Special Events

Realtor Couple Co-Chairs Grapevine’s 40th Annual GrapeFest

By Joy Donovan / August 18, 2026 /

When Realtor Sue Wykes moved to Grapevine in 2016, she was repeatedly asked, “What do you do?” She quickly learned no one was asking her about her occupation. Given the city’s community-centered culture, the question was more about her volunteer activities, not about selling real estate. “Everyone in this community values giving back,” she said.…

D-FW Hotels’ World Cup Win Came More From Higher Rates Than Higher Occupancy

By Charles Grand / July 28, 2026 /

Numbers are still being tabulated, but early data suggest D-FW hotels outperformed most other U.S. host markets during the FIFA World Cup. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, rebranded as Dallas Stadium for the tournament, hosted a tournament-high nine matches, positioning the Metroplex to capture a significant share of World Cup visitors. While it seems increasingly unlikely…

World Cup Delivered $26M Lift to D-FW Short-Term Rental Market

By Charles Grand / July 27, 2026 /

Now that the World Cup is behind us, we’re starting to get a sense of the economic impact. And on the short-term rental front, D-FW saw a significant increase in activity, with the Metroplex ranking second nationally for demand growth and third for revenue growth. Spending on STRs reached $93.3 million in D-FW between June…

D-FW Fireworks and Other Ways To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

By Charles Grand / July 4, 2026 /

Whether you’re the type to spread out a blanket beneath a sky full of fireworks, wander through a neighborhood block party with a snow cone in hand, or spend the evening listening to live music before the grand finale lights up the night, North Texas has no shortage of ways to celebrate the Fourth of…

Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Tarrant County

By Joy Donovan / June 26, 2026 /

Expect some extra sparkle this Fourth of July as the U.S. of A. puts 250 candles on its birthday cake, and communities across Tarrant County are doing their part to celebrate with several days of parades, concerts, food, and fireworks to celebrate. From Fort Worth’s annual Panther Island celebration to Arlington’s downtown festivities, Southlake’s Stars…