To-do List : Attend These Annual Events in Coppell, Irving

To-do List : Attend These Annual Events in Coppell, Irving

Coppell, Irving events in January and February

Jan. 24-26
Taste spicy foods at Zestfest

This spicy food festival will include live music, contests, celebrity chef demonstrations and thousands of food samples. Some of the highest-profile chefs include Jon Bonnell and Eddie Deen. 

1-6 p.m. (Fri.), 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sat.), 10 a.m-5 p.m. (Sun.). $15-$16, other ticket packages are available. Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving. www.zestfest.net


Jan. 25

 Celebrate Chinese New Year
In the Chinese tradition, 2020 marks the year of the rat. Coppell will celebrate the turn of the new year with games, storytelling, face painting and more. All ages are welcome. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell. 972-462-0667. www.coppelltx.gov

Feb. 1
Frost Fest

This Valley Ranch-based event includes a snow tubing hill, a snowy play area, a photo station and train rides around the park. The event will also include crafts making, storytelling and puppet shows. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Cimarron Park, 201 Red River Trail, Irving. 972-721-2600. www.cityofirving.org

Feb. 1
Zero waste living

Garland-based environmental expert Tiana Lightfoot Svendsen will provide a lesson on sustainable living at the Cozby Library and Community Commons. Some of the lessons will cover lowering waste and plastic use and living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. 2-3 p.m. Free. Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell. 972-462-0667. www.coppelltx.gov

Feb. 8
Caregiving Heroes


This event is geared toward caregivers assisting their aging loved ones. The one-day seminar will include talks from professionals on topics such as legal considerations, finances, home alternatives and different types of care services. Lunch will be provided. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $10. Ministry Center of First United Methodist Church Coppell, 425 S. Heartz Road, Coppell. 972-462-0471. www.fumccoppell.org ...

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