Happy Fall Y’all! Fall in Arlington may not always bring a chill to the air, but it sure does bring some spook-tacular thrills! For the thrill seeker and scaredy cat alike, there’s tons of fall fun in Arlington! By day, make your ultimate autumn bucket list dreams come true with fall festivals and quintessential family-friendly fall activities…
Besides delicious fresh brews and bites, the local coffee shop scene in Arlington had one thing in common: a mission and desire for community. These independent cafes are a gathering place for friends, family, colleagues, students, and visitors to delight in the simple joy of freshly roasted coffee and good company. Inclusion Coffee The name says…
This is your guide to celebrating Cinco de Mayo in Arlington! Cinco de Mayo originated as a holiday to recognize Mexico's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla and is an important celebration honoring Mexican culture and heritage, especially in America. If you’re looking for the perfect fiesta for your weekend, we’ve got you…
Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Texas to ensure that all enslaved people be freed. Although the federal holiday is June 19, we’re celebrating all week long! Arlington Juneteenth Celebration Spend your Saturday downtown at the Levitt Pavilion! On Saturday, June 15…
Every year, the month of June is celebrated as LGBTQ+ Pride month throughout the United States. Pride is a community celebration of acceptance, identity, and inclusion. Diversity is, and has been, the strongest thread in the fabric that makes up the Arlington community and we recognize the great strength it has brought to our city. Arlington has…
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…
Does food taste better on July 4 th ? Possibly! With that in mind, you may be planning to fire up the grill to celebrate America’s birthday (don’t forget locally-crafted beer and frozen margaritas from a local restaurant). If takeout is your bag, you’ll always find plenty of options in town. With so much star-spangled food to be had for Fourth of…
These Arlington Kindness stories will put a smile on your face! And who couldn’t use a little more kindness in their life! 2020 and now 2021 have been a difficult time for all of us. One of the amazing things to come out of such dark times is our Arlington community. From rallying together and supporting friends and family without power during the…
For years we’ve been told that video games are bad for us. The lie detector determined that is a lie! Ok, so there wasn’t a lie detector. Instead, we have scientific studies to prove that video games are beneficial to us! In honor of National Video Game Day, let’s debunk some of those age-old myths. Myth: Video games fry your brain and ruin your…
Traditionally, Arlington is host to many events centered around the Independence Day holiday…parades, fireworks, ball games, festivals, the list goes on and on. But, as with so many things, most of these events have been cancelled, postponed or moved. As you are grilling burgers, chilling watermelon, watching fireworks from your car or television…
