Free & Fun Events in Arlington: October 22-28, 2026

Published on October 21, 2026

By Office of Communication

Enjoy these free and fun events scheduled across The American Dream City from October 22-28, 2026. Check back each week for a new list of family-friendly activities!

Trail or Treat

Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a spook-tacular evening at Trail or Treat on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6–8 p.m. at Bob Cooke Park! Families can trick-or-treat along a decorated trail filled with candy, festive fun and Halloween spirit. It’s a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the spooky season!

WagO' Ween

Celebrate spooky season with your furry friends at Wag O' Ween on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tails ‘N Trails Dog Park, 950 SE Green Oaks Blvd. This free, family- and dog-friendly event features local vendors, food trucks, raffle prizes and a costume contest for pets and people. Dogs must remain on a 6-foot leash, and event parking is available at Venture High School with shuttles running throughout the day.

Monster Mashup Musical Concert

Get into the Halloween spirit with a live brass quintet performance on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4–6 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. Generation Brass will bring spooky favorites like Danse Macabre, The Addams Family theme and I Put a Spell on You to life, along with Beatles classics and beautiful classical selections. It’s a spirited musical mashup with something for the whole family to enjoy!

Spooktacular Family Karaoke

Grab the mic and get ready to sing your hearts out at Spooktacular Family Karaoke on Monday, Oct. 26, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Southwest Branch Library! Kids ages 5–12 can show off their favorite tunes, enjoy some spooky fun and celebrate Halloween with the whole family. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and the free event is open to the public with no registration required. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Spooky LEGO Free Play

Get creative with a spooky twist at Spooky LEGO Free Play on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4–5:30 p.m. at Ron Wright Lake Arlington Library! Kids ages 5–12 can use the library’s LEGO collection to build anything their imaginations dream up. Drop in anytime during the program and enjoy an afternoon of hands-on fun and creativity!