If you know me or you’ve read my blog articles, you know I am ridiculously in love with all things October, Halloween and fall in general…including pumpkins! The fact is, you simply can’t do fall properly without indulging in a little pumpkin action, so let’s take a look at six spots in Arlington where you can enjoy pumpkin-themed fun: Board +…
Spring is here and Easter is right around the corner! Check off everything on your holiday list with this guide on Easter things to do in Arlington. Try out these family friendly and affordable options for an egg-cellent time. Bunny Times: Get your tail over to Alley Cats for Bowling with the Bunny on April 13 from 10-2 p.m. After you’ve had your…
For those who don’t know about Galentine’s Day: The short version of the story is that a 2010 episode of the NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation” made popular the notion that Valentine’s Day shouldn’t just be for lovey-dovey couples, it should also be a time for ladies to celebrate their friendships with each other by doing…well, whatever they want…
No doubt about it, bad dates have been happening to good humans ever since the first prehistoric man showed up at his lady love’s cave without bringing a little saber-toothed something. Most of these unfortunate outings fall into one of two categories: The kind with good people but bad luck, and the kind where the person you’re on the date with is…
Santa Claus. St. Nick. Kris Kringle. Father Christmas. No matter which handle you prefer, there’s no denying he’s the rock star of the holiday season. If you’re in search of special moments, snapshots and selfies with the Big Man himself, here’s where you can find him in Arlington this year: Breakfast with Santa at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center…
The legendary Arlington neighborhood's light show is iconic. We got to talk to Lake Interlochen HOA President Ralph Sobel to hear about Interlochen’s ambitious beginnings and lasting tenure within Arlington and the state of Texas as definitive Christmas must-see. NS: Interlochen has been a part of the Spirit of Arlington tradition for many years…
Title: “Why I’m Thankful for Arlington” As someone who was born and raised in Arlington—and who has also lived and worked here during multiple eras of my adult life—I’ve racked up a sizeable list of favorite places and an even larger collection of memories, as you might imagine. The older I get, the more appreciative I am of both, so it seems…
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2018 Restaurant Primary Phone Hours BoomerJack's Bar & Grill (817) 275-5400 10:30 am to 11 pm Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (817) 633-7773 10 am to 8 pm Buffalo Wings & Rings (682) 323-7099 11 am to 7 pm Chamas Do Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse (817) 375-0250 12…
November is here, and the holidays are upon us again…can you believe it? I admit that my Santa & reindeer spirit isn’t twinkly until after my jack-o-lantern is gone, the Halloween candy is consumed and my superhero costumes are snug in storage boxes again (no I don’t wear a cape year-round, although I wouldn’t mind….that would be way hipper than a…
I’m pretty much a fan of all holidays. Whether we’re talking Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July, Arbor Day, or National Cheeseburger Day, if it involves parties, gift-giving, good stuff to eat, or time off work, I’m all for it. But by far, my most favorite of all holidays is Halloween. I love everything about the season—black cats, candy corn, crazy…
