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Author: Jeremy Thomas

Arlington Collegiate High Student Serves as Mayor for the Day

Honorary Mayor for the Day, Liliana Lozano, holds gavel and smiles for a photo.

Arlington Collegiate High School student Liliana Lozano served as Arlington’s honorary Mayor for a Day on Oct. 8, 2026.

Arlington Master Chorale to Celebrate City’s 150th Anniversary with “Treasures of the Heart” Two-Night Concert Series

A choir stands on risers, dressed in formal black attire. Each person is holding a folder or music booklet.

The Arlington Master Chorale will honor the City of Arlington’s 150th anniversary with “Treasures of the Heart,” a two night concert series set for Oct. 15 and 16 at First Baptist Church Arlington, with both performances beginning at 7 p.m.

Walk, Track, and Win: Join Arlington’s Walktober Challenge This Fall

Walktober graphic that reads: Get Moving. Get Connected. Celebrate Arlington.

The two-month community walking challenge runs Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, 2026, encouraging participants to walk at least 40 days during the challenge.

Arlington Eats 150th: Candlelite Inn Restaurant

Exterior view of Candlelite Inn Restaurant in Arlington at dusk.

Established in 1957, Candlelite Inn Restaurant serves steaks, Tex-Mex, pizza, and homemade pies with classic, neighborly hospitality.

Arlington Art Dealers Association Presents Fall Gallery Night

Art pieces displayed at the Fall Gallery event.

The Arlington Art Dealers Association welcomes residents and visitors to attend a special Fall Gallery Night with free admission to art exhibitions at seven Arlington locations on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

New “Arlington Archives” Episode Spotlights City’s Deep Sports History

OK Carter and Jon Nelson sit in chairs behind microphones smiling at one another.

The newest episode of the “Arlington Archives” dives into the long and colorful history of sports in Arlington, tracing the city’s athletic roots from early horse racing and high school football glory to the rise of UTA athletics and the arrival of major professional teams.

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade Returns to Downtown Arlington Dec. 12, 2026

Celebrating Arlington 150th Anniversary at the Arlington Holiday Lights Parade.

The Arlington Holiday Lights Parade will return to Downtown Arlington on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 6 p.m.

Martin High Student Serves as Arlington’s Mayor for the Day

Honorary Mayor for the Day, Aaron Diaz, holds gavel and smiles for a photo.

Martin High School student Aaron Diaz served as Arlington’s honorary Mayor for a Day on Sept. 15, 2026.

Arlington Museum of Art Celebrates City’s 150th with Exhibition

Arlington's 150th logo with the first three businesses in Arlington from 1876 in the background.

The Arlington Museum of Art announces “Arlington 150: Stories of a Legacy,” an exhibition looking at the history of the city from its first settlers to its most recent additions.

Front Street Festival Brings Music, History & Family Fun Sept. 26, 2026

People talking with one another standing on the steps of a historic wooden schoolhouse.

The Front Street Festival is making its highly anticipated return to Knapp Heritage Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, offering local families a fun, engaging way to connect with the city’s roots during the City of Arlington’s 150th anniversary celebration.

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