Twenty-Plus Stops and One Afternoon: Downtown Wylie's Holiday Wine Stroll Returns November 21
Landon Winery hosts the Holiday Wine Stroll through Historic Downtown Wylie on Nov. 21, noon to 5 p.m., with 20+ participating stops.
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Two New Schools, One Growing District: What Wylie ISD's 22nd and 23rd Campuses Mean for Families
Wylie ISD opened O.W. Hampton Intermediate and Richard Parker Junior High for 2026–27, pushing the district to 23 campuses.
Hidden Gems in Wylie, TX
From downtown BBQ joints to a Puerto Rican family kitchen, these under-the-radar Wylie spots are worth knowing about.
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Downtown Wylie's November Calendar Fills Up With Markets, Music, and a Decorating Contest Worth Strolling For
From a storefront decorating contest to a candle-making shop and artisan market, Historic Downtown Wylie has a full November lineup.
Wylie Bulldogs Punch Their Playoff Ticket With a Second-Half Surge
The Wylie ISD Bulldogs are heading back to the postseason after a dominant 41–16 second-half run over Legacy, powered by four interceptions.
How Wylie ISD's Two New Campuses Are Reshaping the Path From Fifth Grade to High School
Wylie ISD opened Hampton Intermediate and a new secondary campus on Kreymer Lane for 2026–27, creating clearer feeder patterns for families.
Historic Downtown Wylie's Holiday Wine Stroll Returns November 21 With 20-Plus Stops
The 2026 Holiday Wine Stroll runs noon to 5 p.m. on Nov. 21 through Historic Downtown Wylie, hitting more than 20 participating locations.
Farmers Markets & Local Shopping in Wylie, TX
Your local guide to farmers markets, farm-direct shops, and natural grocery options in and around Wylie, TX.
Big Cats, Pumpkins, and a Cause Worth Rooting For: In-Sync Exotics Hosts Its Fall Festival
The nonprofit exotic cat sanctuary on Skyview Drive opens its gates Nov. 7 for a family-friendly Fall Festival and annual Pumpkin Toss.
Wylie Farmers Market Brings Its Holiday Edition Back to Olde City Park This Saturday
The Wylie Farmers Market's 2nd Annual Holiday Market runs Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Olde City Park, spotlighting local makers and small businesses.
Ballard Avenue Becomes Wylie's Biggest Trick-or-Treat Trail This Thursday
Boo on Ballard returns Oct. 29 to Historic Downtown Wylie, turning Ballard Ave into a free family trick-or-treat trail from 6 to 8 p.m.
How Wylie ISD's Two New Campuses Are Reshaping the District's Middle-Grades Map
Parker Junior High and Hampton Intermediate opened in 2026, creating a fourth feeder pattern as Wylie ISD holds its TEA 'A' rating.
Wylie ISD Holds Its 'A' Rating From the TEA Into the 2026–27 School Year
Wylie ISD has carried a Texas Education Agency 'A' rating from 2025 into the current school year, a benchmark worth knowing for local families.
150 Vendors, One Afternoon: Wylie East High School's Merry Marketplace Is the Season's First Big Shopping Day
The Merry Marketplace Vendor Fair at Wylie East High School on Nov. 14 brings 150+ vendors, free admission, and holiday photos to Wylie.
At the Rec Center on Country Club Road, Wylie Parks & Recreation Is Running Two of Fall's Most Unexpected Classes
From multi-sport drills for toddlers to Saturday sewing machines for adults, Wylie's rec center is busier this fall than you might expect.
Things To Do in Wylie
Full Guide →Lavon Lake & East Fork Park
Boating, fishing, swimming beach, and the Trinity Trail for hiking and horseback riding on the south shore of Lavon Lake
In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue
Nonprofit big-cat sanctuary near Lake Lavon, open to the public on weekends for tours of rescued tigers, lions, and other exotics
Founders Park & Pirate Cove
82-acre park next to Wylie High School with ball fields, sand volleyball, and the fully-inclusive Pirate Cove accessible playground
Historic Downtown Wylie
Ballard Avenue's restored storefronts, the Brown House Museum, local shops, and Olde City Park in the original railroad town center
Wylie Opry
Community country and gospel music venue on North Ballard Avenue with live weekend shows performed by the Texas Legend Band
Rita & Truett Smith Public Library
Wylie's public library on Country Club Road with family programs, storytimes, and community meeting space
Collin Park Marina
Full-service Lake Lavon marina on Saint Paul Road with boat slips, launch access, and the seasonal floating Boathouse restaurant
Woodbridge Golf Club
Wylie's public 18-hole golf course winding through the Woodbridge community, with a driving range, pro shop, and grill open to all
Wylie Recreation Center
Indoor pool, gym, fitness studios, and an indoor walking track at the Municipal Complex, with programs for every age
Where to Eat in Wylie
Downtown barbecue and Tex-Mex, Puerto Rican and seafood, plus a floating lake restaurant — a full guide to Wylie's local kitchens