up some unique gifts for him. 🎁

For more information about the Visitor Center and their hours, go to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/visitor-center
City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District

Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in the heart of Downtown Garland during Garland's Red, White...
06/06/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in the heart of Downtown Garland during Garland's Red, White & You celebration on Wednesday, July 3! 🇺🇸🎉

Join us from 5 to 10 p.m. for an evening packed with incredible live music by Randall King and Jon Stork, mouth-watering food, fun games for all ages, and a drone show. 🌟

Admission is FREE so bring your friends and family and come celebrate with us!

Get all the details by going to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/red-white-and-you
City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District

Have you registered for this Saturday's Night at the Museum featuring Painting with a Twist?If you haven't, be sure to r...
06/06/2024

Have you registered for this Saturday's Night at the Museum featuring Painting with a Twist?

If you haven't, be sure to register at https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/garland/event/3677048/ and use code GARLAND at checkout.

Find more Night at the Museum dates by going to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/night-at-the-museum

Register for our upcoming Night at the Museum! Go to https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/garland/event/3677048/ and use code GARLAND to checkout.

You won't want to miss Night at the Museum this Saturday!!! Visit the museum for a program with the local non-profit Garland Creates, and then head over to Painting with a Twist to sip, socialize, and create! The class is at a discounted price of $15 and participants must PRE-REGISTER!!!

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06/05/2024

Join us on Saturday, June 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Downtown Garland Square for Garland's 2024 Juneteenth Celebration!

Bring your friends and family to commemorate the significance of this historic day. Enjoy FREE live music by Wanda King Big Blues Band, children's activities, and more!

ADA parking for the event will be available in the parking garage located behind Garland City Hall. There will also be golf cart rides available to the event that can be accessed near the first floor elevator.

This FREE outdoor event is brought to you by our Bronze Sponsor, NAACP Garland TX Unit.

Go to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/juneteenth for more information.
City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District

Kick off your weekend this week with FREE live music by Sonny Landreth- Official with Jimmy Wallace & The Stratoblasters...
06/05/2024

Kick off your weekend this week with FREE live music by Sonny Landreth- Official with Jimmy Wallace & The Stratoblasters at the Downtown Garland Square on Friday, June 7, as part of our Music Made Here Concert Series. 🎸

Bring your friends, grab your lawn chairs, and get ready to have an amazing time while enjoying great music and delicious food from local restaurants. The fun starts at 7 p.m. – see you there! 🎶

Details: https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/music-made-here
City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District, Jimmy Wallace Guitars

The Downtown Garland Passport is back and better than ever!No more waiting for the weekend to roll around to use your pa...
06/04/2024

The Downtown Garland Passport is back and better than ever!

No more waiting for the weekend to roll around to use your passport. Now you can get your passport stamped any day of the week when you make a purchase at participating businesses.

Start your adventure today by picking up your June Downtown Passport at the Garland Visitor Center.

The Downtown Garland Passport is back for June! Now, you can explore downtown, support local businesses, and collect stamps with every purchase, EVERY DAY!

📍 Featured Business of the Month: State & Main Merchant 🛒 This specialty grocery store offers a curated wine selection, craft beer, a variety of pastas, jams, and plenty of gluten-free options. Whether you're a foodie, a wine enthusiast, or love unique finds, State and Main Merchant has something special for you. Turn in your passport at the end of the month for a chance to win a basket of State and Main Merchant goodies worth $100!

🗓️ New for June: Get your passport stamped any day of the week! No need to wait for the weekend to start your adventure.

Grab your passport from the Garland Visitor Center in downtown at 501 W. State Street, make a purchase, get a stamp, and discover all the wonderful shops and restaurants that make Downtown Garland unique. Let's make June a month of local love and exploration! ❤️



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Diversity, culture, and the love for soccer is bringing 25 teams from 8 states from across the U.S. to Garland to compet...
06/03/2024

Diversity, culture, and the love for soccer is bringing 25 teams from 8 states from across the U.S. to Garland to compete in this year's 5th Annual Asian American Soccer Tournament! ⚽

Join us June 22-23 at Winters Park Soccer Complex to watch these teams battle it out on the field in hopes of coming out on top. 🏆 Don't miss out!

Go to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/daast to get all the details.

VN United Football Club, City of Garland, Texas Government, Garland Parks and Recreation

Hawaiian Waters is open for the summer! 😎🤙 Splash into some summer fun, soak up the sun, and make lasting memories! 🌊🌞Pl...
06/02/2024

Hawaiian Waters is open for the summer! 😎🤙

Splash into some summer fun, soak up the sun, and make lasting memories! 🌊🌞

Plan your visit and start cooling off from the summer heat by going to https://hawaiianwaters.com/garland/

Find more fun in Garland by going to VisitGarlandTX.com
City of Garland, Texas Government

06/01/2024

Making summer plans? 🌞 Add these exciting events happening in Garland this month to your list! 😎

From outdoor festivals to family-friendly activities, the month of June is filled with events you won't want to miss!

Get all the details to these events and more by going to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/p/events

City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District, Downtown Garland, Heritage Crossing - City of Garland, Painting with a Twist, Lakewood Brewing Company, The Urban Market, NAACP Garland TX Unit, VN United Football Club

Level up your weekends with Side Quest Arcade, a newly opened arcade at Firewheel Town Center that features a variety of...
05/31/2024

Level up your weekends with Side Quest Arcade, a newly opened arcade at Firewheel Town Center that features a variety of classic arcade games as well as the latest video games. 🎮

Ready, player one? 🕹️

Start planning your visit by going to VisitGarlandTX.com!
05/30/2024

Start planning your visit by going to VisitGarlandTX.com!

FREE live music awaits you next Friday, June 7 at the Downtown Garland Square! 🎶 Don't miss your chance to see Sonny Lan...
05/29/2024

FREE live music awaits you next Friday, June 7 at the Downtown Garland Square! 🎶

Don't miss your chance to see Sonny Landreth- Official with Jimmy Wallace and The Stratoblasters as they take the stage for our Music Made Here Concert Series. 🎸

Bring your friends, grab a spot, and get ready to groove under the Texas stars. 🌟 Festivities begin at 7 p.m.

Find more details by going to https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/music-made-here
City of Garland, Texas Government, Downtown Garland District, Jimmy Wallace Guitars

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Garland, TX
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Visit Garland, TX

Seeking something beyond the usual North Texas destination? Look a little east at Garland, with our charming downtown, big city access, casual shopping, modern accommodations and lakeside dining; Garland is perfect for a weekend getaway. Conveniently situated northeast of Dallas, Garland offers an eclectic list of must-dos. Experience our world of cuisines, a flight craft beverages and a stroll among the wildflowers at the Spring Creek Forest Preserve.

We look forward to your stay! Find everything we have to offer online at www.VisitGarlandTX.com