Weekend Buzz: Oct. 24-26, 2025
Published on October 23, 2025
By Office of Communication
Here are a few ways you can enjoy your weekend in The American Dream City.
UTA Volleyball Student Appreciation Night
UTA Volleyball faces California Baptist in a WAC Showdown at the College Park Center 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. For UTA volleyball's Student Appreciation Night, all students in attendance will have a chance to win a $100 gift card. Learn more about tickets.
Mary Poppins Jr at Theatre Arlington
The 2025 Family Series continues Mary Poppins Jr at Theatre Arlington. It is practically perfect in every way Broadway JR musical featuring a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure! Showtimes are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Learn more about tickets. It runs until Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.
Game of Thrones: The Exhibition
Fans of HBO’s epic fantasy series Game of Thrones are invited to journey into the world of Westeros like never before. Game of Thrones™: The Exhibition, runs until Sunday, April 5, 2026, showcasing an immersive collection of original costumes worn by the iconic characters, props from the show, and a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the groundbreaking series. Learn more about ticket prices.
Tricks and Treats
Experience thrills for the whole family during our daytime, family-friendly event with activities and shows that will have you laughing, cheering, and creating unforgettable memories together at Six Flags Over Texas for Tricks and Treats starting select days until Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. This is an all-new fall festival with family-friendly activities, Trick-or-Treat Trail, and world-class family rides. Live shows, most activities, and most rides included with park admission; Food, drink, and merchandise require separate purchase. Learn more about Tricks and Treats products and tickets.
Oktoberfest presented by Cash App
Capture the spirit of Bavaria and enjoy premium beers and authentic German food during Oktoberfest at Six Flags Over Texas. Inspired by more than 200 years of history, our Oktoberfest offers a breadth of live entertainment and family-friendly activities for all ages. Learn more about Oktoberfest products and tickets.
Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®
Brave the night for spine-tingling chills throughout the park: from ambient Scare Zones to scary-good live shows and coasters under the night sky during Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® at Six Flags Over Texas. Horror fans can unlock additional fears with our sensational, pay-to-panic Haunted Mazes! Learn more about Fright Fest products and tickets.
The World of Pumpkin Nights
Started in the patch, and now we're here. Born from a passion for local artistry and the ethereal magic of the season, Howell Family Farms mission sidestepped the usual gore and scares of Halloween, choosing instead to embrace the warmth and wonder of fall. At Pumpkin Nights, you'll journey through a half-mile trail dotted with the Forbidden City, a Pirate’s Cove, and other lands, all illuminated by over 7,500 meticulously hand-carved real and artificial pumpkins. But the magic doesn't end there; at The Village, where fall food, fire dancing, and games set the mood for an unforgettable night. Prices vary depending on if it's a weeknight or a weekend. Tickets must be purchased online. You can also choose your time. Pumpkin Nights run from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Parking is $10.00. Cash or card is accepted. For their team to safely park all guests on busy evenings, parking lines may last up to 30 minutes. Please plan accordingly.
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 LIBYouthServices@arlingtontx.gov.
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 LIBYouthServices@arlingtontx.gov.
CS4Kids
CS stands for Computer Science! This is hands- introduction to computer science is for kids ages 9-12. Come join friends from Frontier STEM Academy as they teach an eight-week course with hands-on sessions where students are able to get inside the desktop and learn components like CPU, GPU, and RAM. Work with your classmates to build a computer at the end of the course. The last course takes place 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. This program is designed for tweens and registration is required. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (817) 459-6900 or by email at LIBYouthServices@arlingtontx.gov.
Trail or Treat
Put on your costumes and join the annual Trail or Treat event at Bob Cooke Park 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025! Families are invited to enjoy a safe and festive trick-or-treat experience along the decorated trail filled with fun, candy, and Halloween spirit. It's a perfect way to celebrate the fall season together! This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
Art After Dark: Halloween
Explore your creative side in this after hours artsy program for adults 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the Northeast Branch Community Room. In this Halloween edition, participate in a variety of spooky crafts including creating your own spell book, DIY pumpkin spice sugar scrub, ghost rocks, and more. No registration required.
