Richardson Public Library Grand Reopening Set for Nov. 21 at 1 p.m.
Renovated Library features expanded spaces, new amenities, and improvements as part of the City’s larger Municipal Campus redevelopment.
Culture in The CORE is Next Weekend, Parking Restrictions and Road Closures Go into Effect Nov. 4-5
The Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Interurban Common, 110 N. Interurban St. Culture in The CORE is a free, family-friendly event that takes place each fall and brings together Richardson’s diverse...
Santa’s Village Setup Begins
Work began this week at Huffhines Park to prepare the venue for Santa’s Village, the City’s miniature holiday town. It may seem early, but in order to be ready in time for December visitors, set-up begins immediately following Huffhines Harvest Fest. The dwellings are in place at the park, and decorating will begin in November.
Christmas Parade Registration Opens Monday
Registration opens Monday for Richardson’s 54th Annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 5. This year’s parade theme is “Favorite Holiday Movies.” Individuals and groups are encouraged to interpret the theme with costumes, vehicles, pets and floats.
COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL SATURDAY OPENING DELAYED UNTIL 12 P.M. DUE TO WEATHER IMPACTS
Heavy rainfall has delayed festival setup and artist load-in; Sunday expected to operate on normal schedule. (Richardson, Texas) – The City of Richardson is delaying Saturday’s opening of the Fall 2026 Cottonwood Art Festival until 12 p.m. due to weather-related...
Arts Grants Awarded to 22 Local Nonprofits
At its Monday meeting, the Richardson City Council approved $375,000 in grants for 22 area cultural and arts-related nonprofit organizations on recommendations from the City’s Cultural Arts Commission. Funded through the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, the grants will support...
Eisemann Center, Cottonwood Art Festival Recognized in Dallas Observer’s Reader’s Choice Awards
The Eisemann Center and Cottonwood Art Festival have been chosen as winners in the Dallas Observer's 2026 Best of Dallas Readers’ Choice Awards. The Eisemann Center won for Best Theatre, while Cottonwood won for Best Art Festival. The publication...
Culture in The CORE Vendor Application Deadline is Tonight
The deadline to fill out a vendor application for the upcoming Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is tonight, Sept. 25, at 11:59 p.m. Culture in The CORE is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. on Nov. 7 in Downtown Richardson. ...
Registration Open for Cottonwood Art Festival Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
The sidewalk is your canvas at the annual Chalk the Walk Art Contest at Cottonwood Art Festival. Artists have the opportunity to bring to life a masterpiece of their choice on the sidewalks of Cottonwood Park on Oct. 3-4 and a chance...
Vendor Applications Now Open for Culture in The CORE
Applications opened Thursday for vendors at the upcoming Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival, scheduled for noon-4 p.m. on Nov. 7 in Downtown Richardson. Culture in The CORE brings...