We celebrate and honor Juneteenth to commemorate the day that enslaved Black Texans in the U.S were finally freed. It is the celebration of freedom, resilience and perseverance. We’ve compiled a list of festivities throughout the month of June to celebrate these ideals! Wednesday, June 15th UTA Juneteenth Festival 11 AM – 1 PM at Brazos Park The…
Every year, the month of June is celebrated as LGBTQ+ Pride month throughout the United States. Pride is a community celebration of acceptance, identity, and inclusion. Diversity is, and has been, the strongest thread in the fabric that makes up the Arlington community and we recognize the great strength it has brought to our city. Arlington has…
It’s time to start making those epic Spring Break plans, and in the World of Wonderful, you know we are THE PLACE for family fun, late night fun, and everything in between . We’ve rounded up Spring Break events and more ways to play throughout the week! Spring Break at Six Flags Over Texas It wouldn’t be Spring Break in Arlington without Six Flags…
When thinking about Valentine’s Day, often the first thing that comes to mind is love, romance, and appreciating your significant other with flowers, chocolates, and a nice dinner. Or something like that. The essence of the day is to show love and appreciation. And while that is beautiful and wonderful, in these days and times it’s nice to come…
Goodbye 2021 and HELLO 2022! If you’re still looking for a way to ring in the new year, check out some of these New Year’s celebrations happening in Arlington. New Year’s Eve Celebration The Melting Pot I December 31st at 5:00 pm Make your reservations to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Melting Pot. They’ll be offering an exclusive four-course…
The sun is shining! Summer is in high gear, and you want to share fun and food with friends and family. Arlington has plenty to offer, from international cuisine to the best in Southern comfort foods. But for those not quite ready to settle into a restaurant, or those just looking to get some fresh air, here is list of the best picnic, food truck…
Does food taste better on July 4 th ? Possibly! With that in mind, you may be planning to fire up the grill to celebrate America’s birthday (don’t forget locally-crafted beer and frozen margaritas from a local restaurant). If takeout is your bag, you’ll always find plenty of options in town. With so much star-spangled food to be had for Fourth of…
These Arlington Kindness stories will put a smile on your face! And who couldn’t use a little more kindness in their life! 2020 and now 2021 have been a difficult time for all of us. One of the amazing things to come out of such dark times is our Arlington community. From rallying together and supporting friends and family without power during the…
Arlington’s rich history and Downtown Cultural District can offer you and your family a perfect chance to get out and about while keeping your distance. Self-guided driving and walking tours that showcase history, culture, and art through the City of Arlington and Downtown Arlington are available to enjoy at your own pace. Put these tours on your…
There is an Ethiopian Legend that a goat herder realized the potential of coffee beans by noticing that his flock was especially wired after eating the berries from a certain tree. I don’t know if that’s true, but I love the idea! Afterall, I have my own epic love affair with coffee beans. That’s right, I’m totally passing on that cup of tea…java…