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5 Things To Do at Ramblin' Roads Music Festival

1. MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC! Experience your love of Texas Red Dirt, Latin Love, Bluegrass and even some EDM, to big names like Chromeo, William Clark Green, Shaker Hymns, all the way to up and coming local favorites like Bobby Pulido and Monica Saldivar. Visit over 18 participating venues with live music on every stage! 6 of these venues are designated…

Top Events in Arlington, Texas for Summer and Fall 2021

Does it seems like life has been returning to more to normal here lately? I agree! With that in mind, you may be ripe for a roadtrip! Just imagine it: you with the wind in your hair, relaxed and enjoying life away from the ordinary. Lucky for you, you won’t have to travel far to kick up your heels. Arlington has a wide variety of events that can…

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…

18 of the Most Haunted Spots in DFW

by Nikki Stephens and Rhonda Aghamalian Updated in 2020. Blog originally written in 2017. Please check dates and times to ensure accuracy in making your Halloween plans. ARLINGTON The Screaming Bridge at River Legacy Park Legend goes that one night a car full of kids were driving coming up to the bridge and hit an oncoming car. Both cars…

Spring Break Preview for Six Flags Over Texas

It’s not Christmas, but it is the most wonderful time of the year….for kiddos. That’s right, Spring Break! And what is the perfect companion to no homework? A trip to Six Flags Over Texas, of course, to enjoy great food, family entertainment and Texas-sized thrills. Arlington is centrally located in the region, so we are perfect for a quick weekend…

Seven Things That Make RFD-TV’s The American (Presented By Durango) A Show You Won’t Want To Miss

Thousands of fans flock to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas the first weekend of March every year to witness the sport of rodeo’s toughest and most competitive athletes face off for the chance to get their part of $2.5 million in prize money. RFD-TV’s The American showcases the true spirit of the western way of life and honors the men and women who…

5 Bright Ideas for Reunion Planners in Arlington

No doubt about it—when it comes to venues, amenities, and things to do, Arlington has plenty to offer any reunion or social event planner who’s looking to put together a memorable and successful activity —so much, in fact, that it’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re trying to decide where to begin. That’s why Arlington CVB has compiled this list…

A Look Behind The Scenes on Valentine’s Day in Arlington

A lot of single types don’t like Valentine’s Day, but I’m not one of them. Years ago, I worked a side gig at a Hallmark store for extra cash, and the best part of the job (besides my discount and reading greeting cards when the store was slow) was working during Valentine’s season—mostly because it involves three of my favorite things: pink and red…

PY1 Arlington: Should You Go?

I’m drawn to ancient Egyptian lore and symbols, so traveling to Giza for the pyramids is the absolute top of my bucket list. Sadly, that hasn’t happened yet, but as luck would have it, two pyramids recently sprang up in Arlington! That’s right, in addition to a skyline with sports arenas and roller coasters, Arlington now has an 81 foot tall…

Spring into Arlington FUN in 2020

Can you believe it…2020 is upon us? As you turn the page of a blank new calendar, you’ll want to start setting yourself up for a fun 2020. Lucky for you, Arlington is cram-packed with the most electrifying events on the planet. Depending on when you visit, you might have the chance to experience the inaugural series at Globe Life Field, scoot a…

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