Here are a few ways you can enjoy your weekend in The American Dream City. 

The Spa at Loews Arlington

Rekindle your connection with a shared escape designed for pure relaxation at Loews Arlington. Enjoy a tension-relieving massage in a peaceful setting, with soothing aromatherapy and serene surroundings. Complete your experience with a glass of bubbly, toasting to love and shared memories. It is a 50-minute session from $390 per couple. It is available until Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Valet parking is complimentary to all patrons of Farena, THE | BAR, and The Spa at Loews Arlington.

In The Heights

In The Heights, a musical created in by Lin Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes, is set to open the 2025 Season at Theatre Arlington. Set against the beats of salsa and hip-hop, this acclaimed musical tells the story of Usnavi, who longs to pick up his roots and move away from Washington Heights, the tight-knit New York City neighborhood that shaped him. This vibrant show will fill your heart with its spellbinding infectious energy. This show contains adult themes. It all takes place at Theatre Arlington. It airs Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Click here for ticket information. It runs until Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

Wicked Threads: The Artistry of Costume in Oz AND Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition at the Arlington Museum of Art

Following the release of the highly anticipated film, the Arlington Museum of Art will debut a collection of costumes from Wicked (2024) celebrating the artistry of the costume design and twenty-one years of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked. The Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition will feature a collection of larger-than-life images taken by Diana’s trusted friend and Official Royal Photographer, the late Anwar Hussein, as well as his sons Samir and Zak. Each image will be accompanied by first-hand accounts of the stories behind the world-famous moments, told through an in-depth audio guide. 

Click here for ticket information and hours about the Wicked exhibition. Click here for ticket information and hours about the Princess Diana exhibition. The two exhibitions run through Sunday, April 27, 2025. 

College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field

The 2025 College Baseball Series benefiting Shriners Children's at Globe Life Field Friday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Home Plate Reserved premium tickets and General Admission tickets are on sale now! Purchase today using the “Buy Tickets” links at the top of the page! Visit GlobeLifeField.com/collegebaseball.

Little Explorers – Downtown Library

Stop by The Children’s Play Room at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library on 10 a.m. Fridays for a morning of play-based learning.  This come-and-go program will vary week-to-week as librarians explore art, math, science, engineering, and fine motor skills.  Join the Arlington Public Library for a playfully discover the world around us! Designed for ages 1-4. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the APL at (817) 459-6900 or by email at [email protected].

Family Storytime – Southeast Branch Library

Join the Arlington Public Library’s fabulous library staff to sing, read and wiggle during storytime at the Southeast Branch Library 10:30 a.m. Fridays. This storytime is geared for ages 2-5. They will read books, sing songs, and have an activity after the program each week. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (817) 459-6900 or by email at [email protected].

Birdhouse Building 

You can assemble a simple wooden birdhouse together that you then get to take home 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at River Legacy Nature Center. This class is for 5-10 year olds. NO REFUNDS for absences or cancellations (including weather). Your payment will be considered a donation to environmental education. Click here to register. 

Parents' Night Out - Super Hero Adventure Night

Enjoy a night out while you have some fun 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Dottie Lynn! Parents' Night Out is a great opportunity for youth to hang out after school. Get wild in our gym, play video and board games, and enjoy a themed craft! Dinner provided. Click here to register.

Show at Arlington Music Hall

The Arlington Music Hall has shows you can enjoy starting 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, it’s Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, then 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, it’s Bohemian Queen. Click on the event for ticket information.  

Hiring Fair

Are you looking for a fun rewarding summer job? Join the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2025, for a hiring fair at The Beacon Recreation Center. There will be on-site interviews. Must be at least 16 years of age. Click here to register!

National Margarita Day 

Sip, savor, and celebrate with our margarita specials all day long in Rangers Republic! Join in at Texas Live! Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, to celebrate with margarita specials that are sure to spice up your day. Pair your margarita with some of our delicious bites and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere!

