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Head over to Grease Monkey Burger Shop & Social Club in Downtown Arlington for live music this weekend. Photo Credit: Kimberly Yee

For a complete schedule of shows at UTA Planetarium, please visit www.uta.edu/planetarium or call 817-272-1183.

Clemson and Notre Dame are coming to North Texas for the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic.

End 2018 with a bang and ring in the new year at Lonestar NYE Live!, DFW’s biggest New Year’s Eve party at Texas Live! in Arlington.

Celebrate Division Brewing’s 3rd anniversary in Downtown Arlington this New Year’s Eve from 2 p.m. to midnight.

In collaboration with the Texas Rangers, Enchant Christmas lights the Texas skies at Globe Life Park November 23 through December 30, 2018.

Six Flags Over Texas’ brightest holiday celebration kicks off in The American Dream City now through Dec. 31!

2019 New Year Weekend Buzz: Arlington Events for Dec. 28, 2018-Jan. 1, 2019
By Office of Communication
Posted on December 28, 2018, December 28, 2018

Weekend Buzz airs on MyArlingtonTV from Thursday to Sunday. You can also check out the video on our YouTube channel.

1. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and College Football Playoff Semifinal Game at AT&T Stadium

The No. 2 Clemson Tigers and the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are coming to North Texas for the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. The game will kick off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 3 p.m. CT. Classic tickets sold through the Cotton Bowl office are sold out. Fans are being directed to go to Ticket Exchange, the official resale marketplace of the Classic. The College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will be televised by ESPN.

2. Lone Star NYE Live! at Texas Live!

End 2018 with a bang and ring in the new year at Lonestar NYE Live!, DFW's biggest New Year's Eve party at Texas Live! in Arlington. The fun kicks off at 8 PM (early access at 7 PM for Platinum and Gold ticket holders) December 31, 2018. Join Texas Live! for an unforgettable New Year's Eve experience packed with live music, multiple DJs, a complimentary champagne toast, ball drop, fireworks show brought to you by the Arlington CVB, confetti/cash cannons, party favors, and much more. For more information, please visit nye-live.com/texas.

3. 3rd Anniversary Celebration at Division Brewing

Celebrate Division Brewing's 3rd anniversary in Downtown Arlington this New Year's Eve from 2 p.m. to midnight. The venue will have returning favorites, new brews and spiffy glassware. Big Kat Burgers will be there slinging food for residents and visitors. The brewery first opened in December 2015 and is located at 506 E. Main St, Arlington, TX 76010. For more information, please call 682-276-1276 or visit https://divisionbrewing.com/.

4. Enchant Christmas at Globe Life Park

Back by popular demand, Enchant Christmas will once again illuminate North Texas skies with its World's Largest Christmas Light Maze & Market. Last year, more than 250,000 people unwrapped a new holiday tradition at the most scenic wonderland in Texas. This year, the family tradition will move inside Globe Life Park in The American Dream City, with a new heart-warming theme, an updated adventure in the light maze, and a larger, dazzling Artisans' Market. In collaboration with the Texas Rangers, Enchant Christmas lights the Texas skies through December 30, 2018. For tickets, please visit texasrangers.com/enchant.

5. Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas' brightest holiday celebration is now under way in The American Dream City! At this exclusive seasonal event, you'll find everything you need to celebrate the most wonderful time of year. Holiday in the Park is available on select dates now through Monday, Dec. 31. Here are seven incredible features at this year's event. The park will be open from 2-10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, Saturday, Dec. 29, and Sunday, Dec. 30 and from 12-7 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

6. Live Music at Grease Monkey Burger Shop & Social Club

Head over to Grease Monkey Burger Shop & Social Club in Downtown Arlington for live music this weekend. On Friday, December 28, 2018, enjoy Acoustic Hash with Brian Davis (Guitar/Vocals) and John Geyerman (Vocals/Guitar) from Fort Worth. On Saturday, December 29, 2018, residents and visitors can check out the Tristan Bugenis Trio, a local Alternative Pop/Rock/Country group. That show also starts at 9 p.m. Grease Monkey is located at 200 N Mesquite St, Arlington, TX 76011. For more information, please call 817-665-5454.

7. Shows at UTA Planetarium

UTA Planetarium continues to offer shows to residents and visitors. This includes Spacepark 360: Infinity, a planetarium show designed to recreate the experience of amusement park thrill rides, roller coasters, pendulums, inverters and more. For a complete schedule of shows and other inquiries, please visit www.uta.edu/planetarium or call 817-272-1183.

Ticket prices:

  • Adults - $6.00
  • Seniors, Children & Students - $4.00
  • UTA Students - $3.00
  • Children under 3 - Free
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