5 Events to Celebrate Independence Day in The American Dream City Published on June 23, 2026 From free fireworks to a patriotic hometown parade, the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau has put together a list of July 4th activities. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Holidays, Parks, Recreation & Culture
Prioritize Pet Safety During Independence Day Celebrations Published on June 22, 2026 Festivities and booming fireworks can create fearfulness in even the most confident of pets making it especially important for pet owners to take special precautions to keep their furry friends safe. Tagged as: , Animal Services, Holidays
2026 Juneteenth Closings and City Service Schedules in Arlington Published on June 12, 2026 Garbage and residential recycling pickups will occur in Arlington on Friday, June 19 as regularly scheduled. Tagged as: , Holidays
Enjoy Free Live Music at 5th Annual Arlington Juneteenth Celebration Published on June 11, 2026 The festival at Levitt Pavilion Arlington is presented in partnership with Service 1st Initiatives, Inc. and Iota Mu Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community, Holidays
Fireworks, Drones Planned for Light Up Arlington on July 5, 2026 Published on June 09, 2026 Arlington’s signature Independence Day celebration is getting bigger, brighter and more historic than ever. Light Up Arlington returns on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with an expanded fireworks and drone show. Tagged as: , Arts, Culture & Entertainment District, Community, Entertainment District, History, Holidays, Parks, Recreation & Culture
2026 Memorial Day Closings and City Service Schedules in Arlington Published on May 21, 2026 Garbage and residential recycling pickups will occur in Arlington on Monday as regularly scheduled. Tagged as: , Holidays
The Buzz Around Town: Meet Arlington’s Native Bees on May 20, 2026 Published on May 12, 2026 In honor of World Bee Day, join Arlington’s Stormwater Education Specialist for a free community presentation from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Southwest Branch Library. Tagged as: , Community, Holidays, Library, Public Works
Sales Tax Holiday for ENERGY STAR® Items Set for May 23-25, 2026 Published on May 12, 2026 The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of certain products this weekend. Tagged as: , Business, Holidays, Water Utilities
Sales Tax Holiday for Water-Efficient Products Set for May 23-25, 2026 Published on May 12, 2026 The Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of certain products this weekend. Tagged as: , Business, Holidays, Water Utilities
Arlington Pools & Splash Pads Open Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Published on May 11, 2026 The two family aquatic centers and the three outdoor splash pads remain open through Labor Day weekend, while the City's two smaller outdoor pools will close in August. Tagged as: , Community, Holidays, Parks, Recreation & Culture, Strengthen Our Communities