Join your neighbors for the second meeting of the OLH Book Club! This month we're reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt — a warm, quietly wondrous novel about a widow, a giant Pacific octopus, and a missing-persons mystery that has captured the hearts of book clubs everywhere.

📅 Tuesday, June 16
🕢 6:30 PM mingle · 7:00–8:00 PM discussion
📍 White Rock Ale House · 7331 Gaston Ave, Suite 100

New to the club? Reach out events@oldlakehighlands.com for more information.

Join your neighbors for an evening of Texas wine education and tasting led by Shelly Wilfong, host of the acclaimed podcast This Is Texas Wine and an Advanced Specialist of Texas Wine with WSET Level 3 certification. Shelly will guide guests through a curated flight of Texas wines, sharing her expertise on the state's growing wine regions and what makes them unique.

Tickets include a guided tasting of five Texas wines and a charcuterie spread. Space is limited to 25 guests, so grab your spot early!

Must be 21 or older to attend.

We're starting an OLH Book Club and we'd love for you to be part of it from the very beginning! Our first gathering is all about introductions — getting to know each other, setting some ground rules, and choosing our debut book together. No reading required, just come ready with a suggestion or two!

Registration is not required, but please sign up below so we know how many neighbors to expect. We can't wait to meet you!

Come sweat it out with your neighbors! OLH's own Nina Anderson is leading a free outdoor workout class right here in the neighborhood. All fitness levels are welcome — whether you're a regular at the gym or just looking to get moving, come on out and join the fun.

Don't forget to bring a yoga mat! Registration is not required, but if you plan to attend, please sign up below so we can get a headcount. We'd love to see you there!

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary!

We need help with the following:

• Adding compost

• Planting

• Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

Here's your chance to meet with our City Council Member, Paula Blackmon, over coffee at one of our favorite neighborhood spots — East Dallas Middle Ground Coffee! Bring your questions, comments, and concerns and chat with her directly. Don't miss it!

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary!

We need help with the following:

• Adding compost

• Planting

• Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

Hop into spring with Old Lake Highlands at our Easter Eggstravaganza! Kids will race to collect over 3,000 colorful eggs filled with candy and prizes, plus get a chance to snap a photo with the Easter Bunny. With age divisions to keep things fair and fun, it's a perfect spring morning for the whole family.

This event is free to attend — no registration required, but signing up helps us plan. We hope to see you there!

Strut your stuff with your furry best friends at Strut Your Mutt, The Walk to End Animal Cruelty. Strutters can participate in the fun run/walk as individuals or as part of a team. Plus, everyone enjoyed family-friendly food, drink and entertainment.

The Bow Wow Bazaar includes vendor booths, activities for pets and kids, demonstrations, and more!

Strut Your Mutt, The Walk to End Animal Cruelty, supports the lifesaving work that SPCA of Texas does every day. After animals are removed from harm, they still have a long road to recovery ahead of them. Our staff focuses on providing compassionate rehabilitation and healing so the thousands of animals we care for each year can find their loving forever homes.

Savor an evening of culinary excellence at the annual Food & Wine Festival on March 26, 2026, co-chaired by Chef Sharon Van Meter. VIP guests enjoy early entry at 6pm, followed by the main event from 7–9pm. This exceptional evening features delicious bites from top chefs paired with outstanding wine and beer.

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary!

We need help with the following:

• Adding compost

• Planting

• Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary!

We need help with the following:

• Adding compost

• Planting

• Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

The Jingle and Mingle is back! Please join the OLHNA for the 4th Annual Jingle & Mingle on Saturday, December 6, 2024 from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. More details to come!

Join Councilwoman Blackmon and City of Dallas staff for a discussion regarding the process to dredge White Rock Lake. For more information, email District9@Dallas.gov

Join us at Casa Linda Plaza on Monday, December 1st, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony — the tree lights up at 7 PM!

Enjoy live performances, local food vendors, and family-friendly fun including:

• Photos with Santa

• Train rides

• Petting zoo

• Cookie Decorating

• Ornament Making

• Face painting & more!

