Everything happening in Carrollton this fall — dates, addresses, and links
Last updated: November 3, 2026. Events are subject to change. Always confirm details with the venue before heading out. Know about an event we missed? Let us know.
Events The 16th annual free outdoor festival features headliner Toad the Wet Sprocket with openers Eve 6 and Wheatus, plus free rides, games, and entertainment for all ages. The event honors the railroad heritage of Historic Downtown Carrollton.
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Events The City of Carrollton hosts its annual Veterans Day Celebration honoring local veterans and active-duty military members. The event is open to the public and organized by the Senior Center.
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Dining Live music performance by 90mph at Three Nations Brewing in Carrollton. The craft brewery regularly hosts local and regional musicians in its taproom for an evening of live entertainment.
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Faith The Knights of Columbus Council #13408 at St. Catherine of Siena hosts its annual Christmas Bazaar, offering holiday shopping, fellowship, and fundraising for parish and charitable causes.
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Events An evening of Bachata dance lessons followed by a social dance ball, paired with a mini vendor market. The event is held at the Plaza Arts Center and welcomes dancers of all skill levels.
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Family The Carrollton Public Library transforms into an enchanted experience for families with themed activities, storytelling, and interactive programming. This annual evening event is hosted by the library system.
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Shopping A seasonal pop-up vendor market in the heart of Historic Downtown Carrollton featuring local makers, crafters, and small businesses. A great opportunity to shop local and kick off holiday gift buying.
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Family The City of Carrollton Animal Adoption Center hosts a low-cost pet vaccination clinic open to the public. Residents can bring their pets for affordable vaccinations and preventive care.
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Dining A dog-friendly community gathering at 3 Nations Brewing where pet owners can bring their dogs and enjoy craft beer in a relaxed taproom setting. A recurring social event popular with Carrollton residents.
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Family A specially designed Santa visit event created for children with sensory sensitivities, offering a quieter, lower-stimulation environment for holiday photos and activities. Hosted by the City of Carrollton Parks & Recreation department.
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Events The 21st annual Community Nativity display brings together local churches and community organizations to present a living or walk-through nativity scene. This long-running Carrollton tradition is open to the public.
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Faith Heartland Church hosts the 21st Annual Community Nativity, a multi-church collaborative event presenting the nativity story. This long-standing Carrollton tradition is open to the entire community.
Visit Website → Family The City of Carrollton's official holiday tree lighting event features live reindeer, toy soldiers, crafts, live music, a Kids' Santa Dash (ages 12 and under), free pancakes, and a photo strip with Santa. The Christmas tree is officially lit at 6 PM.
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Events An outdoor Christmas-themed car and custom chopper show at Maverick Harley-Davidson in Carrollton. Enthusiasts gather to display and admire custom vehicles in a festive holiday setting.
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Family A hands-on holiday workshop where participants create their own Christmas decorations to take home. A fun seasonal activity for adults and families looking for a creative holiday outing.
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Family The City of Carrollton Parks & Recreation hosts Christmas at the Perry, a festive evening at the historic A.W. Perry Homestead Museum featuring holiday décor, seasonal activities, and a look at Carrollton's pioneer history.
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Dining A festive Christmas luncheon hosted at Covenant Church in Carrollton featuring live carols, a gift exchange, and holiday fellowship. The event brings together community members for seasonal celebration.
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Events The Carrollton Wind Symphony presents its annual free holiday concert featuring seasonal favorites performed by the community wind ensemble. Admission is free thanks to donor support.
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Family Families are invited to enjoy pancakes and get photos with Santa Claus in Historic Downtown Carrollton. This popular annual morning event is a festive way to celebrate the holiday season with young children.
Visit Website → Events St. Catherine of Siena Parish celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a major Catholic feast day honoring the apparition of the Virgin Mary to St. Juan Diego. The celebration typically includes a special Mass and cultural festivities.
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Faith St. Catherine of Siena Parish celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dec. 12) with a special Mass and cultural festivities honoring this major feast day in the Catholic liturgical calendar.
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Faith St. Catherine of Siena Parish hosts its annual Giving Tree charitable event, where parishioners select gift tags from the tree and donate gifts for families and individuals in need during the Christmas season.
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Family The second evening of Christmas at the Perry at the historic A.W. Perry Homestead Museum, featuring holiday activities and seasonal programming hosted by Carrollton Parks & Recreation.
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Faith Bent Tree Bible Fellowship hosts a Christmas Worship service open to the community, featuring songs, prayers, and holiday celebration. The church regularly hosts community-oriented events at its Carrollton campus.
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Faith St. Catherine of Siena Parish celebrates the Fourth and final Sunday of Advent with special liturgical observances marking the final week of preparation before Christmas. All are welcome.
Visit Website → Events Library staff and community partners assist residents with applying for SNAP food benefits and other government assistance programs. Walk-in help is available at the Hebron & Josey branch.
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Faith St. Catherine of Siena Parish celebrates Christmas Eve with special liturgical Masses open to all parishioners and visitors. The parish offers multiple Mass times to accommodate the community.
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Events The Singing Women of Texas — North chapter presents a choral concert at Church at the Fields in Carrollton. The ensemble performs a program of choral music for the community.
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Events A Kpop-themed event featuring character meet-and-greet opportunities alongside a vendor market with local sellers. A fun outing for fans of Korean pop culture and families.
Visit Website → Faith The Knights of Columbus Council #13408 hosts its 6th Annual Chili Cookoff, a parish fellowship and fundraising event open to parishioners and the wider community. Teams compete with their best chili recipes.
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Weekly markets, story times, and multi-week happenings you can catch all season.
Family The Carrollton Public Library hosts a series of drop-in programs and activities for children and teens during winter break. Events include crafts, movies, games, and other engaging activities at both library branches.
Visit Website → Faith St. Catherine of Siena Parish offers weekly Eucharistic Adoration every Friday following the 8:30 AM morning Mass, providing parishioners and visitors a time of silent prayer and devotion before the Blessed Sacrament.
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Faith Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Vietnamese Catholic Church, part of the Diocese of Dallas, offers regular Sunday Masses serving both the Vietnamese Catholic community and all parishioners in Carrollton.
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