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Six Flags Over Texas: Now Open Year-Round, Top 5 Things To-Do

Published 1/14/2020 by Cori Kallenberger

Get your fill of screams and thrills all year long at Six Flags Over Texas! The park will be open every weekend for 2020, so you don’t have to wait until Spring Break for your adrenaline rush. There’s just something about Six Flags, whether it’s a family trip or a friend outing, that guarantees a good time in Arlington. Be sure to save on your trip MORE ›

PY1 Arlington: Should You Go?

Published 1/6/2020 by Lisa Farrimond

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 MORE ›

Q&A With Decorator’s Warehouse, the Biggest (and Best!) Holiday Decoration Store in Texas

Published 12/4/2019 by Decima Mullen

Decorator’s Warehouse 3708 W Pioneer Parkway View store hours Ahhhh, Christmas!!! It really is the most wonderful time of the year, and take it from me, someone who firmly believes that Christmas décor should go up as soon Halloween ends, stepping into Decorators Warehouse is like being a child on Christmas Day! Luckily for those of us who live MORE ›

Discover the Secret Life of Bees at River Legacy’s Traveling Exhibit

Published 11/19/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

One of the North Texas region’s most unusual museums is also one of my favorite Arlington destinations, the River Legacy Living Science Center. Located in one of the most spectacular green spaces these parts offer, the Living Science Center is a place where kids (and grownups, too!) can experience close encounters any number of members of the MORE ›

What's Hot in Downtown's Urban Union

Published 8/30/2019 by Rhonda Aghamalian

The emergence of the Urban Union district has upped the cool factor in Arlington by more than a few percentage points, and no wonder—it’s a destination where everything’s a bit different, and you can do bit of everything—eat, drink, enjoy live music, throw stuff, make stuff, even knock out some work. Situated along Front Street (just south of the MORE ›

5 Best Water Parks in North Texas

Published 8/14/2019 by Decima Mullen

We love Texas like no other, but let’s be real: When you’re in a place that has only 2 seasons, melting or freezing, summer can become hard to handle if you don’t have a cool down plan in your back pocket! Luckily for us, there are a number of chill options for splashing and swimming in and around Arlington, all while still enjoying the best of the MORE ›

Hot Happenings This Summer and Fall 2019 in Arlington

Published 7/12/2019 by Lisa Farrimond

Arlington sizzles this summer with fun activities for all ages! And the winter months? Forgeddaboutit! They won’t put a freeze on the good times either. Depending on when you visit, you might have the chance to attend the prestigious Esports Awards, catch the final game at Globe Life Park, sing along with Billy Joel in concert, ooze into Fright MORE ›

Soccer Showdown at Globe Life Park: 4 Things to Do Before and After

Published 7/8/2019 by Cori Kallenberger

Globe Life Park is about to make history yet again. The stadium’s first-ever professional soccer match with the International Champions Cup kicks off in just a few weeks! Be a part of history and watch Chivas de Guadalajara and Atlético de Madrid face off on Tuesday, July 23. Guadalajara is even making their ICC debut in the Arlington game. Don’t MORE ›

5 Delicious Daiquiri Destinations

Published 7/1/2019 by Guest

Who doesn’t love a great frozen daiquiri? They’re delicious, refreshing, and pretty to look at, especially when they come in those colorful swirly combinations that look like sand art. They’re also surefire winners for the menu of any backyard party, girls’ night in or tailgate. Lucky for us, we can cut our party prep time down to almost nothing MORE ›

My Top 5 Must-See Summer Hot Spots

Published 6/26/2019 by Lisa Farrimond

Summer temperatures are heating up, and so is Arlington’s event calendar. When you live in such a happening city, there is no reason to couch surf. So go on….ditch the remote control, grab your sunscreen and rock some selfies at my top 5 sizzling suggestions for summer fun! Dumplin’ movie night and author book signing at Levitt Pavilion, June 27 MORE ›