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

Symphony Arlington: Eldred Marshall

 Symphony Arlington presents pianist Eldred Marshall 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Arlington Music Hall. Get your tickets on the organization’s website.

Bug Squad: Created by Omaha Children’s Museum

 Immerse yourself into an imaginative world where insects don’t just have super abilities… they are superheroes! Meet the Bug Squad this fall at River Legacy Nature Center, this visiting exhibit features talking animatronic members of the Bug Squad. Guests will learn about each of their superhero stories, super abilities, and the unique traits they use each day. It runs through Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Check River Legacy website for holiday or other closed dates and ticket information. 

Arlington MLK Four-Day Celebration 

 The annual Arlington Martin Luther King. Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration is set for Jan. 17-20, 2025. As one of the largest celebrations in the state, this four-day event attracts thousands of Arlington-area residents each year. The theme for this year’s festivities, organized by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee, is “Advancing the Dream: Choosing Connection over Division.” Click here for a complete list of family friendly activities that celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King. 

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].

Fluid Art

 Fluid art or pour painting with acrylic is a fun and exciting way to create beautiful abstract art 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at Catalyst Creative Arts. You will use various colored and premixed acrylic paints on a 16 x 20 or 18 x 24-inch canvas. Our artists will instruct you through several fluid art techniques and work with you as you complete your project. Paintings will be left to dry for 72 hours at the studio and then varnished by our artist before they can be picked up. No experience necessary. Recommended for 8 years and up. All materials provided.

The Luke Combs Experience

 Get ready to sing your heart out to “Beer Never Broke My Heart” and all your favorite Luke Combs hits as Like Combs takes the stage at Texas Live! Show starts at 8 p.m. This tribute band delivers all the energy, passion, and unforgettable tunes of the country music superstar. Click here to reserve your table. 

Arlington Pacers

 Arlington Pacers is an Audiobook based book club and walking group that meets on the third Saturday of every month in one of Arlington's parks. This month, you will be walking the trails at the beautiful River Legacy Park in the Raccoon Run Parking Lot (701 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006). Bring a water bottle, headphones, and some comfortable walking shoes! The audiobook theme this month will be Historical Fiction. You can use Libby or Hoopla to find free audiobooks through the Arlington Public Library. Read whatever you like! Just be prepared to share!

Texas Rangers Fan Fest 

 You’ll have a chance to celebrate the team 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 at Globe Life Field for Texas Rangers Fan Fest. Get autographs from Rangers players and alumni, enjoy Q&A sessions with players and legends, visit our Baseball Card Show, run the bases, go deep in the Wiffle ball home run derby, and much more. The Grand Slam Team Store will also be fully stocked with Texas Rangers merchandise! Concessions will be open during Fan Fest. And parking is FREE! Tickets are just $10 for kids 3-14 and $20 for adults. Click here for ticket information. 

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. 

 Both exhibitions open to the public Saturday, Jan. 17, 2025. 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. 

Spice Club

 Enjoy the recipe swap 12-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at the Southeast Branch Library’s Community Room. Attendees can submit a recipe and photo of the dish that they will briefly talk about at the meeting. Please email Aaron Remotigue at [email protected] for more information. At Spice Club, you will learn about a different spice every month. Attend to discover a spice and receive a take-and-make kit featuring a variety of unique spices, herbs, or blends. Check out new cookbooks and recipes or bring a favorite recipe of yours to share! 

Each kit will include:

•  Information about the featured spice, its history with a few facts;
•  two simple recipe suggestions;
• Small packet of the featured spice to try.

No registration required.

Show at Arlington Music Hall

The Arlington Music Hall has a show you can enjoy starting 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, Bricks In The Wall the Sight and Sound of Pink Floyd. Click on the event for ticket information.  

Fight Night Live! 

Fight Night Live! is the ultimate watch party for the upcoming matches at Texas Live! Grab your crew and catch all the action for UFC 311 in Sports & Social Arlington, 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Enjoy multiple screens for viewing, drink specials, live entertainment, games, giveaways and more. 

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 our 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.  

Water Marbling On Silk Scarf at Catalyst Creative Arts

 The Water Marbling on Silk Scarf class at Catalyst Creative Arts takes place 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. This addictive activity is fun for all ages! In this class, paint is applied to the surface of a special water bath. Floating the colors in our custom-built water marbling trays, combs, rakes and a stylus are used to create a one of a kind masterpiece silk scarf. The class begins with their artist giving instructions and making the first water marbled scarf to demonstrate multiple design techniques. Each person's first scarf is $48. Additional scarves per person are $30. We prepare the exact amount of material ahead of time for each class. No refunds or credits for cancellations less than 24 hours in advance or for no shows. Click here to register.