Arlington Today Magazine

Epic Waters: Breakfast with Santa
2019-12-07, 2019-12-14, 2019-12-21
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark just got a little more magical! Bring your little ones to have breakfast with Santa! You’ll get a complimentary souvenir photo with Santa, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, holiday crafts and all-day splash and play. Create the best Christmas memory this season on December 7, 14, and 21 starting at 8 am!
Visit https://epicwatersgp.com/breakfast-with-santa/ for more!
(NOTE: Advance ticket purchase required for Breakfast with Santa.)

Catch Jay Leno at the Theatre at Grand Prairie
2019-12-07 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Jay Leno, the legendary comic and former host of “The Tonight Show,” will bring his “every man” charm and comedy to The Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place) during a show at 8 p.m. on Dec. 7.

“Santa Cause” Dance Party with DJ Gurrl
2019-12-14
Where: Project 215 (215 E. Front St.)
Show time: 9 p.m.
Notes: Join DJ Gurrl for a dance party you won’t forget. Bring holiday donations (such as unopened toys, gloves, hats and mittens) for $5 off the cover.

Symphony Arlington, featuring Nicholas Newton, bass-baritone
2019-12-19
Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.)
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: This concert will feature Locatelli’s “Christmas Concerto,” Torke’s “December” and Capps’ “The Christmas Revels,” as well as Symphony Arlington’s annual holiday sing-along, plus lots of holiday favorites.

Lone Star NYE Live! at Texas Live!
2019-12-31
The largest New Year’s Eve event in Texas, guests of Lone Star NYE Live! at Texas Live!, will experience VIP seating options, live music and DJ, specialty food and drink packages, NYE party favors, cash cannon blasts, champagne toast with a midnight countdown with the specially designed 12-ft. ball, and other surprises for a memory-making experience as big as the Lone Star State. New this year, guests are encouraged to dress “Solid Gold” and experience “The Ocho,” a premiere Las Vegas-style party inside Troy’s that would make even Elvis proud. Tickets are already going fast; as the Platinum Experience is already sold out and limited Live! by Loews Hotel packages available to bring in 2020 for one special price all in one place, this is one party for the records.

Ring in the New Year at Lone Star NYE Live!
2019-12-31
Lone Star NYE Live!, the largest New Year’s Eve event in Texas, will be held at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Texas Live!
Guests of Lone Star NYE Live! will experience VIP seating options, live music and DJ, specialty food and drink packages, NYE party favors, cash cannon blasts, a champagne toast with a midnight countdown with the specially designed 12-foot ball and other surprises for a memory-making experience as big as the Lone Star State.
New this year, guests are encouraged to dress “Solid Gold” and experience “The Ocho,” a premiere Las Vegas-style party inside Troy’s that would make even Elvis proud. Limited Live! by Loews Hotel packages were available at press time to bring in 2020 for one special price all in one place.

PY1: THROUGH THE ECHOES
2019-12-31 - 2020-02-01
Introducing the PY1 Pyramid, your destination for new entertainment. A dream-like experience of light, sound and spectacular visual effects. Discover Through the Echoes, our unique multimedia show beginning at Globe Life Park in Arlington on December 31st for a limited time only. This 50-minutes show takes visitors on a technological and emotional odyssey through space and time featuring lasers, 360° projections, kinetic stage elements, special effects and grandiose lightscapes.

Plates for a Purpose
2020-01-30
4th annual Plates for a Purpose
Thursday, January 30, 2020 @ 6 p.m. (VIP Entry Time)
JLA Center for Community Service
Cost: $50 early bird pricing (before January 1, 2020)
$60 (after January 1, 2020)
$75 VIP (complimentary cocktail and early access)
$125/couple VIP
$400 table (8 general admission tickets)
Join us for our annual Plates for a Purpose, an evening of dinner and live and silent auction. Proceeds from our fundraisers allow the JLA to support the Arlington community through the development of women, funding, volunteer hours, education and free meeting space at our Center for Community Service building.

