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7 Spots to Hit Up for Happy Hour in Arlington

Published 5/20/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

Are you ready to unwind? When that five o’clock whistle blows, there’s no shortage of options for a memorable happy hour in Arlington. If you’re ready to break out of your after-five routine, check out a few of my favorite places in town to meet a friend for a tasty beverage and some good conversation: 4 Kahunas Tiki Lounge 506 East Division St. MORE ›

10 Quick Tips for KAABOO Texas: Know Before You Go

Published 5/6/2019 by Lisa Farrimond

It’s almost time! KAABOO Texas rocks Arlington, May 10-12, with a diverse lineup of classic and contemporary artists. You’ve bought your tickets , you’ve been listening to the official KAABOO playlist based on the lineup, you’ve booked a nearby hotel room ….now you’re itching for the main event. The music, comedy, culinary, art, and indulgences are a MORE ›

Things to Do at Lake Arlington

Published 4/22/2019 by Guest

Just 20 minutes away from downtown, Lake Arlington is a premier destination brimming with things to do for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Located on Village Creek, a tributary of the West Fork Trinity River, just north of I-20 off Arkansas Lane, Lake Arlington is an ideal location for fishing, canoeing, or playing a round of golf, only minutes MORE ›

Crazy about KAABOO Texas and Sting

Published 4/15/2019 by Lisa Farrimond

I have a fever, and the remedy isn’t more cowbell. KAABOO Texas is a month away, and my thoughts keep drifting to all the first-class fun that awaits: MORE ›

Five Places To Find Late Night Fun In Arlington

Published 4/10/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

I’m a confirmed night owl, as anybody who knows me well can attest to—and apparently I’m one by nature, since my mom tells me I used to drive her crazy by lying awake in my crib all night. However, I suspect I’m also a night owl by choice. I love late night dining and those great extended conversations you get into at after-hours spots, the MORE ›

Hop On Your Easter Checklist

Published 4/2/2019 by Cori Kallenberger

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 MORE ›

What's Happening Summer 2019 in Arlington

Published 3/21/2019 by Lisa Farrimond

If you are ready to shake off the winter blues and fire up your sunny summer smiles, check out Arlington's hottest upcoming events. Depending on when you visit, you might have the chance to go Code Red with A Few Good Men , catch America's Team at AT&T Stadium, ooze into Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas, or rock out at the all new KAABOO music MORE ›

Five Great DFW Spring Break Staycation Ideas – Part Three

Published 3/12/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

No doubt about it, the only downside to spring breaking in and around Arlington is the struggle to decide what to do among all of the hundreds of great options. In part one of our Spring Break 2019 series we covered a wildlife preserve, DFW’s weirdest museum, and two classic Arlington destinations; in part two we highlighted stadium tours, Texas MORE ›

Four Great DFW Spring Break Staycation Ideas – Part Two

Published 3/7/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

I’m crazy about travel, but I also love local urban exploration—in other words, visiting the hundreds of wonderful destinations to be experienced right here in Arlington and throughout DFW. For my money, there’s no better time to plan a staycation than spring break, when the weather is mild and there’s a sense of excitement in the air as everyone MORE ›

Four Great DFW Spring Break Staycation Ideas – Part One

Published 3/1/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

Growing up in Arlington, I loved the visits to Six Flags Over Texas and other local destinations my mom organized each spring break—and I also looked forward to our annual spring break excursion to The Galleria in Dallas, which included ice skating with my little brother and lunch at the legendary Highland Park Cafeteria. The Galleria outing MORE ›