Events
From school fundraisers and gallery openings to community festivals and neighborhood get-togethers, this is where you’ll find everything happening in and around the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. Whether you’re looking to make weekend plans or support a local cause, our events calendar keeps you connected to the heart of your community
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Dive into the World of SpongeBob with Drama Students
Audiences can plunge into “The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition” with Highland Park Middle School and McCulloch Intermediate School drama students at HPMS from April 19 to 21.
Highland Park UMC, a Campus Congregation, Grows Up With SMU
The long history of Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC) dates back to 1915 when the first classes were held at SMU. Back then, SMU required its 700 students to attend one church service each Sunday, a challenge with no churches near campus.
North Dallas Chamber Celebrates 70 Years
As it marks seven decades, the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce (NDCC) celebrates generations of advocacy and development that shaped Dallas into the thriving, diverse, cosmopolitan city it is today.
Lady Scots Keep Eye on Softball Playoffs
Despite enduring back-to-back losses for the first time in District 7-6A play, Highland Park is still in solid position to earn a playoff spot.
Preschoolers to Show Their Style at Runway for Rise
The Ashford Rise School of Dallas will host its seventh annual Kentucky Derby themed fashion show, Runway for Rise presented by LTK, on Saturday, April 27, at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, 2121 McKinney Ave.
Society
DCAC Brings Back Pinwheels of Hope
The initiative, presented by Comerica, aims to put pinwheel signs in yards across Dallas County throughout April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Camps
Camp Traditions, Friendships Bring a Lifetime of Smiles
Summer camp holds a special place in the hearts of many, creating memories and traditions that last a lifetime.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports March 25-31
Thieves struck multiple vehicles in the Park Cities this week, but most of the time didn’t walk away with any loot.
North Dallas Schools Plan For April 8 Eclipse
Many schools in North Dallas will be safely viewing the eclipse with glasses, hosting activities for students, and studying the science behind what causes eclipses in the classroom.
Vehicle Drives Through SWEAT Dallas, Injures Two
The Inwood Village gym posted on Instagram that those injured were one member and one trainer.
Student Essayists Propose Ways to Make a Difference
After the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF) Dallas Area Chapter asked North Texas students to tackle that question last year, Highland Park students submitted five of the six winning essays.
Smocked Auctions Has New Name, Expands Collection
Smocked Auctions has rebranded to Classic Whimsy. The online children’s boutique started as a sample sale at Nicole Brewer’s University Park home in 2010 but now ships to all 50 states.
56th Annual Family Night at Six Flags
Join the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas and enjoy an exclusive night out with the family and support a good cause!
Scots, Rangers Split One-Run Contests
District 7-6A playoff contenders Highland Park and Jesuit split their two-game baseball series during the holiday weekend.