The Colony, TX: Local History & Landmarks
A local guide to The Colony's history, from the 1852 Hedgcoxe War to Grandscape and the shores of Lewisville Lake.
The Colony, Texas · Denton County
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The Colony's American Heroes Festival Returns November 14 With Drone Show, Concert Stage, and a Call for Local Performers
The free American Heroes Festival at The Athletic Club on Nov. 14 honors veterans and first responders with rides, food trucks, music, and a drone show.
Cirque du Soleil Comes to The Colony's Cosm Dallas on Nov. 3 Inside an 87-Foot Dome
Cosm Dallas at Grandscape screens Mystère by Cirque du Soleil in Shared Reality on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. — here's what to expect.
Latest Stories
Walking Among The Colony's Oldest Stories: The Bridges Cemetery Tour Returns Halloween Morning
The Colony's Local History Committee opens historic Bridges Cemetery on Oct. 31 for a guided walking tour of one of the area's oldest burial grounds.
From Blacklight Canvases to Baby Beats: The Colony Library's Fall Lineup Has Something for Every Age
The Colony Public Library wraps October with three back-to-back community programs spanning guided nature walks, toddler story time, and adult art.
Best Places to Work Remotely in The Colony, TX
From coworking spaces at Grandscape to neighborhood cafés on Windhaven Pkwy, here are the best spots to get work done in The Colony, TX.
A Halloween Double Feature at Stewart Creek Park: Family Fright Fest and Cinema Frights
On Oct. 24, Stewart Creek Park hosts The Colony's free Family Fright Fest plus a spooky outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus.
The Colony Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler Runs for Student-Athletes and Community on October 24
The volunteer-led Shoreline 5K & 8 Miler returns to Stewart Creek Park, raising scholarship funds for Colony High School graduates.
Walk the Shoreline After Dark: KTCB's Owl & Howl Prowl Returns October 28
Keep The Colony Beautiful leads a nighttime wildlife walk along the Shoreline Trail at Ridgepointe on October 28. Here's what to know.
Silk, Scissors, and Story: The Colony Public Library Brings Japanese Textile Art to Life
The Colony Public Library hosts a hands-on Kinusaiga workshop on Nov. 7, introducing adults to a centuries-old Japanese textile art form.
Pet-Friendly The Colony: Parks, Patios & Services
A local guide to dog parks, pet-friendly patios, trails, and pet services in The Colony, TX — everything you need to enjoy the city with your pet.
After Dark on the Shoreline: The Owl & Howl Prowl Brings Nighttime Nature to The Colony
Keep The Colony Beautiful and a Texas Master Naturalist lead a free guided nighttime walk along the Shoreline Trail on Oct. 28.
Barktoberfest Brings Dogs, Vendors, and Live Music to The Shacks at Austin Ranch
The Colony's Barktoberfest on Oct. 17 offers free admission, 20+ vendors, pet adoptions, a treat truck, and a canine costume contest.
The Colony's Annual Citywide Fall Cleanup Is Saturday — Here's What You Need to Know
The Colony and Republic Waste Services host the Citywide Fall Cleanup Oct. 17, 8 a.m.–noon at Hawaiian Waters. Bring your bulky items.
Light, Color, and Community: The Great Indian Diwali Festival of Lights Comes to Grandscape
On October 25, Grandscape hosts a free, all-day Diwali celebration with cultural performances, authentic Indian cuisine, and vibrant light displays.
Around Town
Full Guide →Grandscape
400+ acres of shopping, dining and entertainment anchored by Nebraska Furniture Mart, with Andretti Indoor Karting, Fritz's Adventure and Scheels' indoor Ferris wheel.
Stewart Creek Park
65-acre Lewisville Lake shoreline park with a swim beach, boat ramp, pavilions and camping.
Hidden Cove Park & Marina
720-acre lakefront park with a full-service marina, boat rentals and RV/tent camping.
The Athletic Club — The Colony
The 80-acre sports complex formerly known as Five Star Complex, with baseball, softball and soccer fields plus a 1.3-mile walking trail.
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