Event Calendar

We're always on the lookout for fun neighborhood events to share! If you have an event you'd like to see on our website, email us at events@oldlakehighlands.com with the details.


Our Garden Workday
Dec
21

Our Garden Workday

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary! Remember to bring a hat, water, and small tools if you have them. Large tools, bug spray, and instructions will be provided.

We need help with the following:

  • Adding compost

  • Planting

  • Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

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Casa Linda Tree Lighting
Dec
2

Casa Linda Tree Lighting

  • Old Lake Highlands Neighborhood Association (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is partnering with EDENS and Casa Linda Plaza merchants for the annual tree lighting and holiday party. It will be held on Monday, December 2 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Casa Linda Plaza, located at Buckner Boulevard and Garland Road. The tree lighting will begin at 7:00 p.m. 

The event is organized by the Live Local Committee of the Chamber. There will be food and gift specials throughout the center and activities for kids including: reindeer and petting zoo, photos taken with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, local choirs singing, train rides, ice arena, balloon artists, face painting, local food, drinks and hot chocolate. 

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Our Garden Workday
Nov
16

Our Garden Workday

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary! Remember to bring a hat, water, and small tools if you have them. Large tools, bug spray, and instructions will be provided.

We need help with the following:

  • Adding compost

  • Planting

  • Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

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Porch Party
Nov
9

Porch Party

Please join us for our last Fall 2024 Porch Party!

All parties start at 6:00 p.m. Come and go as you please.

  • Bring the whole family.

  • Feel free to bring your favorite side dish such as chips, dips, crackers, or desserts.

  • Don't forget your lawn chair and mosquito spray.

  • BYOB! OLHNA will provide water.

  • Parties are very casual; come as you are.

  • ALL are welcome!

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Our Garden Workday
Oct
19

Our Garden Workday

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary! Remember to bring a hat, water, and small tools if you have them. Large tools, bug spray, and instructions will be provided.

We need help with the following:

  • Adding compost

  • Planting

  • Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

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Porch Party + Second Annual Chili Cook-Off
Oct
18

Porch Party + Second Annual Chili Cook-Off

Please join us for the Second Annual Chili Cook-Off Porch Party! If you believe your chili has the perfect kick and flavor to take the top spot, we invite you to join the competition!

Please complete this form by Friday, October 18th so we know how many entries to expect. Winners for First, Second, and “People’s Choice” will receive prizes.

Not ready to showcase your chili? No, problem! Bring an appetizer, side or dessert!

Remember to BYOB. OLHNA will provide water.

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Halloween Yard Decorating Contest
Oct
16

Halloween Yard Decorating Contest

  • Old Lake Highlands Neighborhood Association (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s time to break out the jack-o’-lanterns and giant skeletons! Get in the Halloween spirit and show off your creativity in this year’s OLH Halloween Decoration Contest. Got a neighbor whose house always nails the spooky vibes? Nominate them by sending an email to events@oldlakehighlands.com.

Judging kicks off Wednesday, October 16th at 6:30 PM. The winner will be announced via our social media platforms and will receive a $50 Home Depot gift card, a special yard sign, and ultimate bragging rights!

Sponsored by Barbara Arredondo & Sandra Najera, REALTORS with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. Learn more.

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Our Garden Workday
Sep
28

Our Garden Workday

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary! Remember to bring a hat, water, and small tools if you have them. Large tools, bug spray, and instructions will be provided.

We need help with the following:

  • Adding compost

  • Planting

  • Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

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Oncor Community Meeting
Sep
26

Oncor Community Meeting

  • St. John’s Episcopal Church (Parish Hall) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

After experiencing the May 28th storm and its power outages, are you curious about what caused the delays in power restoration and what’s being done to prevent it from happening again? This meeting will provide valuable insights into the outage’s impact on our area and what steps are being taken to improve future responses.

Join City Council Member Paula Blackmon and staff from Oncor Electric Delivery for a community briefing regarding power outage data following the May 28th storm.

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Porch Party
Sep
6

Porch Party

Please join us for our first Fall 2024 Porch Party!

All parties start at 6:00 p.m. Come and go as you please.

  • Bring the whole family.

  • Feel free to bring your favorite side dish such as chips, dips, crackers, or desserts.

  • Don't forget your lawn chair and mosquito spray.

  • BYOB! OLHNA will provide water.

  • Parties are very casual; come as you are.

  • ALL are welcome!

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Our Garden Workday
Aug
17

Our Garden Workday

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary! Remember to bring a hat, water, and small tools if you have them. Large tools, bug spray, and instructions will be provided.

We need help with the following:

  • Adding compost

  • Planting

  • Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

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D9 Community Meeting: Trash Pick Up (Copy)
Aug
12

D9 Community Meeting: Trash Pick Up (Copy)

Come join Councilwoman Blackmon as staff from the Department of Sanitation deliver a presentation regarding their proposal to move sanitation pickup from alleyway to curbside. 

As this proposal is continuing to be discussed throughout the briefing process, we want to hear from YOU. 

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D9 Community Meeting: Trash Pick Up
Aug
8

D9 Community Meeting: Trash Pick Up

Come join Councilwoman Blackmon as staff from the Department of Sanitation deliver a presentation regarding their proposal to move sanitation pickup from alleyway to curbside. 

As this proposal is continuing to be discussed throughout the briefing process, we want to hear from YOU. 

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Our Garden Workday
Jul
20

Our Garden Workday

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary! Remember to bring a hat, water, and small tools if you have them. Large tools, bug spray, and instructions will be provided.

We need help with the following:

  • Adding compost

  • Planting

  • Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

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