Spooktober Family Carnival
Celebrate the spooky season with friends and family at the Southwest Branch of the Arlington Public Library 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025! Enjoy a spook-tacular storytime and dress up in your best costume to wow others during the Costume Contest in the individual and family categories. There will be plenty of music, crafts, activities, and opportunities to fill your arms with sweet treats! The storytime will start at 6:00pm and the winner of the door prize will be announced at 7:00 p.m. The Costume Contest will be split into categories by age, with one designated for families with group costumes. Early Learning & School Age will be at 6:15 p.m. Family will be at 6:30 p,m. Tween & Teen will be at 6:45 p.m. Participants may enter both as an individual in their age range and with family in the Family category. Prizes awarded will be age appropriate for each category.
Costume Guidelines
- No weapons of any kind may be part of the costume. This includes foam swords and plastic throwing stars.
- At no point during the event will APL assume responsibility for costume components. Costume props and accessories are the responsibility of the wearer and their adult.
- Costume components may not impede the flow of event traffic or another patron's experience at the event. (e.g., large wings, trailing capes)
- Any patron wearing a costume that displays hateful or discriminatory language will not be eligible for a prize.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (817) 459-6900 or by email at LIBYouthServices@arlingtontx.gov.
Shows at Arlington Music Hall
The Arlington Music Hall has shows you can enjoy starting 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, it’s Gunhild Carling Sweden’s Queen of Swing, and then 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, it’s Mark Lowry.
De'Sha Britton
De'Sha started singing at 5, in church, she began writing at 14, now she will entertain with her Rythm & Blues style, 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the F6 Art Lounge. Come enjoy an intimate live music performance.
Witch, Please! Its Bingo Loco
Show up in your favorite costume. Bingo Loco is back and spookier than ever starting 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, inside the Shift4 Arena! They’re bringing the chaos x2. Get ready for a night full of wild games, epic prizes, and outrageous entertainment at Texas Live! Expect top-tier hosts, SURPRISING performances, and dance-offs. This isn’t your grandma’s bingo—it’s a rated-R party and for those 21 years of age and older. Learn more about tickets.
Sanford Spotlight Live Music
Join the Sanford House 8-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in the restaurant and bar beforehand for dinner or enjoy our bar menu available during the show! Enjoy Latin Express. Open seating: first come first serve and cash bar + food available for purchase. Learn more about tickets.
Free Haunted House in Downtown Arlington
The 3rd annual Haunted House event takes place in and outside The Chosen One Ink 8:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct. 24, Saturday, Oct. 25, and Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Live actors, animatronics, piercing specials and free candy for the gools and goblins! Children are welcome with an adult! Come join for a fun and safe time. Feel free to wear any kind of costume clothing and get in The Halloween Spirit!
Lake Arlington Garden Activity Day
Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District are working with local conservation stakeholders and community groups to restore native prairie and wildflowers to 2.75 acres of land adjacent to the Lake Arlington Dam 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. This gated area at 5500 Lake Arlington Drive also features demonstration garden beds with native plants.
2025 Dallas All Pro Dad Experience
Join All Pro Dad at AT&T Stadium for a Saturday morning you’ll never forget 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025! It starts when you and your child experience the thrill of stepping onto the field where the Dallas Cowboys play. You’ll spend the next few hours connecting with your kids with plenty of fun and interactive family moments, plus some practical fatherhood tips to put into practice. You won’t want to miss this memorable Dallas All Pro Dad Experience, created just for you and your kids! All Pro Dad Experiences cater specifically to elementary + middle school aged kids. Learn more about tickets.
Downtown Arlington Farmers Market
The Downtown Arlington Farmers Market runs every Saturday through November from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Front and Center Streets. The market will feature fresh, locally-source produce, unique artisan goods and community connection.
Brunch & Yoga at Sanford House
Come enjoy an outdoor practice in the lush and green Grand Courtyard of the Sanford House Inn 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. You’ll start with an all-levels, outdoor practice followed by delicious brunch noms from Restaurant506. Your ticket includes an hour of yoga, a free mimosa, and 10% off brunch at the Sanford House. While enjoying your mimosa, feel free to stay and explore the courtyard, dine at the in-house restaurant, or continue your self-care with a trip to the Sanford Spa and Salon across the street. Bring your own mat and water. Be sure to call in for a reservation at Restaurant 506 to ensure a table right after Yoga! Limited number of tickets so pre-registration IS required!
