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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St. Mark’s 4th Graders Win National Vocabulary Contest
The team scored a perfect 200 points in the last of three competition meets for the WordMasters Challenge, an annual national vocabulary competition among nearly 125,000 students.
Early Voting Opens for Dallas ISD District 2 Trustee Runoff
The runoff is between Jimmy Tran and Sarah Weinberg. Election Day is June 10, with early voting from May 30 to June 6.
Camps
Private Schools Open Their Campuses for Summer Camps
These camps encourage students to keep learning, develop new skills, and have fun.
Comings and Goings
Creed, Hästens, Kat + Noelle, and more are among the newest stores to come to the Park Cities and Preston Hollow.
Crime
Park Cities Crime Reports May 22-28
A fallen tree branch, shoplifters, and more plague the Park Cities Crime Reports for May 22-28.
Alumni Association Celebrates Five
A cheerleader, a football player, and a dual-sport star walked the halls of Highland Park High School before earning recognition as 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award honorees.
New Superintendent Will Have Dual Role
Dr. Mike Rockwood has kept a busy schedule of community events and meetings with groups like the Highland Park Education Foundation, PTAs, Dads Clubs, and more since being named Highland Park ISD’s next superintendent.
Is The American Dream at Risk?
Panelists for the Bush Center’s sixth-annual Forum on Leadership see the troubles threatening the American dream, including challenges in education and workforce readiness.
Congratulations, HPHS Centennial Class of 2023
More than 560 members of the Highland Park High School Centennial Class of 2023 walked the stage May 26 at SMU’s Moody Coliseum.
Faith
Faith Friday: HP Presbyterian Food Box Distribution Continues
Highland Park Presbyterian Church’s food box distribution program continues from 9-11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The next one is May 27.
House of the Month: 4255 Cochran Chapel Road
Enjoy the unmatched timeless and quality craftsmanship of this exquisite 11,056-square-foot French estate nestled on two gated acres of private grounds.
Bachman Aquatic Center Celebrates Grand Opening
The only aquatic center in Dallas with a lake view features a six-lane indoor pool, a four-lane outdoor lap pool, a climbing wall, a play pool, slides, concessions, and more.
Rental Scooters Return to Dallas
Rental electric scooters and e-bikes have returned to Dallas following a nearly three-year ban, but geofencing will prevent them from operating in the Park Cities.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Concert Truck to Play Dallas Shows
Concerts will be held at NorthPark Center on May 27 and June 10, both at 6 p.m.
Laura Bush Foundation Awards $1.5 Million in Library Grants
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million in library grants to 300 schools from 36 states nationwide. Many libraries will use the funds to update and diversify their book and print collections.