The Rustic Brings Live Music and Wood-Fired Food to Grandscape This Summer
The popular Dallas bar and music venue The Rustic has opened at Grandscape, filling the former Lava Cantina space with nightly live music and Americana fare.
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Texas Gets Its First White Castle: What the Grandscape Location Means for The Colony
White Castle has broken ground at Grandscape in The Colony, with a late fall 2026 opening expected and 70 local jobs on the way.
Bow Wow Luau Returns to Hawaiian Waters on Sept. 20: What Dog Owners Need to Know
The Colony Parks & Rec opens the pool to pups on Sept. 20 at Hawaiian Waters. Tickets are $24.99 and on sale now.
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Where Soccer Meets the Table: TOCA Social Brings a New Kind of Night Out to Grandscape
The U.S. flagship of TOCA Social is open at Grandscape, blending soccer-inspired play, craft cocktails, and chef-driven food in The Colony.
Costco Is Coming to Grandscape This Fall, and The Colony Is Ready
A new Costco is under construction at Grandscape along Sam Rayburn Tollway, with a projected fall 2026 opening for North Texas shoppers.
Moving to The Colony, TX: A Newcomer's Guide
Everything newcomers need to know about The Colony, TX — neighborhoods, schools, recreation, and daily life in the City by the Lake.
The Rustic Brings Nightly Live Music and Wood-Grilled Food to Grandscape This Summer
The Rustic opens at Grandscape in The Colony with live music five nights a week, family brunch, and hand-crafted American food.
The Colony Public Library Is Busier Than Ever This August, From AI Lectures to Musical Story Time
The Colony Public Library at 6800 Main St hosts a UNT professor's AI talk and weekly musical story time sessions this August.
Three Miles of Lake and Prairie: Walking the Tribute Shoreline Trail
The Tribute Shoreline Trail winds through 600 acres near Lake Lewisville, offering The Colony residents a free, self-guided outdoor escape.
Where Soccer Meets the Screen: Inside The Colony's TOCA Social Experience at Grandscape
TOCA Social at Grandscape brings interactive soccer-themed gaming to The Colony, blending sport and technology for all skill levels.
Four Reasons to Walk Through the Library Doors This Month
From creature crafts to an AI lecture, The Colony Public Library's recurring August programs offer something concrete for every age group.
A Dog's Day at the Waterpark: The Colony's Bow-Wow Luau Returns in September
Hawaiian Waters Waterpark opens its gates to dogs and their people for the beloved annual Bow-Wow Luau on September 20, 2026.
Cold Drinks, Yard Games, and a Live Band: What to Expect at Truck Yard This Summer
Truck Yard in The Colony offers free live music Thursday through Sunday, rotating food trucks, and oversized yard games all summer long.
Three Months of Free Friday Fun: The Colony's Summer Clubhouse Wraps Up With a Science Show
The Colony's free Summer Clubhouse series ends Aug. 7 with Professor Brainius at the Recreation Center—a fitting close to a summer of weekly performances.
More Than Books: How The Colony Public Library Became an August Community Hub
From puzzle races to an AI author talk, The Colony Public Library's August 2026 lineup reveals how the branch serves far more than readers.
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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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