Happy Halloween! If you’re still looking for Halloween weekend plans, check out what’s going on in Arlington from classic fall fun to spooky scares. Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas Daily Through October 31st October at Six Flags can only mean that Fright Fest is back! Through October 31, enjoy family-friendly shows and attractions while the…
Fall in the Lone Star State wouldn’t be the same without our beloved State Fair of Texas®, and the fair wouldn’t be the fair without cotton candy, candied apples, funnel cake, and an annual lineup of over-the-top (and mostly fried) menu items. As we head into the fair’s last week, here are the dishes on my need-to-sample radar: Deep Fried…
It’s that time of the year again… the Red River Showdown! Check out some of these local Arlington favorites to watch the Texas Longhorns take on the Oklahoma Sooners! J Gilligan’s Bar & Grill As seen on the Travel Channel and Food Network, J. Gilligans is home of the World-Famous Irish Nachos. This Arlington staple is family owned and operated…
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…
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…
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…
Photo (c) Dallas Observer If you’ve got a hankering to try something different, learn something new, or connect with friends at a cool venue, Downtown Arlington is calling your name—especially if you’ve yet to sample any of these downtown activities and destinations: Arlington Yoga Center: A sense of community and a welcoming environment await…
Get your baseball fix and your gameday grub alongside other fans at one of our eclectic sports bars. No babysitter? No problem! Family-friendly Arlington has options for even the smallest sports fans. Family Favorites Texas Live! is a $250 million world-class entertainment and dining district that is nestled between the Texas Rangers' Globe Life…
There are lots of facts to know about Arlington, TX—and here’s another one: This is a Baseball Town, folks, which means we know how to have a blast when it comes to cheering on our Texas Rangers! No matter if you’re a watch-at-your-favorite-bar kind of Rangers fan or you never miss the chance to take in the action live and in person at Globe Life…
Who’s hungry? If you’re anything like me, the answer is ALWAYS, and you will welcome three delicious words: DFW Restaurant Week…the annual celebration of North Texas wine and foodie greatness. Don’t get me wrong, home-cooked meals are always a treat, but there is nothing quite like an evening out with friends and family, savoring brisk…