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 Grounds and Gold from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
Creature Feature: the Virginia opossum
Head to River Legacy Nature Center 2-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, for this month’s Creature Features, as you get to know Peaches, our Virginian opossum and learn about its adaptations, behavior, lifestyle, natural history, etc. Visit River Legacy’s website for RSVP information.
3D Printing: Halloween
Learn the basics of the TinkerCAD software and then watch your design take shape before your eyes in the 3D printer. It takes place 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library’s Tinker Room. This class is limited to the first 8 in attendance and is appropriate for ages 9+. Children ages 9-12 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class.
DFW Metro Out of the Darkness Walk
The 2025 DFW Metro Out of the Darkness Walk is a heartfelt event organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) North Texas Chapter to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. Scheduled to start 4 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Levitt Pavilion Arlington, this walk brings together community members, friends, families, and supporters to honor those affected by suicide and to promote a culture of openness and support around mental health issues. There is no registration fee to attend a Community Walk but registration is required.
Toddler Halloween Party
Join a spooktacular Halloween bash perfect for your little goblins 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at The Beacon Recreation Center! This enchanting event invites toddlers and their parents to dive into the Halloween spirit with costumes galore. Whether you’re a fairy-tale princess, a miniature superhero, or a pint-sized pirate, this party is your playground! Dress up with your children for a magical afternoon filled with delightful games, bewitching activities, and yummy treats. You must register for the event that costs $8.
Halloween Costume Bar Crawl
Calling all ghouls, goblins, and spooky spirits! Get ready to haunt Downtown Arlington with its Halloween Costume Bar Crawl 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025! Dress up in your scariest, funniest, or most creative costume and join us for a night of frightful fun and themed drinks.
Crawl Schedule:
- 7 p.m.: Meet and greet at Gilligan's for a spooky welcome drink
- 8 p.m.: Tokyo Station
- 8:30 p.m.: Cheba Hut
- 9 p.m.: Run through the Haunted House @ Chosen One Tattoo
- 9:30 p.m.: Division Brewing
- 10 p.m.: Hooligan’s
- 10:30 p.m.: End the night back at Gilligan's for a final round of drinks
Learn more about tickets.
Fight Night Live!
Fight Night Live! is the ultimate watch party for the upcoming UFC 321 matches at Texas Live! Grab your crew and catch all the action in Sports & Social Arlington, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Enjoy multiple screens for viewing, drink specials, live entertainment, games, giveaways and more. RSVP for free.
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 their 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.
NFL Sunday Ticket
From Kickoff to Last Call, Every NFL Game is a Home Game — NFL Sunday Ticket lives at Texas Live! every Sunday during the NFL season. Every NFL matchup, larger-than-life on 100 ft screens with DJs keeping the hype alive all day long. Add interactive games, cold drinks, and unbeatable food — only at Texas Live! Reserve your seat now.
Starlight Court Fantasy High Tea
Gather for a Fantasy Evening Tea at the event center on the edge of Lake Arlington 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at the Kathryn Wilemon Lake House Event Center. Come dressed in your most exquisite Fairytale attire as lords and ladies of the Starlight Court. The event benefits the food bank of 6 Stones Mission Network. Suitable for teens and adults. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Learn more about tickets.
Jorge Lozano H: Libera La Fiera
Get ready for a show where comedy, motivation, and emotion come together in an experience that will make you laugh, reflect, and cry. In his new show, "Libera la Fiera," Jorge Lozano H. invites you to discover the power within you to overcome your fears, free yourself from the chains of your past, and face life with strength and courage. It takes place 8-10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at Texas Hall. With live testimonials, powerful revelations, and his unique style that blends humor and empowerment, Jorge will guide you through an emotional roller coaster to challenge your comfort zone and find that "beast" in your soul. Learn more about tickets.