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The Irving Parks and Recreation Department’s Fall Activities Brochure is now available!
It provides information on how to schedule, sign up and register for the upcoming camps, classes, programs and activities available through December. The guide includes schedules by age groups and information for all Irving recreation centers. Pick up the Fall 2023 Brochure at any recreation center or view online at CityofIrving.org/RecSchedules
Search Facebook for @IrvingParksandRec and “Like” the page to stay up-to-date with what is going on in Irving Parks and Recreation — events, programs, schedules and more. Visit CityofIrving.org/Parks for more information.
Parks and Recreation Activities
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Register for one of Irving’s recreation center after-school programs.
Elementary students participate in a variety of activities including homework time, games and crafts in a safe, supervised setting. The programs are offered on school days between the hours of 3:15 to 6 p.m. The cost is $180 per six weeks. Space is limited. Visit CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec to register online.
Cimarron Park Recreation Center
201 Red River Trail | (972) 910-0702
Sept. 22 | Home School Field Trip: Kayaking at Lake Grapevine
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Ages 11-15 | $5
Adventure awaits to explore new activities, make friends and take learning to a whole new level.
Sept. 22 | Senior Field Trip: Plano Balloon Festival
4 to 10 p.m. | Ages 50 and older | Free Groove to the music and take in the sight of hot air balloons lighting up the sky.
Georgia Farrow Recreation Center
530 W. Davis Drive | (972) 721-2519
Sept. 9 | Fall Neighborhood Garage Sale
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | All ages | $10
Informal event for the sale of used or unwanted goods. RSVP required by Sept. 7 for a booth space.
Heritage Senior Center
200 S. Jefferson St. | (972) 721-2496
Sept. 11 | Photography Workshop
6 to 7 p.m. | Ages 50 and older | Free
Learn the fundamentals of photography and explore your personality through your own camera.
Sept. 15 | Latin American Food Demo
10 to 11:15 a.m. | Ages 50 and older | Free
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Heritage Senior Center will be demonstrating how to prepare popular Latin American dishes and desserts. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and sample recipes.
Vendors Wanted for Heritage Craft Fair
Ages 18 and older | $30
Register as a craft vendor by Oct. 20. The Heritage Craft Fair will take place Nov. 3-4.
Lee Park Recreation Center
3000 Pamela Drive | (972) 721-2508
Sept. 16 | Candy Cane Live
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Ages 6 and older | $2
Step into a live version of the classic board game and win prizes along the way. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent. RSVP required by Sept. 7.
Lively Pointe Youth Center
909 N. O’Connor Road | (972) 721-8090
Saturdays in September | Fall Field Trips
Noon to 5 p.m. | Ages 13-17 | Free
Teens break free from the everyday routine and embark on epic adventures. Explore captivating destinations, hidden gems and breathtaking landscapes that make weekends extraordinary.
Mustang Park Recreation Center
2223 Kinwest Parkway | (972) 556-1334
Wednesdays in September | Flag Football
4 to 5 p.m. | Ages 6-12 | Free
This program will teach speed, agility, awareness and the fundamentals of flag football.
Sept. 15 | Home School Field Trip: SeaQuest
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Grades 1-8 | $5
Take a trip to the aquarium and discover life under the sea.
Sept. 30 | Pickleball Palooza
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Ages 18 and older | Free
This is a come-and-go event where players of all levels can come out and enjoy their Saturday. All players must bring their own paddles and balls.
Senter Recreation Center
901 S. Senter Road | (972) 721-2641
Sept. 8 | After-School Game Day Event
4 to 6 p.m. | Grades K-5 | Free
A variety of gym and outdoor games for active children. Snacks will be provided.