Tee It Up for Charity TopGolf Tournament
2020-03-01
2nd Annual Tee It Up for Charity TopGolf Tournament
Sunday, March 1, 2020 @ 3 p.m.
Top Golf Fort Worth
Cost: $100/player (includes Top Golf play, food, non-alcoholic beverages)
$300/team (includes Top Golf play for 3 with shared bay, food, non-alcoholic beverages)
$350 premium team (includes Top Golf play for 3 with premium location, appetizers, food, non-alcoholic beverages)
$40/spectator (includes food, non-alcoholic beverages) Raffle-$5/1 ticket, $10/3 tickets
JLA puts a fun twist on the typical golf tournament! Join us at TopGolf Fort Worth for a night of fun for a cause. individual player, spectator, and teams of 3 are available for purchase, and premium teams ensure you the best playing spot and include appetizers to share as you play, along with food and drinks. Proceeds from our fundraisers allow the JLA to support the Arlington community through the development of women, funding, volunteer hours, education and free meeting space at our Center for Community Service building.
We’ll have prizes for best team and last place, along with opportunities for fabulous raffle prizes.

Dallas Renegades football
2020-03-01 - 2020-03-29
When: March 1, 7, 29
Where: Globe Life Park
Times: See below for kickoff times
In a nutshell: This month, the city’s new XFL team will play host to three opponents: the Houston Roughnecks (at 3 p.m. on March 1), the New York Guardians (at 4 p.m. on March 7) and the Seattle Dragons (at 5 p.m. on March 29).

Up, Up and Away Heart & Soul Gala
2020-03-07
When: March 7
Where: Ruthe Jackson Center (3113 South Carrier Pkwy, Grand Prairie)
Time: 6 p.m.
In a nutshell: This event benefits Open Arms Health Clinic, which provides “Free” medical and social services focused on health promotion for the patient and family. Tickets cost $100 and cover a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing and a chance to win silent and live auction items.

Music at the Monet
2020-03-19
When: March 19
Where: Show Me the Monet Gallery of Fine Art at Gracie Lane (4720 S. Cooper St.)
Time: 5:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: This new series from Show Me the Monet Gallery of Fine Art and the University of Texas at Arlington’s Music Department, featuries a blend of art and music – and dinner. The featured musician for March is Dr. Sergio Pamies Rodriguez, who will play jazz piano music. The featured visual artist is Patti Wilkinson, whose focus will be on a theme of “spring in bloom” for this event.

Texas StrassenFest
2020-03-21
The TX StrassenFest will be held from 3 - 7 p.m. on March 21 at Texas Live! Attendees can get 15 samples of great Spring and early Summer beers, while enjoying live entertainment throughout the day. You can bring your pup, as this event is dog-friendly, and proceeds from the fest will benefit the Humane Society of North Texas.
The Beer Baron VIP Ticket Package includes early entry (2 p.m.); a souvenir tasting mug; a fanny pack; a doggie bandana; 20 Tasting Coins (extra coins are available for purchase); one Pretzel Hut voucher; access to the Bratwurst Tent, Pretzel Hut and Popcorn Stand; and an option for special pricing and express entrance to the Texas Red Dirt Concert.
The Beer Meister General Admission Ticket Package includes a souvenir tasting mug; a fanny pack; 15 tasting coins; access to the Bratwurst Tent, Pretzel Hut and Popcorn Stand; and an option for special pricing and express entrance to the Texas Red Dirt Concert.
This event is 21+ only (proper ID is required) and is standing room only. Most samples will cost one coin. Premium samples may cost more than one sample coin.

Main Street Antique Junk Fest
2020-03-21
When: March 21
Where: 406 W. Main St.
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In a nutshell: This event is a small, but mighty vintage/antique outdoor flea market with just good junk! The pet-friendly fest is open to the public with free parking and admission, and it will feature live local music throughout the day.

Maverick Speakers Series: Vivek Wadhwa
2020-03-26
When: March 26
Where: Texas Hall (701 W. Nedderman Drive)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
In a nutshell: Tech entrepreneur and best-selling author Vivek Wadhwa will present a talk called “Navigating Technological Change at Light Speed.” Wadhwa’s background is impressive – an entrepreneur, academic, author and keynote speaker wrapped into a vibrant and charismatic package. His research is focused on the critical advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, computing, synthetic biology, 3D printing, medicine and nanomaterials, and how these advances are creating disruptive changes for companies, industries, governments and the culture at large.

