Arlington 150

The City of Arlington, Texas celebrates a historic milestone in 2026 – its 150th anniversary! Founded in 1876, Arlington has grown from a small rural farming community into the nation’s 50th largest city, home to more than 400,000 residents in the heart of the Metroplex. This sesquicentennial celebration will honor Arlington’s rich heritage, cultural diversity, and enduring spirit of innovation.
Arlington, Texas celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1876, it has grown from a small farming town into the nation’s 50th largest city, with nearly 400,000 residents.

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The City’s sesquicentennial celebration will offer something for everyone, including family-friendly festivals, historical exhibits, community projects and other special events!

Caelum Moore Sculpture Garden in Richard Greene Linear Park
Oct
31
09:00 am-10:00 am
Loews Strolls
Live! by Loews has also partnered with the City of Arlington for this year's Walktober challenge. From 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. each Saturday in October,...
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Pencil sketch artwork depicting the the City of Arlington's 150th logo, former Mayor Tom Vandergriff and other former city dignitaries, the former Downtown Library and current George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.
Nov
05
06:00 pm-07:00 pm
Opening Reception: 150 COA Employee Art Exhibit: Your Art. Your City. Your Celebration.
Visit the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library to explore a free art exhibit created by City of Arlington employees in honor of the city’s 150th anniversary....
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Our Supporters

Arlington’s 150th anniversary celebration is made possible through the generous support of the organizations and partners below.
Arlington Chamber of Commerce logo
Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau logo
Arlington Historical Society logo
Arlington ISD logo
Arlington Museum of Art logo
Arlington Parks, Recreation, and Culture Logo
Arlington Public Library logo
Arlington Tomorrow Foundation logo
Downtown Arlington logo
General Motors logo
Levitt Pavilion Arlington logo
Medical City Arlington logo
North Texas Community Foundation logo in indigo and navy colors.
The Parks Mall at Arlington logo
Theatre Arlington logo
UNT Special Collections logo
UTA Libraries logo

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Arlington’s 150th anniversary is a moment worth sharing — and we want to see it through your eyes. From community events and neighborhood memories to everyday moments that show what makes Arlington special, tag your photos and posts with #Arlington150 on social media. Your posts may be featured right here as part of our live 150th anniversary social feed.
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Arlington is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US! Home to UTA, Texas Rangers, AT&T Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas. #americandreamcity

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Coffee lovers have you tried Arlington Coffee Roasters special blend in honor of the city’s 150th anniversary? ☕️ It’s available all year and it’s the perfect medium roast, made right here in Arlington, to get you through the colder mornings. #Arlington150
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Behind the scenes at Arlington Museum of Art as they get ready to open “Arlington 150: Stories of a Legacy” and celebrate 150 years of Arlington's history and stories. #Arlington150 Video Description: Video inside the Arlington Museum of Art with images of their team staging the area for the Arlington 150 exhibit. Quick shots of employees sorting through and framing pictures, placing nails and signage on the museum walls.
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Behind the scenes at Arlington Museum of Art as they get ready to open “Arlington...

Here's a little color for a gloomy day. The newest mural in @dtarlington is now complete! Located on the side of Hurtado Barbecue, 205 E Front St, the mural by local artist Dylan Kennedy, celebrates the American Dream City's 150th Birthday. Each bubble contains the word "dream" written in a different language. #Arlington150
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Here's a little color for a gloomy day. The newest mural in @dtarlington is now...

The next sticker from our Arlington 150 collection has arrived, and we think everyone is going to want this one! Introducing the train sticker! 🚂 While many of us get annoyed with the train, especially on mornings when we are already running late, there would be no Arlington without the train tracks. In 1876, the arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railway connected a small North Texas settlement to a growing network of communities, bringing new opportunities for commerce, travel, and growth. The community that formed around those rails would become the Arlington we know today. After 150 years, we think everyone who lives in Arlington has earned at least one train-related excuse. Collect a commemorative train sticker for free at City Hall, your local library, or a recreation center, and print off this VERY OFFICIAL excuse note, and present them both to work, school, etc. We can't promise the note and sticker will be accepted, but it doesn't hurt to try. #Arlington150
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The Arlington 150 coloring sheets aren’t going to promote themselves…. 🖍️ Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and help us celebrate Arlington’s 150th anniversary! Download and print any of the coloring sheets from our Arlington 150 website, then add your own creative touch. There are over 10 designs to choose from, featuring the original Mineral Well, UTA, the Dream sculpture and more! Find all the designs at the link in our bio. #Arlington150
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The Arlington 150 coloring sheets aren’t going to promote themselves…. 🖍️

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Still thinking about last week ❤️💙 What an amazing time at First Thursdays, celebrating Arlington's 150th! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our commemorative 150 photo, visited local businesses to collect the Arlington 150 stickers, and made memories in Downtown Arlington. #Arlington150
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Happy 150th Arlington! We had so much fun celebrating our sesquicentennial this evening at First Thursdays in Downtown Arlington. #Arlington150
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Happy 150th Arlington! We had so much fun celebrating our sesquicentennial this evening at First...

