Arlington to Celebrate 150 Years with Time Capsule & Tree Planting

Published on October 30, 2026

By the Office of Communication

The community is invited to join the City of Arlington at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at Rotary Dream Park in Downtown for a historic milestone event: the City of Arlington’s 150th Anniversary Signature Tree Planting and Time Capsule Ceremony.

This special gathering will celebrate both the city’s rich roots and its promising future. As part of the festivities, the City will plant a signature tree, commemorating its ambitious yearlong initiative to plant 150 trees each month across Arlington. The 95-gallon Chinquapin Oak will be planted on the west side of Rotary Dream Park, one of the gateways to Downtown and near where Arlington got its start along the rail line in 1876.

In addition to the tree planting, officials and community members will dedicate and install a special time capsule. Packed with items donated by numerous local organizations, the time capsule captures the diverse people, places, and experiences that define Arlington in 2026. The capsule is set to be opened in 2126, when Arlington celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Made possible with generous support from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, these projects ensure a lasting green legacy and a preserved snapshot of history for generations to come.

Event Details

• What: City of Arlington 150th Anniversary Signature Tree Planting & Time Capsule Ceremony
• When: 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
• Where: Rotary Dream Park, 100 E. Front St., Downtown Arlington
• Parking: Free parking is available throughout Downtown, including along Front Street, inside the 101 Center parking garage, and along Abram, Center, and Mesquite streets.
• Admission: Free and open to the public.

Visit Arlington150.com for more historical articles, photos and events planned throughout 2026.