Texas Rangers baseball
2020-03-31
When: March 31
Where: Globe Life Field
Time: 3:05 p.m.
In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will play their home opener and make their debut in their new ballpark when they host the Los Angeles Angels on March 31. The game opens a three-game series with the Angels and is part of a six-game homestand.

AISD Education Celebration
2020-04-17 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago)
AISD Education Celebration is a Private Party for all AISD families, friends, and supporters at Six Flags Over Texas – at deeply discounted ticket prices! This is a major fundraiser and community event benefiting the AISD Education Foundation and Arlington schools. A portion from ticket sales goes directly to an AISD campus and all other proceeds are used to provide grants to teachers for unfunded needs. In just six years, this event has raised $1 Million for AISD schools!
(Ticket information will be sent out closer to the event.)

Youth of the Year
2023-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County for a very special evening centered around the Youth of the Year program. This national initiative acknowledges remarkable lives of young people who have overcome challenges and distinguished themselves with outstanding contributions to their communities and their Club.

Theatre Arlington's 50th Anniversary Gala
2023-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

2023-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The 2023 Downtown Arlington Annual Meeting, presented by Texas Trust, is your organization’s key to getting involved in the community. Hosted at the University of Texas at Arlington’s Bluebonnet Ballroom, the community comes together to celebrate Downtown Arlington and all of our collective achievements. This year, the fun theme and the program will highlight the importance of placemaking in the development of a community with a feature keynote presentation from Nate Storring, Co-CEO of Project for Public Spaces.
The theme for this year’s event, “Oh, the Places You’ll Make,” celebrates the creativity and vision of Arlington’s community and civic leaders who long ago started the process of making downtown a place for the people. There’s been a lot of great placemaking happening here, but you will leave inspired to do much, much more!
Attending the Downtown Arlington Annual Meeting grants you access to hundreds of Arlington’s stakeholders and gamechangers and gives you the chance to meet the colorful minds behind this flourishing city. During the program, you’ll gain invaluable knowledge and insight to guarantee your company’s success.
The event concludes as Downtown honors select hardworking community members with the presentation of the Legendary Lionheart Award, Golden Lantern Award, and the pinnacle Dream Builder Award, presented by Texas Trust.
Join us September 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as we look towards the future of placemaking in Downtown Arlington and learn how you and your company can successfully incorporate placemaking into your business plans for 2024 and beyond.

North Texas Giving Day
2023-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

River Legacy Charity Classic
2023-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
River Legacy Foundation’s Charity Classic golf tournament is a fundraising event to benefit the environmental education programs at River Legacy Nature Center. This event invites guest to enjoy a day of golf plus a variety of challenges and contests along the course. And of course there is a 19th Hole celebration with lunch, drinks and awesome raffles!
Funds from this event help us enhance our curriculum as well as the overall student and guest experience at the Nature Center. River Legacy’s ultimate goal is to foster the next generation of environmental stewards by exposing children to nature helping them fall in love with the outdoors.

Pregame Tour with Ranger's Hall of Famer
2023-09-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Tour the home of the Texas Rangers prior to the game, and have an interactive Q&A session with Texas Rangers Hall of Famer John Blake, the Ranger’s Executive Vice President of Communications. Then view Ranger’s batting practice from right behind the home dugout!

All guests will also receive a complimentary copy of the 2023 Texas Rangers Yearbook.

FlowaPalooza
2023-09-23 08:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 (America/New_York)
Come enjoy a FREE epic family festival on the GrandLawn of EpicCentral.

Pink Summer Carnival Tour
2023-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Jim Messina and Pablo Cruise
2023-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Open Arms Health Clinic Pickleball Tournament
2023-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)

Seasonal Events at Six Flags Over Texas
2023-10-01 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00 (America/New_York)
Fright Fest – through October 31
Kids Boo Fest – through October 29
Oktoberfest Food Festival – through October 31
