When thinking about Valentine’s Day, often the first thing that comes to mind is love, romance, and appreciating your significant other with flowers, chocolates, and a nice dinner. Or something like that. The essence of the day is to show love and appreciation. And while that is beautiful and wonderful, in these days and times it’s nice to come…
Who says you have to always have to whip out your banking card just to have some fun? We can help with discount tickets and coupons to area attractions. And don't forget about our, free and low-cost things to do in Arlington, we’ve got you covered with these eleven destinations you can enjoy all year long: FREE things to do in Arlington One: River…
Here we are in 2022 and the world is somewhat back to the way it used to be in 2019. Events are happening again in full force, and major events that were postponed are FINALLY happening in Arlington this year! PBR Global Cup USA & The American Rodeo March 5 th – 6 th Saddle up for the ultimate weekend in Western sports right here in Arlington! AT&T…
Goodbye 2021 and HELLO 2022! If you’re still looking for a way to ring in the new year, check out some of these New Year’s celebrations happening in Arlington. New Year’s Eve Celebration The Melting Pot I December 31st at 5:00 pm Make your reservations to celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Melting Pot. They’ll be offering an exclusive four-course…
On October 31 st of this year, while everyone else was Halloweening it up, in the Mullen house we were putting up the Christmas tree! If you just gasped in shock and dismay, my work here is done. 😉 Just kidding. In all honesty, I can tell you it was Kristen with Decorators Warehouse that was the reason! I came across their Instagram page and was…
If you live in or near Arlington, a city with over 4,000 acres of park land, you’re probably familiar with the area’s most popular parks and hiking trails. But every now and then, we all yearn for a quiet natural escape with less foot traffic and more seclusion. Escape the crowds and discover something new with these hidden gem trails in Arlington…
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…
