Skip to content
Arlington TX Sesquicentennial logo
  • Home
  • About
  • News
  • Events
  • Explore History
    • Anniversaries in Arlington
    • Coloring Sheets
    • Hall of Mayors
    • Historical Photos
    • History Quiz
    • Map Room
    • Podcast
    • Then & Now
    • Timeline
      • Prior to 1875
      • 1876-1900
      • 1901-1925
      • 1926-1950
      • 1951-1975
      • 1976-2000
      • 2001-2026
    • Videos
  • 150th Store
  • Share Your Story
  • Home
  • About
  • News
  • Events
  • Explore History
    • Anniversaries in Arlington
    • Coloring Sheets
    • Hall of Mayors
    • Historical Photos
    • History Quiz
    • Map Room
    • Podcast
    • Then & Now
    • Timeline
      • Prior to 1875
      • 1876-1900
      • 1901-1925
      • 1926-1950
      • 1951-1975
      • 1976-2000
      • 2001-2026
    • Videos
  • 150th Store
  • Share Your Story

News

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

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

October 1, 2026 No Comments

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

Read More »
Exterior view of Candlelite Inn Restaurant in Arlington at dusk.

Arlington Eats 150th: Candlelite Inn Restaurant

September 29, 2026 No Comments

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

Read More »
Art pieces displayed at the Fall Gallery event.

Arlington Art Dealers Association Presents Fall Gallery Night

September 28, 2026 No Comments

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.

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

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

September 25, 2026 No Comments

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.

Read More »
Celebrating Arlington 150th Anniversary at the Arlington Holiday Lights Parade.

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

September 21, 2026 No Comments

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

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

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

September 16, 2026 No Comments

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

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

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

September 16, 2026 No Comments

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.

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

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

September 14, 2026 No Comments

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.

Read More »
Image of small American flags at the 9/11 memorial

25 Years Later: Arlington Employees Share Memories of Sept. 11 Attacks

September 11, 2026 No Comments

City of Arlington employees reflect on where they were when the news broke, how the events unfolded before their eyes, and what they saw during their visits to New York City weeks and months after the attacks.

Read More »
Arlington TX Sesquicentennial logo

Celebrate Arlington, TX’s 150th Anniversary, featuring history, events, and interactive content.

© 2026 All Rights Reserved.