EpicCentral

EpicCentral DFW's newest entertainment district located in Grand Prairie, off Highway 161. Looking to Relax and Recharge?

If you’re searching for DFW’s one-stop entertainment destination where unforgettable fun, food, and adventure all come together—congratulations, because you’ve found it with EpicCentral! When we say EpicCentral has something for everyone, we actually mean it. Something for the entire family…

EpicCentral has numerous affordable indoor and outdoor activities, and fun memorable experiences the whole family can enjoy. One of the most popular DFW attractions is EpicWaters, our large indoor water park with one-of-a-kind slides like the world’s tallest indoor Aqua Loop body slide, a lazy river, wave pool, and Texas’ only indoor Double Wave Flow Rider. We also have PlayGrand Adventures, which is our 10-acre playground that’s specifically designed to be sensory sensitive, wheelchair accessible, and fun for all ages and abilities. Inside the park, you’ll find Tranquil Adventures, a quiet section of the park where kids can slow down and decompress if they become over-stimulated. Come take a relaxing stroll by the lake, have a picnic, or go fishing. Or let your creative juices flow and get inspired at one of our culinary classes or one of The Epic Theater shows. Incredible Dining and Entertainment Options

If you’re looking for the best date night restaurants in DFW, or a great place to hang out with friends, EpicCentral’s nightlife is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Coming soon will be a variety of restaurants, bars, and dining options to indulge in. Also coming soon is our Bellagio-style water shows, synchronized to music and special effects. Adventure Seekers… we’ve got you covered too! Experience heart-pumping water, earth, and sky attractions—like our indoor adventure park, Bolder, which is opening soon and will have 18 “mountainous” adventures including rock climbing, zip lines, via ferrata, ropes courses, ice skating, and more. Whatever it is you choose, bring your appetite for meaningful connections. EpicCentral in Grand Prairie, TX is the place where diverse experiences and people are merged into an exciting and energetic atmosphere. What we’re really trying to say is, it’s all together epic.

Football is taking over The Landing! 🏈 Catch the games all weekend long and settle in for good food, drinks and plenty o...
09/16/2026

Football is taking over The Landing! 🏈 Catch the games all weekend long and settle in for good food, drinks and plenty of football.

🏈 Thursday, Sept. 17
Start the weekend early with Thursday Night Football at The Landing.

🏈 Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19–20
The Landing is open 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (or until the game is over) so you can catch every game you want to see.

⭐ Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.
Join SweetBeat & Ci**rs for the official Dallas Cowboys home opener watch party as the Cowboys take on Washington. The Crayton Agency will host the party with Patrick Crayton and Khali Sailor, plus SweetBeat Vodka drink specials throughout the game.

Grab your crew and make The Landing your football headquarters. 🏈

Heads up, pup parents! Central Bark Dog Park will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for w**d treatment to help keep the ...
09/15/2026

Heads up, pup parents! Central Bark Dog Park will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for w**d treatment to help keep the park looking its best.

The park will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 17, and will be ready for all the zoomies, sniffing, and tail wags.

Texas Monthly’s BBQ Fest is heading back to EpicCentral this week! 🤠🔥Enjoy an unforgettable Texas evening filled with in...
09/14/2026

Texas Monthly’s BBQ Fest is heading back to EpicCentral this week! 🤠🔥

Enjoy an unforgettable Texas evening filled with incredible barbecue, live music, dancing, homecoming fun, and the Illuvia water show as your backdrop.

🎟️ Your ticket includes BBQ from eight featured barbecue joints, with General Admission and VIP options available. Plus, a portion of every ticket sold benefits Feeding Texas.

🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 19
⏰ 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Grab your tickets: www.texasmonthly.com/event/bbq-homecoming-2026/

Get ready for a weekend made for book lovers! 🦩📚The Traveling Bookshelf is coming to EpicCentral Oct. 2-3, bringing auth...
09/11/2026

Get ready for a weekend made for book lovers! 🦩📚

The Traveling Bookshelf is coming to EpicCentral Oct. 2-3, bringing authors, conversations, creative activities, and plenty of bookish fun to our community.

