Community Events staff are now accepting unsolicited applications from local and regional bands interested in performing at the 2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. All acts are selected by a programming committee and are chosen based on programming needs, appropriateness to the event, talent level, event budget and meeting of criteria eligibility.
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Collection bins are being set up this week at numerous City facilities in preparation for the Fire Department’s annual Toy and Food Drive, which begins Monday, Nov. 24 and benefits the clients served by Network of Community Ministries. Bins will be located at 10 facilities.
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The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors approved two key contracts this week that will improve security and cleanliness across the system, representing a $24.6M investment in improved rider experiences.
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There are three days left to register for Richardson’s annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 6 with the theme of “Holidays Around the World.” Participants are encouraged to bring the theme to life with creative costumes, vehicles, pets and floats.
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Artists have until Monday, Dec. 1 to apply for the Spring 2026 Cottonwood Art Festival, scheduled for May 2-3, 2026.
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Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, Nov. 24. The City Council will next meet Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
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The left lanes of southbound and northbound Jupiter Road between Infocom Drive and Bluebonnet Drive, and the inside left turn lanes of northbound and southbound Jupiter Road at Renner Road, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as underground boring takes place to repair wiring and fix streetlight outages. The work is expected to be finished by late February.
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The City’s Parks & Recreation Department is offering several Thanksgiving Break camps next week at Heights and Huffhines recreation centers, including mini camps and a full day camp.
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An introduction to 3D printing using Tinkercad, a free online design app.
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Children ages 3-7 are invited to wind down with songs, books, flannels and other bedtime activities. Wear your comfy pajamas and bring a stuffed animal along. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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