• The Pursuit of Happy

    "The Pursuit of Happy" blog is brought to you by the Arlington CVB, written by those who LOVE this city and all of its quirks! We strive to bring you an insider’s guide to Arlington, from our favorite restaurants and biggest attractions to hidden gems and upcoming events, our team of contributing bloggers share their personal and favorite experiences. We encourage guest bloggers to send us their experiences, too. Email your thoughts or interest in contributing to PR@arlington.org. 

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    20+ Things to do This Summer in Arlington

    Published 5/1/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Pink Things at Six Flags Over Texas; ballpark nachos and Friday night fireworks at Globe Life Park; the roar of the crowd at a Dallas Wings game; and cool, dark afternoons spent at the UTA Planetarium. If you’re looking for ways to have a memorable summer in Arlington, TX, we’ve got you covered with fun ideas for your summer bucket list: MORE ›

    5 Fun Things for Teenagers to Do in Arlington.

    Published 4/29/2018 by Richard Greene Scholar
    This blog was written by Haneen E., AISD Richard Greene Scholar. Please see author bio below for more information. Come Summer, teenagers are always looking for something exciting and stimulating to do. Luckily, Arlington offers many different activities that are safe, fun, and affordable. These locations allow teenagers to interact with their MORE ›

    3 Ways to Get Your Farmer’s Market On in Arlington

    Published 4/16/2018 by Erinn Bryant
    How fresh do you like the food on your plate to be? The delicious crunch of vegetables that still snap when you break them in half, or the juicy sweet flavor of fruit that is ripe and glowing can be a satisfying experience. Farmers sell their produce and other items at Farmers Markets, so that you will get the farm to table experience. Here are 3 MORE ›

    16 Ways to Spend Spring Break in Arlington

    Published 3/11/2018 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    “Spring break!” Next to “paid vacation,” “lottery winner,” and “free stuff,” there aren’t many other two-word combinations in the English language that can make us more excited. Especially when you consider how many fun things you can enjoy during spring break in Arlington – so many, in fact, that you’re going to want to get your spring break game MORE ›

    Top Events in Arlington, Texas for Spring and Summer 2018

    Published 2/20/2018 by Lisa Farrimond
    Are there cool events in Arlington? Well yeah! Everyone knows we have a cram-packed calendar with year-round offerings for all ages and budgets. Hunting for a hip night out for cocktails and a concert with your gal pals? Check. Leisurely day of food trucks and arts festival browsing? Check. Holiday lights and carols with the kiddos? Of course! MORE ›

    6 Things You MUST Do at Enchant

    Published 12/4/2017 by Nikki Stephens
    Enchant, the world’s largest light maze & market is lighting up USA for the first time ever, and has made its home in Arlington! Sip on hot chocolate or warm glühwein we’ve come to love, try on your skating legs at the REAL ice rink, shop for Christmas gifts from some of the best vendors around or get your fill of DFW’s best food at one of the MORE ›

    Holiday in the Park 2017: 4 Reasons to Go and 3 Things to Know

    Published 11/28/2017 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    Six Flags Over Texas is a pretty special place on just about any day of the year—but it becomes extra magical during Holiday in the Park , a dazzling experience of lights, music, food and fun that’s long been a “don’t miss” on the list of things to do for the holidays in DFW. If this is your first year to check out the excitement or it’s been a MORE ›

    7 Ghoulishly Good Ideas for Halloween Fun in Arlington

    Published 10/24/2017 by Rhonda Aghamalian
    If you’re looking for Halloween things to do in Arlington, ghouls, you’ve come to the right place. In no particular order, here are nine boo-tiful options for scary good fall fun. One: Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas Arlington’s spookiest of destinations offers thrills by day and frights by night, including scream-worthy special attractions MORE ›

    5 Things to Do with Grandkids in Arlington

    Published 10/3/2017 by Guest
    by Olean Strother Arlington has so many fun places to make memories with your grandkids. Here is a list of my favorite places in the city to take my grandbabies where we’re both guaranteed to have a great time! The Popcorn Store 662 Lincoln Square A family favorite since my (now adult) kids were little is The Popcorn Store at Lincoln Square. A MORE ›
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