Arlington Today
Senior Softball Tournament
Harold Patterson Fields (1000 W. Bardin Road)In a nutshell: The Metroplex Senior Citizens Softball Association will host a tournament featuring players 65 and older. The association has five teams in Arlington and plays its regular season from April through September. For more: (817) 460-1668
Sip ‘n Shop
Gracie LaneFood, Drinks and a chance to spin the wheel to win a GL gift card.
Fall Fest
Viridian Lake ClubWhere: Viridian Lake Club (1200 Viridian Park Lane) When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. In a nutshell: The family-fun event includes a pumpkin patch benefiting the Dad’s Club at Viridian Elementary, a petting zoo, armadillo races, live music and an artisan market of locally sourced items. The Viridian Fall Fest is free and open to the public. […]
9th Annual EcoFest Arlington
Founders PlazaWhere: Founders Plaza (100 W. Abram St.) When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. In a nutshell: At this annual ecology-focused event, kids can enjoy the bounce house, go on a scouting adventure or get their faces painted. Adults can enjoy a tree giveaway, exhibits and vendor booths. For more: naturallyfun.org/ecofest
The Stray Cat Lee Rocker
Levitt PavilionGrammy-nominated musician and Bass Player Hall of Famer Lee Rocker and the Stray Cats sold more than 10 million records, garnered an astounding 23 gold and platinum records worldwide, and were music video pioneers of MTV. The Stray Cat’s worldwide mega hits, “Stray Cat Strut,” “Sexy and Seventeen” and “Rock this Town” have become part […]
Alejandro Escovedo
Levitt PavilionA masterful punk/alt-country/rock maverick Renowned singer/songwriter and true believer, Alejandro Escovedo’s trailblazing career began with The Nuns, San Francisco’s famed punk innovators. He relocated to Texas, joining the Austin-based alt/country rock pioneers, Rank & File, then Texas-bred darlings, True Believers. Through all-star collaborations and tribute album appearances and finally a series of solo albums beginning […]
The World’s Largest Tiny House Event
Arlington Convention CenterCASA Superhero Run/Walk
Levitt PavilionWhere: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) When: 8 a.m. In a nutshell: This family-friendly 5K run and 1-mile Fun Run, hosted by CASA of Tarrant County, will attract hundreds of people dressed in masks, capes and original costumes, all joining together to support abused and neglected children in foster care. For more: casatarrantsuperherorun.com
GPISD Experience
Dubiski Career High School 2990 S. HWY 161, Grand Prairie, TX, United StatesSalvador Dali Exhibit
Arlington Museum of ArtWhere: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.) When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday; 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: Dali is a well-known Spanish artist who was one of the leading figures in the Surrealism movement. He was a painter, designer, sculptor, writer and set designer, as well […]
Remarkable Baseball Art Exhibit by Arlington’s Own Steve Moya