Silent Book Club 

The book club with no assigned reading and no pressure! They meet once a month at local spots around Arlington & Grand Prairie to read, drink, and be in community with other bookworms. Bring any book you choose, enjoy some refreshments, and stay for optional socializing just before and after the reading time. Meetup location is Chill Coffee & Wine Bar located at 3990 N Collins St Suite 100, in Arlington from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Canva Design Calendar

Unlock your creativity and learn how to design a personalized calendar from scratch using Canva 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library’s Tinker Room. In this intermediate class, you'll explore the powerful design tools available on Canva and discover how to create a beautiful, functional calendar that suits your style and needs. This class is limited to the first 8 in attendance and is appropriate for ages 9+.

Creature Features: Trans-Pecos Rat Snake

Join River Legacy Nature Center 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, for this month’s Creature Features, as you are introduced you to Trinity, our Trans-Pecos Rat Snake! 🐍 Learn all about this fascinating, non-venomous snake—its adaptations, behavior, natural habitat, and more. This is a unique opportunity to get up close with one of our incredible animal ambassadors and discover why these snakes play such an important role in Texas ecosystems. RSVP Required! Space is limited, and attendees will receive a confirmation email or phone call from the naturalist leading the program. Click here to RSVP. 

Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Series

The world’s best two-wheel racers converge on AT&T Stadium for the annual race on Saturday, February 22, 2025.  The indoor and outdoor seasons of the SuperMotocross World Championship series consist of 17 Supercross races and 11 Pro Motocross races, providing 28 rounds of racing building towards the 2025 SuperMotocross Playoffs and World Championship Final. Gates Open / Practice & Qualifying starts at 11:30 a.m. FanFest hours are 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies are at 6:00 p.m. with racing staring at 6:30 p.m. Tickets and FanFest Passes are available now on SeatGeek.com.

Black History Month Artist Reception

Enjoy a cultivated evening of culture by perusing a stunning artist gallery by local Black artists 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. Live music, light bites, and beautiful artistry will fill the library during this night of class and elegance. Cocktail attire requested. 

Pack the Park: UTA vs. Tarleton State University: A Nationally Televised Basketball Game

The UTA's men's basketball team will take on Tarleton State University in a Western Athletic Conference game that has been selected to air nationally on ESPNU. Tip off will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at College Park Center. Come and be a part of history, as UTA aims to set a new attendance record for College Park Center. Tickets are available for purchase here. Stick around after the game because the fun will continue with a post-game concert featuring K Camp.

A Night at Hogwarts: The Music of Harry Potter

Witches, wizards, and muggles, throw on your robes and hop aboard the Hogwarts Express for a magical evening as the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings the enchanting world of Harry Potter to life! It takes place 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Journey through unforgettable musical moments from the films that have cast a spell over generations. From the soaring strings of “Hedwig’s Theme” to the thrilling “Nimbus 2000,” and the majestic beauty of “Fawkes the Phoenix,” this concert will transport you straight to the wizarding world. The symphony will transfigure the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts into the Great Hall of Hogwarts, where music and magic combine for a spellbinding night. Don your house colors, grab your wands, and prepare for a symphony of sorcery that promises excitement, wonder, and bravery in the face of dark forces! Cloaks, wands, and other wizard-wear is encouraged for this magical music journey! NOTE: Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts has a clear bag policy for all events. Click here for ticket information.

Sunday Brunch

Ventana Grille at the Tierra Verde Golf Club clubhouse is now serving brunch from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. each Sunday. Menu items include four savory Eggs Benedict entrées, Shrimp-N-Grits, Ginger Salmon, and their favorite - Napoleon's Last Meal, a buttermilk fried chicken breast over bourbon French toast and served with maple syrup! Guests can also order off of our à la carte menu, making the Sunday Brunch a great option for families, picky eaters or those with smaller appetites. Reservations Welcomed: 817-548-5047.