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July 4th Fun in Arlington

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…

Top 5 Hot Summer Concerts

Summer is in the air and, to me, there’s no better way to spend a warm summer night than listening to good live music with friends. Whether you’re into punk or jazz, legends or new talent, Arlington’s got a loaded roster of artists performing this summer that you don’t want to miss! Neal Mccoy Saturday, June 5, 2021 | 8 P.M. | Arlington Music Hall…

Top 5 Coffee Hotspots in Arlington

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…

Fall Events: Your Best Bets for Family Fun in Arlington

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…

7 Ways to Treat Yourself and #ShopLocal in Arlington

We’re in the home stretch of 2020 and nothing sounds better than getting out of our houses to indulge in a little retail therapy, self care and entertainment to celebrate – with health and wellness in mind of course. Whether you’re in the mood for family fun, sweet treats, holiday gifts or looking to splurge on that massage you’ve been dreaming of…

8 Incredible Photo Opps Around Arlington

We might be a little biased, but we have to say, Arlington is pretty photogenic. From our shining, towering stadiums to our sculptures and murals, a photo opp is always around the corner. From sunset shots, selfies and murals – we love seeing people capture the city. We’ve rounded up pics from 8 beautiful places around Arlington: There’s…

Top Mother’s Day Advice

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…

Take a Virtual Trip Around the World

Educational travel doesn’t always require a passport….just a strong wifi signal! A growing number of world-class attractions offer webcams, 360 degree virtual tours, online exhibits and other ways to interact remotely. So, if you are a parent who is trying to find inventive ways to home school your children, or if you are just a history buff or…

5 Virtual Screams From Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor

No doubt about it, Arlington is a great place to be if you’re an adrenaline junkie or thrill seeker. In fact, between the out-of-this-world rides and slides at Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor (did you know that there are more than 70 altogether?), it’s fair to say that Arlington is the “scream capital” of Texas—and we’re dang proud of it…

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