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Rowlett Guide

Venues & Things to Do in
Rowlett

Event spaces, museums, golf, fitness, bowling, and family entertainment in Rowlett, Texas.

Major Venues & Attractions

The anchor venues of Rowlett — researched and verified with official links.

Lakefront Development

Sapphire Bay

A lakefront development on Lake Ray Hubbard with a full-service marina and boat rentals, plus a planned crystal lagoon, resort, and the BAYWALK dining district.

Official site ↗

More Venues & Recreation

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Wedding & Event Venues (1)

  • Acacia Collective ↗ event and meeting venue with a 280-seat auditorium and 5,130 sq ft at 8601C Liberty Grove Rd

Golf & Country Clubs (1)

Other Recreation (2)

Marinas & Boating (1)

Directory researched & verified by East Texas Online, 2026-07-07.

Venues Near Rowlett

More spots within about 10 miles, in neighboring East Texas towns — worth the short drive.

Arena

Curtis Culwell Center

A multipurpose arena and conference center that hosts concerts, sporting events, graduations, and trade shows.

in Garland · ~2.1 mi away · Official site ↗

Water Park

Hawaiian Falls Garland

A family water park with slides, pools, and seasonal attractions, part of the Hawaiian Falls chain.

in Garland · ~2.1 mi away · Official site ↗

Family Entertainment Center

Shenaniganz

A 75,000-square-foot family entertainment center with 24 bowling lanes, two-story laser tag, go-karts, an 80-game arcade, escape rooms, and event space.

in Rockwall · ~3.7 mi away · Official site ↗

Music Venue · capacity 250

Wylie Opry

A country and gospel music venue in historic downtown Wylie with weekly live-band shows and a free Friday gospel night, seating about 250.

in Wylie · ~4.1 mi away · Official site ↗

Arena · capacity 7,500

Mesquite Arena

A 7,500-seat arena that hosts the Mesquite Championship Rodeo each summer along with concerts, trade shows, and sporting events.

in Mesquite · ~7.8 mi away · Official site ↗

Speedway · capacity 10,000

Devil's Bowl Speedway

A half-mile dirt racing track with 10,000 seats that runs high-performance car racing from March through October.

in Mesquite · ~7.8 mi away · Official site ↗

Amphitheater · capacity 5,000

Spellman Amphitheater

A 5,000-seat amphitheater at Forney Community Park that hosts concerts, a summer Thursday music series, and free Movies in the Park screenings.

in Forney · ~9.4 mi away · Official site ↗

Museum

Spellman Museum of Forney History

A free local-history museum in two restored downtown buildings, founded in 2001, with exhibits on the area's Native American, settler, and agricultural past.

in Forney · ~9.4 mi away · Official site ↗

Event & Performance Venues (7)

  • Michael J. Felix Community Center ↗ in Sachse · ~1.5 mi · city community center available for event rentals
  • Granville Arts Center in Garland · ~2.1 mi · city performing arts center with the Brownlee Auditorium
  • Plaza Theatre in Garland · ~2.1 mi · historic downtown theater for plays and concerts
  • Firewheel Town Center in Garland · ~2.1 mi · outdoor shopping and entertainment district with an AMC/IMAX theater and escape rooms
  • The Harbor in Rockwall · ~3.7 mi · lakefront dining and entertainment district on Lake Ray Hubbard with free summer concerts by the lake
  • Mesquite Convention Center in Mesquite · ~7.8 mi · expo and trade-show hall adjacent to Mesquite Arena
  • Mesquite Arts Center in Mesquite · ~7.8 mi · city arts center with a theater, galleries, and concerts

Wedding & Event Venues (20)

  • Garland Convention & Reception Center ↗ in Garland · ~2.1 mi · banquet ballroom for 200 to 800 at 1906 E Miller Rd
  • The Atrium ↗ in Garland · ~2.1 mi · 6,300-sq-ft ballroom at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N Fifth St
  • PEA Event Center ↗ in Garland · ~2.1 mi · event center for weddings and receptions at 2700 Broadway Blvd
  • Hella Shrine Center in Garland · ~2.1 mi · Shrine center with three ballrooms rented to the public at 2121 Rowlett Rd
  • Belleza Event ↗ in Garland · ~2.1 mi · banquet hall at 3310 W Walnut St
  • Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront ↗ in Rockwall · ~3.7 mi · lakefront hotel with an 11,870-sq-ft ballroom and 28,000 sq ft of event space at 2055 Summer Lee Dr, up to 1,000
  • The Castle at Rockwall ↗ in Rockwall · ~3.7 mi · luxury event estate of 8,000+ sq ft on ten acres at 2071 Clem Road Ext
  • The Linden ↗ in Rockwall · ~3.7 mi · event space with three halls at 1855 T.L. Townsend, Ste 105
  • The Parrish House ↗ in Rockwall · ~3.7 mi · family-owned wedding and event venue at 2531 Rochelle Rd
  • Rockwall Event Center ↗ in Rockwall · ~3.7 mi · downtown Rotary-run event center at 408 S Goliad St, up to 110
  • Blue Heron Landing in Wylie · ~4.1 mi · countryside wedding venue with a reception barn and an 1884 cottage at 5915 Pleasant Valley Rd
  • Olde House ↗ in Wylie · ~4.1 mi · historic 1917 estate for intimate weddings at 415 N Ballard Ave
  • The Party Barn in Wylie · ~4.1 mi · event barn with 3,750 sq ft of space at 2555 W FM 544
  • Flourish Events Dallas ↗ in Mesquite · ~7.8 mi · Hill Country-style event venue at 316 W College St by City Lake Park, up to 210
  • Towne and Grace ↗ in Mesquite · ~7.8 mi · 1.34-acre indoor/outdoor estate venue at 902 S Bryan-Belt Line Rd
  • The Galiston on Main in Mesquite · ~7.8 mi · downtown wedding and event venue at 215 W Main St
  • Westlake House ↗ in Mesquite · ~7.8 mi · city historic house rented for weddings and receptions at 421 Gross Rd
  • Castle House in Mesquite · ~7.8 mi · event venue at 909 Gross Rd, up to 64
  • The Delanie ↗ in Forney · ~9.4 mi · glass-walled wedding venue with an outdoor ceremony site at 10230 CR 202, up to 280
  • The Ritz on Buffalo Creek ↗ in Forney · ~9.4 mi · wedding and event venue at 10527 Helms Trail

Museums & Attractions (3)

Movie Theaters (6)

Family Fun & Games (15)

Golf & Country Clubs (3)

Bowling & Skating (3)

Marinas & Boating (4)

Other Recreation (8)

Nearby venues are drawn from neighboring towns within 10 miles of Rowlett.

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