🎟️ Get your tickets and explore the full event lineup at travelingbookshelf.com/ticket-sales/

09/10/2026

Illuvia is back at EpicCentral! 💦✨

The fountains are running daily, with daytime fountains starting at 11 a.m. The full Illuvia experience, featuring water, lights and music, begins in the evening:
💦 6:30 p.m.
💦 7:30 p.m.
✨ 8:30 p.m.
✨ 9:30 p.m.
✨ 10:30 p.m.
✨ 11:30 p.m.

Each performance lasts about 30 minutes. Come enjoy the water, lights and music at EpicCentral tonight!

09/09/2026

Texas Monthly’s BBQ Fest is heading back to EpicCentral this month! 🤠🔥

Enjoy an unforgettable Texas evening filled with incredible barbecue, live music, dancing, homecoming fun, and the Illuvia water show as your backdrop.

🎟️ Your ticket includes BBQ from eight featured barbecue joints, with General Admission and VIP options available. Plus, a portion of every ticket sold benefits Feeding Texas.

🗓️ Saturday, Sept. 19
⏰ 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Grab your tickets through the link in our bio before they sell out!
 

Come celebrate with us! ❤️💚The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is bringing the community together this week for a special c...
09/08/2026

Come celebrate with us! ❤️💚

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is bringing the community together this week for a special celebration of heritage, culture, and unity to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month.

Join Consul General Rodriguez Bucio, Mayor Ron Jensen, Hispanic Chamber President Mary Dominguez-Santini, community leaders, local businesses and professionals for an afternoon of connection, conversation and celebration.

📅 Thursday, Sept. 10
⏰ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 Chicken N Pickle, 2965 State Hwy. 161
🎟️ Grab your tickets: https://ow.ly/kLcn50ZKG0N

EpicCentral is the place to be this September! 🍁 Mark your calendars and join us for festivals and community fun all mon...
09/03/2026

EpicCentral is the place to be this September! 🍁 Mark your calendars and join us for festivals and community fun all month long.

Mark your calendars and don’t miss:
🛍️ Waterfront Market | Sept. 4, 7-11 p.m. | Marketfront | FREE
🎶 Make it to Main Street | Sept. 5, 5:30 p.m. | Epic Theater | Ticketed
☀️ Kids Crew: Fall Kickoff | Sept 6, 10 a.m. | Chicken N Pickle | FREE
👟 HBCU 5K | Sept. 12, 7:30 a.m. | Jambox | Ticketed
🏈 Sunday NFL Football | Sept. 13, 20, 27 | Jambox | FREE
🍖 TM BBQ Family Reunion | Sept. 19, 6:30-10 p.m. | GrandLawn | Ticketed
🎤 Sadie Lee Band | Sept. 25, 8 p.m. | Jambox | FREE
🚓 National Night Out Kickoff Party | Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. | GrandLawn | FREE

Plus, we have even more events you can explore on our calendar: https://epiccentral.com/event-directory/

Last night, Grand Prairie City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Moon Brothers Management, Inc. for a ...
09/02/2026

Last night, Grand Prairie City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Moon Brothers Management, Inc. for a new full-service, 4-star hotel, convention center and parking garage at EpicCentral. 🏨

The planned Marriott Renaissance property will feature approximately 225 upscale rooms, a full-service Texas-inspired restaurant, a resort-style pool and a 15,000-square-foot convention center.

And yes, there will be more parking. 👀 The new garage is planned to include 500 spaces, with 250 reserved for hotel guests and 250 available for EpicCentral visitors.

📍 The development will be located near Warrior Trail and Esplanade Drive, off Hwy. 161.

Construction is scheduled to begin summer 2027, with a planned opening in summer 2029.

Heads up, pup parents! Central Bark Dog Park will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 2, for w**d treatment to help keep the p...
09/01/2026

Heads up, pup parents! Central Bark Dog Park will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 2, for w**d treatment to help keep the park looking its best.

The park will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 3, and will be ready for all the zoomies, sniffing, and tail wags.

Address

2961 S. Highway 161
Grand Prairie, TX
75050

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 6am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 6am - 11:59pm
Thursday 6am - 11:59pm
Friday 6am - 11:59pm
Saturday 6am - 11:59pm
Sunday 6am - 11:59pm

Telephone

+19722378100

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