It’s never too early or too late to plan a knock-your-socks-off summer vacation or staycation, but where should you go? Isn’t it obvious? Arlington’s fun and affordable options will keep you and your family busy until the school bell rings in the fall. Check it out: One: Six Flags Over Texas: Things are bigger and more exciting than ever at Six…
Singing in the rain (check). Listening to rain as you take a nap (check). Positive thinking about how your car is washed (check). Now what? If you find yourself in Arlington on a rainy day, there is no reason to hole up in your hotel room…or build an ark. Here are some fun way to repel a drizzly day around town: Arlington’s Downtown arts options -…
Check with each event and venue as things change. Remember to mask up and social distance when you visit Arlington! Saturday Storytime in Arlington April 3, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | Barnes & Noble: The Parks at Arlington Looking for a fun and educational activity to do with your young kids? Head over to Barnes and Noble at The Parks Mall for Saturday…
Opening day is upon us, and I hope you’ve brought your appetite! The Rangers chefs have brought their "A-game" again for the final season at Globe Life Park. There’s something for every palate with these creative concoctions. The Fowl Pole I wasn’t sure what to expect from a chicken tender as long as my arm… but it was DELICIOUS. This juicy…
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…
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…
Cool events in Arlington? Sure, we’ve got a cram-packed calendar of some of the biggest and best events on the planet. Depending on when you visit, you might have the chance to experience an Opening Day at Globe Life Park, a nail-biting game at AT&T Stadium, Spring Break at Six Flags Over Texas, or the all new KAABOO music and arts festival! Mark…
Growing up in Arlington, TX in the ‘80s, I had plenty of reasons to love summer. Those were the fun months of no homework, Pink Things at Six Flags, late-night trips to the frozen yogurt shop (frozen yogurt was a cool new thing back then), summer nights at the old Arlington Stadium, and hours spent floating on the Lazy River at Wet ‘n Wild, the…
Arlington has changed considerably over the years, evolving from a small cotton-ginning and farming community to one of the largest cities in Texas. But if there’s one aspect of life in Arlington that’s remained consistent, it’s tourism, which has long played an important role in the Arlington story, growing in size and stature along with Arlington…
This blog was written by Haneen E., AISD Richard Greene Scholar. Please see author bio below for more information. Come Summer, teenagers are always looking for something exciting and stimulating to do. Luckily, Arlington offers many different activities that are safe, fun, and affordable. These locations allow teenagers to interact with their…