Location: Buckner Blvd & Garland Rd

Join your Old Lake Highlands neighbors for our very first Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! Lace up your sneakers, grab your family and friends, bring your pup, and kick off Turkey Day the right way – with a 5K loop through our beautiful neighborhood.

Runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, and coffee-lovers alike – everyone's invited! Come as you are and enjoy a lap around the neighborhood. We'll have water at the finish line, medals for the kiddos, and the best post-race fuel around – fresh coffee at Middle Ground!

It's free, it's fun, and it's the perfect excuse to earn that second slice of pie. See you at the starting line! Learn more and register here.

Lakewood Library welcomes back Master Gardener Roseann Ferguson! Learn how to create a beautiful fall centerpiece for yourself or to give as a hostess gift. Succulent-decorated pumpkins are easy to create and will last for months. You will learn step-by-step methods for making these succulent pumpkins.

Registration is required. Register here.

District 7 Council Member Adam Bazaldua & Senior Affairs Commissioner Marian Williams as well as District 9 Council Member Paula Blackmon & Senior Affairs Commissioner Lisa Kelly invites members of our senior community for a Senior Luncheon! This lively event will include food, music, games, and more! RSVP here.

All ages are welcome, and no garden experience is necessary!

We need help with the following:

• Adding compost

• Planting

• Weeding

For more information about Our Garden visit their website here.

Please join us for the Third 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 Monday, November 3rd 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.

Cool Thursdays Concerts Series

The Dallas Arboretum’s nightlife reignites with our annual concert series featuring top national tribute acts and the area’s greatest performers. Learn more and buy tickets here.

FREE Admission 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Family Programming 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Look, learn and love your time at the Nasher every first Saturday of the month. Bring the whole crew to create, discover and make new memories together. Each month features a rotating schedule of things to see and do. Read more here.

Schedule

MAKE ART
with guest artists Natalie Stiles and Tatyana Alanis Washington

HAVE A TREAT 
enjoy a complimentary snack

LOOK CLOSER
use your observation skills to investigate art in the galleries

GET CREATIVE
add your own ideas to artist-designed coloring pages

12:30 and 1:30 p.m.    

ART CHAT     
meet up with a Nasher Educator to learn about what’s on view

12 – 2 p.m.          

CREATE
make your own work of art and find inspiration in the Nasher collection

Here are the houses and blocks ready for trick-or-treaters this year! Many homes are decked out with decorations, candy, and even allergy-friendly options.

Use our easy-to-use Google Map link to plan your Halloween route! (Just because a house isn’t listed doesn’t mean they aren’t handing out candy — these are just the ones who let us know!). More information at: https://www.oldlakehighlands.com/halloween

St John’s Episcopal Church invites families in our East Dallas Community to a safe and fun trick-or-treat alternative.

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 15th at 6:30 PM. The winner will be announced via our social media platforms.

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

Celebrating 32 Years of Artistic Discovery!

Join us for the 2025 White Rock Lake Artists’ Studio Tour, an exciting, self-guided adventure through 31 vibrant art studios and 4 art centers near the scenic White Rock Lake in East Dallas. This area, known for its natural beauty, lush forests, and historic lake, is home to a thriving artist community.

As you explore, you’ll step into the very environments where art comes to life, meeting the artists behind the creations. This is the largest neighborhood art studio tour in Dallas, recognized as one of the city’s favorite annual art events. Discover for yourself why this corner of Dallas is a magnet for visual artists!

For more details and to download the tour map, visit http://www.whiterockartists.com. Printed maps are also available at our center.

While you’re on the tour, don’t miss a visit to the Bath House Cultural Center, which is proud to participate once again. This year, we’re showcasing Día de Muertos: The Happiest Memory, an exhibition you won’t want to miss. Learn more about the exhibition at https://bathhouse.dallasculture.org/dia-de-muertos-happy-memory/

Bring your curiosity and love for art – and get ready to be inspired!