Impacting Irving

06/19/2026

13,000‼️
🍽️ That’s how many meals the team at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas will prepare and serve this weekend as attendees fill the building for the Steubenville Lone Star conference.
👨‍🍳 Executive Chef Eduardo Alvarez says the key to serving meals on this scale is simple: organization. Planning and ordering began more than a month ago to ensure everything runs smoothly.
🍽️ Each of those meals gets individual attention from the dedicated Irving Convention Center team.

06/18/2026

⚽ Looking for a place to catch the matches?
🎉 Head to the Plaza at the Toyota Music Factory, where Reservoir at Toyota Music Factory is serving up a fun atmosphere to cheer on your favorite team alongside fellow fans.
🔊 Sound will be on for all USA and Mexico matches, so you won't miss a moment of the action.
👇 Details are in the comments.

Hundreds of Irving residents and visitors gathered on the Plaza at ...

06/16/2026

🍦 I scream, you scream… you know the rest!
☀️ Employees from the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas and Visit Irving, Texas took a few minutes to celebrate the start of summer with some ice cream from the SerenDIPity Ice Cream Bus.
💙 We are grateful for the incredible team members who make Irving a great place to meet, visit, and work.
🍨 Here's to summer, teamwork, and treats!

06/16/2026

👻 Texas Frightmare Weekend brought the thrills, chills and huge crowds to the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas!
🎥 ICTN caught up with some of the fans, creators and characters bringing all the fun — and fright — to this unforgettable event.

Sci-fi and horror fans return to the Irving Convention Center to st...

06/15/2026

❤️💛💚 COMING UP FRIDAY: Celebrate Juneteenth at the Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center!
🏛️ The Irving Archives and Museum will host history tours on June 19 from 10 a.m. to noon, offering a meaningful look at the people, places and perseverance that shaped Bear Creek into the vibrant community it is today.
🎨 Families can also enjoy free kid-friendly crafts, coffee, and strolls through the native gardens.
📍 Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center
3925 Jackson St.
✨ Visit Irving, Texas is proud to support this attraction through hotel occupancy tax funding, helping preserve and share the stories that make our community unique.

06/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Josh Perkins, May's Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas Employee of the Month!
💻 As IT Coordinator, Josh is always positive, eager to help, and willing to take on new challenges.
👏 He consistently goes above and beyond to support both clients and colleagues, and his enthusiasm for learning and problem-solving makes him an invaluable member of the team.
⭐ Thank you, Josh, for your dedication and outstanding work!

06/09/2026

🌐 The 360° virtual tours on the Visit Irving, Texas website are really cool and worth checking out!
📍 Explore highlighted locations across Irving from the comfort of your phone or computer.
👀 Take a few minutes to discover your own city in a whole new way — then share it with a friend and show them why they should visit Irving!

SKYNAV offers 360 & 3D virtual tours using virtual tour technology with panoramic photography, VR and 360 video. Our company offers virtual tours for travel, leisure, master-planned communities and universities.

06/08/2026

👉 Watching how you use your hands is not only a rule for soccer players.
⚽ Hospitality industry professionals are welcoming soccer fans from around the world for the FIFA World Cup.
🤝 An etiquette expert recently visited the Irving Convention Center to share insights on how Irving hotels, restaurants, and other businesses can create a positive experience for international visitors.
📺 ICTN covered the visit. Take a look at some of the key lessons shared during the session. 👇

Tourism expert Colleen Rickenbacher is touring North Texas cities t...

06/05/2026

Two exciting events are coming to the Plaza at Toyota Music Factory this Saturday!
1️⃣ The Irving Taco Festival will feature:
🌮 Street tacos
🍹 Margarita tents
🎶 Live music
🛍️ Market vendors
🎯 Yard games
📸 Photo ops
Admission is free, with food and drinks available for purchase.

2️⃣ The Tribute to Summer Concert Series is bringing live music to the plaza every Saturday night in June, July, and August.
🎸 From classic rock legends and country favorites to arena anthems and chart-topping hits, each weekend features high-energy tribute performances.
🕘 Shows begin at 9 p.m. on the plaza, and admission is free. Bring your lawn chairs and spend your summer Saturdays under the stars with live music at Toyota Music Factory!