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  • June 2026

  • Tue 16
    Arlington Star Monument in Downtown that reads "The American Dream City" with the Arlington logo above the text.

    Splash of Color: A Tween Watercolor Workshop

    June 16 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Southwest Branch Library 3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX, United States

    Brush up on your watercolor skills, and explore the different concepts and techniques of watercolor with us! We will learn a different watercolor technique, and create paintings based on the […]

  • Fri 26
    Slides, pools splash pads, chair seen from an aerial view.

    BK Birthday Bash

    June 26 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Bad Konigshofen Family Aquatic Center 2800 W. Sublett Rd., Arlington, TX, United States

    Celebrate 20 years of fun, family, and community at the Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center! Join for an evening of splash-filled excitement to honor two decades of memories in the […]

    $8
  • Sun 28
    Text that reads: Stars, Stripes & Stories. Patriotic concert celebrating Arlington’s 150th and America’s 250th Anniversary

    Stars, Stripes & Stories

    June 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Lamar Baptist Church 1000 W. Lamar Blvd, Arlington, United States

    Patriotic concert celebrating Arlington’s 150th and America’s 250th Anniversary Arlington Community Band is once again playing its annual patriotic concert, but this time we’re celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary and […]

  • July 2026

  • Thu 2
    View of Southwest Branch Library building from parking lot.

    Home is Where the Heart is: Around Arlington Mini Golf

    July 2 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Southwest Branch Library 3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX, United States

    Explore the fun places of Arlington by playing through 10 holes of mini-golf at Library Putt-Putt! The children’s department at the Southwest Branch will become a miniature City of Arlington […]

  • Sat 4
    People holding United States of America flags along with flags of the military branches of the nation.

    Arlington Independence Day Parade

    July 4 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Downtown Arlington

    The Arlington Independence Day Parade is the largest in Texas and one of the biggest in the United States. As the longest-running annual event in Arlington, it has been named the Best Parade of Its Size in Texas for the third consecutive year by the Texas Festivals and Events Association. This year's parade is special […]

  • Sun 5
    Fireworks visible in the night sky.

    Light Up Arlington

    July 5 @ 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Entertainment District

    Arlington’s signature Independence Day celebration is getting bigger, brighter and more historic than ever. Light Up Arlington returns on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with an expanded fireworks and drone show. This year’s celebration carries special meaning as Arlington celebrates its 150th anniversary and joins the nation in recognizing America’s 250th birthday. The enhanced production is […]

  • Thu 9
    Sun setting behind an entrance to the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.

    Create Something

    July 9 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    George W. Hawkes Downtown Library 100 S. Center St, Arlington, United States

    Are you a dreamer? A thinker? An artist, an inventor, or maybe . . . an entrepreneur? Come see what wondrous work of art or invention you can put together in this flexible program designed to explore the world creatively. We ask that you create something that you think celebrates Arlington. This is a program […]

  • Fri 10
    Recipe card titled "Mom's Favorite Doughnut"

    150 Years of Arlington Recipes

    July 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    George W. Hawkes Downtown Library 100 S. Center St, Arlington, United States

    This year, Arlington celebrates its 150th birthday! Submit a family recipe to our community cookbook. Submissions can be done virtually, by paper, or in person. The library will compile them into a cookbook that can be displayed at the library. Need help transcribing your recipe? Come to one of our in person sessions. A dedicated […]

  • September 2026

  • Thu 3
    Stealing the Spotlight logo with other logos of Arlington's 150th, Theatre Arlington and the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. Text reads: "150 Years of Arlington."

    Stealing the Spotlight: 150 Years of Arlington

    September 3 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Theatre Arlington 305 W Main St, Arlington, Texas

    Theatre Arlington sponsored by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation brings you Stealing the Spotlight: 150 Years of Arlington, an original cabaret featuring stories, anecdotes, and music from 150 years of Arlington historical notables! Showcasing local talent and bringing some of Arlington's scene stealers to life, this cabaret will transport you through Arlington's rich history as we […]

  • Sat 19
    Aerial view of fans cheering on Dallas Wings basketball team.

    Wings Celebrate Fans and Arlington

    September 19 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    College Park Center 600 S Center St, Arlington, TX, United States

    The Dallas Wings are proud to celebrate the heartbeat of their community with Fans & Arlington Appreciation Day, a special afternoon dedicated to the loyal supporters who bring energy, passion, and pride to every game. This special event is all about giving back to the fans and the community who make every moment unforgettable, featuring […]

    $25
  • November 2026

  • Fri 6
    tree planting

    Sesquicentennial Tree Planting

    November 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Levitt Pavilion 100 W Abram St, Arlington, TX, United States

    As the City of Arlington celebrates its 150th anniversary, we’re marking the milestone not just by looking back, but by growing forward. Our Sesquicentennial Tree Planting at Levitt Pavilion caps […]

  • December 2026

  • Sat 12
    Lit Christmas tree at night with star at the top of the tree.

    Holiday Lights Festivities and Parade

    December 12 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Downtown Arlington

    Bring your friends and family to enjoy the annual Holiday Lights Parade. Thousands of people will gather for the pageantry which is followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree. […]

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