Ahhh fall. Isn’t life best when it’s pumpkin spice season? Best of all, Arlington offers a variety of opportunities to safely assemble for live music, fine arts, and twinkling light displays. Depending on when you visit, you might have the chance to let it ride at a rodeo, flaunt your jersey at a Dallas Cowboys game, or have a haunted experience at…
It’s spooky season, and the best way to get in the mood? Ghost hunting. Something about these spots sends shivers down visitors’ spines, maybe it’s the change in weather and crunch of falling leaves – or spirits hanging around. Check out some of Arlington’s most haunted places… if you dare. Remember to social distance, even with specters. Updated…
Do you feel that? It’s the temperature ever so slightly dropping and the sound of leaves *almost* falling. AKA, the beginning of fall in Texas. Events might look a little different this time around (with live streaming, masks, and social distance) but it’s just as much family fun. Our local businesses and attractions adapted to make everything from…
Whether you’re making a day trip or having a staycation, we all need a break! Arlington has a whole world of wonderful for everyone – from families and couples to solo adventures. The attractions in Arlington are putting guests’ health and wellness first, and cleanliness is one of the city’s top priorities. As you plan your next day trip (don't…
Labor Day celebrates the American labor movement, and it serves up the perfect opportunity to enjoy a long, restful weekend with friends and family. Both of which are even more important during COVID-19! Binge watching Umbrella Academy indoors is certainly one way to go, but if you feel the cooler weather is beckoning you outdoors, layer on…
Theatre Arlington (TA) is a semi-professional live theatre in the bustling downtown area. It has evolved into an Arlington institution since being established in 1973, and the once small theatre now seats 199 season ticket holders and patrons for almost back-to-back, year-round performances that will make you laugh, cry, contemplate and escape…
Traditionally, Arlington is host to many events centered around the Independence Day holiday…parades, fireworks, ball games, festivals, the list goes on and on. But, as with so many things, most of these events have been cancelled, postponed or moved. As you are grilling burgers, chilling watermelon, watching fireworks from your car or television…
I come from a family of storytellers, experience sharers and anecdote-filled personalities. I even married into a family filled with great storytellers. Growing up, a big part of any family celebration included sitting around sharing stories, life lessons and funny life happenings. Mother’s Day was no exception, and it included the sharing of…
I’m a nerd. It’s a thing. #4real If you’re a nerd too, I don’t have to tell you that today (much like Ron Burgundy) is kind of big deal. For those of you who live in a galaxy far, far away from Nerdom, May the 4th is affectionately known to legions of fans as Star Wars Day…May the 4th Be With You, get it? Being in self-quarantine has given me…
Nothing makes life sweeter than the purr of a cat or the wag of a tail. I live in a home with two cats and two dogs, and they have continued to be great medicine for silliness, snuggles and shaking off our quarantine blues. If you have been wanting to fetch a feline friend or a canine companion, consider some of the many adorable options at…