As Arlington celebrates its historic 150th birthday, we are cooking up something special! Share your favorite family recipes to help create a cookbook that celebrates Arlington‘s diverse cultures, traditions, and love of food. Here is a dessert from the Centennial cookbook. We can't wait to see your signature dish in Arlington's newest collection! #Arlington150
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As Arlington celebrates its historic 150th birthday, we are cooking up something special!

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🎉 We have some exciting news! We will be unveiling a new, never-before-seen, SEVENTH Arlington 150 commemorative sticker in September at Downtown Arlington Texas's First Thursdays event! We've been highlighting a new sticker every month. Those are available for free at City Hall, your local library, or a recreation center. But this seventh sticker (which we are not unveiling until Sept. 3!!!) will only be available at this family-friendly event. Who's excited??? I'm excited!!! #Arlington150
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🎉 We have some exciting news!
We will be unveiling a new, never-before-seen, SEVENTH Arlington...

New sticker coming Sept. 3! Join @dtarlington for their monthly First Thursdays event, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 3. Enjoy live music, downtown experiences, and activities centered on celebrating Arlington's 150th, including a new, never-before-seen commemorative sticker. View a full list of 150 activities happening on Thursday, Sept. 3 at the link in our bio. #Arlington150
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New sticker coming Sept. 3!
Join @dtarlington for their monthly First Thursdays event, from 5...

👀 16 new public art pieces are being installed in Arlington in 2026, including this new mural along North Cooper Street to commemorate the City's 150th anniversary. The addition of these pieces will bring the number of official public art pieces in Arlington's collection to more than 35. 🔗 Learn more about these art pieces at the link in our bio. All of Arlington's art pieces are paid for through donations or the Hotel Occupancy Tax, which by Texas law, must be used to directly promote tourism, the convention and hotel industry, arts, and historic preservation. #Arlington150
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👀 16 new public art pieces are being installed in Arlington in 2026, including this...

The next sticker from our Arlington 150 collection has arrived! And we are super excited to unveil the Six Flags Over Texas sticker today, because it is also their 65th anniversary! You can pick one up for free at City Hall, your local library, or a recreation center. Remember, there’s a new sticker every month. There are six in total. How many will you collect? #Arlington150
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The next sticker from our Arlington 150 collection has arrived! And we are super excited...

Arlington Eats features one of the city’s iconic staples, @jgilligans! As we celebrate 150 years, we’re highlighting the places that make Arlington what it is today. #Arlington150
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Arlington Eats features one of the city’s iconic staples, @jgilligans! As we celebrate 150 years,...

Have you picked up your 150th anniversary duck yet? This summer, City of Arlington Aquatics is turning up the summer fun for Arlington's sesquicentennial with Dogs, Ducks & Dives at the Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center and Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center. Get free, limited-edition Arlington150 rubber duck (while supplies last!) with each $1.50 hot dog purchased at a pool concession stand on Thursdays this summer. #Arlington150
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Is Transformation Tuesday still a thing?? Well, it is today as we look at some Then and Now photos for Arlington's 150th anniversary. Visit our 150th anniversary website, Arlington150.com, to explore how far we've come. Use this photo slider showcasing side-by-side images of Arlington's past and present. From historic landmarks to modern cityscapes, see the transformation that tells the story of our growth, progress, and enduring community spirit. #Arlington150
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Is Transformation Tuesday still a thing?? Well, it is today as we look at some...

Step back in time with us as Arlington officially celebrates 150 years! We’re sharing historic photos from Arlington’s early days. Special thanks to @spcouta for preserving these incredible snapshots of our past. Here’s to 150 years of Arlington! #Arlington150
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Step back in time with us as Arlington officially celebrates 150 years! We’re sharing historic...

Happy Birthday Arlington 🥳🎂 Exactly 150 years ago, on July 19, 1876, our city was founded and has transformed from a small stop along the Texas and Pacific Railway into the seventh largest city in Texas and the 50th largest in the nation. This week, residents joined us at Arlington City Hall for some birthday cake and to sign a birthday card. We are holding multiple events throughout the year as we celebrate Arlington's sesquicentennial. Residents, businesses, schools, faith communities and civic organizations are encouraged to join us in the upcoming celebrations commemorating the milestone. Stay up date by visiting our Arlington 150 website at arlington150.com. #Arlington150
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Happy Birthday Arlington 🥳🎂
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We spent some time with soccer fans in the Entertainment District earlier this week to get them excited not only about the semifinal game between France and Spain, but also Arlington‘s 150th!   Want to get your hands on this sports sticker from our Arlington 150 collection? You can pick one up for free at City Hall, your local library, or a recreation center. Remember, there’s a new sticker every month. There are six in total. How many will you collect? #Arlington150
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We spent some time with soccer fans in the Entertainment District earlier this week to...

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Arlington’s 150th today!! #Arlington150
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Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Arlington’s 150th today!!

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What a fun weekend in the American Dream City celebrating America’s 250th and our 150th anniversaries #Arlington150
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What a fun weekend in the American Dream City celebrating America’s 250th and our 150th...

Stay Social

Arlington’s 150th anniversary is a moment worth sharing — and we want to see it through your eyes. From community events and neighborhood memories to everyday moments that show what makes Arlington special, tag your photos and posts with #Arlington150 on social media. Your posts may be featured right here as part of our live 150th anniversary social feed.