Coppell, Irving events in January and February
Jan. 24-26
Taste spicy foods at Zestfest
This spicy food festival will include live music, contests, celebrity chef demonstrations and thousands of food samples. Some of the highest-profile chefs include Jon Bonnell and Eddie Deen.
1-6 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m-5 p.m. (Sun.). $15-$16, other ticket packages are available. Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving. www.zestfest.net
Jan. 25
Celebrate Chinese New Year
In the Chinese tradition, 2020 marks the year of the rat. Coppell will celebrate the turn of the new year with games, storytelling, face painting and more. All ages are welcome. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell. 972-462-0667. www.coppelltx.gov
Feb. 1
Frost Fest
This Valley Ranch-based event includes a snow tubing hill, a snowy play area, a photo station and train rides around the park. The event will also include crafts making, storytelling and puppet shows. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Cimarron Park, 201 Red River Trail, Irving. 972-721-2600. www.cityofirving.org
Feb. 1
Zero waste living
Garland-based environmental expert Tiana Lightfoot Svendsen will provide a lesson on sustainable living at the Cozby Library and Community Commons. Some of the lessons will cover lowering waste and plastic use and living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. 2-3 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell. 972-462-0667. www.coppelltx.gov
Feb. 8
Caregiving Heroes
This event is geared toward caregivers assisting their aging loved ones. The one-day seminar will include talks from professionals on topics such as legal considerations, finances, home alternatives and different types of care services. Lunch will be provided. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $10. Ministry Center of First United Methodist Church Coppell, 425 S. Heartz Road, Coppell. 972-462-0471. www.fumccoppell.org
Live Music at Toyota Music Factory
Feb. 14: La Arrolladora
Feb. 15: William Shatner and “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”
316 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving
972-810-1499
www.toyotamusicfactory.com
Annual events in Coppell
July 3
Celebrate Coppell: Party in the park
The Independence Day-themed event includes music food and fireworks. Time TBA. Free. Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E. Parkway Blvd., Coppell.
972-462-0667. www.coppelltx.gov
July 4
Celebrate Coppell Parade
Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white and blue for the patriotic-themed parade. Time TBA. Free. Route along Parkway Boulevard TBA. 972-462-0667. www.coppelltx.gov
Oct. 3
Kaleidoscope: A celebration of cultures
The festival celebrates the diversity of the Coppell community with lights, sound and color, and will include food, performances and activities. Time TBA. Free. Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E. Parkway Blvd., Coppell. 972-462-0667. www.coppelltx.gov
Annual events in Irving
May 12
Dragonboat Racing
Teams compete to row dragon boats through a course. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Urban Center, 890 Lake Carolyn Parkway, Irving. 214-850-9986. www.dfwdragonboatfestival.com
June 6
Taste of Irving
This event will include food and drink offerings from area restaurants and food trucks, live music and more. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Levy Event Plaza, 501 E. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving. 972-721-2600. www.cityofirving.org
Sept. 26
Irving Main Street
Located in Irving’s Heritage District, this event will celebrate the city’s hometown feel with live music, a car show, and food and shopping vendors. The city will soon begin accepting vendor applications. Noon-6 p.m. Free. Irving Heritage District, 217 S. Main St., Irving. 972-721-2501. www.cityofirving.org
