Arlington’s Weekend Buzz: May 2-4
By Office of Communication
Posted on May 02, 2014, May 02, 2014

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Movies in the Park - Frankenweenie

Looking for an affordable family outing for an upcoming Friday night? Look no further. The City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department and the Arlington Southwest Little League will show the movie Frankenweenie at the Martin Luther King Jr Sports Center. The movie will begin at dusk (around 8 pm) on a movie screen that will be set up just north of the playground. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the great outdoors with the kids. Refreshments will be available at the concession stand within the park. All concession sales benefit Arlington Southwest Little League.

Back to the Moon for Good @ UTA Planetarium

Watch a documentary about teams from all over the world competing to develop equipment that will enable us to stay on the moon longer.Shows are 6:00 p.m. on Friday and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, children and students, $3 for UTA students

2014 Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas @ GlobeLife Park

Take a walk for a good cause, walk to cure arthritis. Walk to help end a disease that costs our state 1% of its gross domestic product. The event features a three-mile and one-mile course, with arthritis information and activities for the entire family. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dogs. Help raise funds to find a cure for arthritis, then come together to support each other and walk.

Mary's House - Shop For Mom Expo

Need gift ideas for Mother's Day? Go to the Shop For Mom Expo and enjoy the music, food and fun for the kids, while shopping for mom.

28th Annual Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Love sports and music? Head to Mavericks Stadium at UT-Arlington and enjoy Scottish food, music and sport at the Scottish Festival and Highland Games. This three-day festival hosts top Scottish musicians, professional & amateur athletes, champion highland dancers, bagpipe bands, dog competition, great food and much more.Tickets are $12-418 for adults; $5-$8 for children.

The Kid's Cancer Buzz-Off

This Sunday, AT&T Stadium will host the One Mission Kid's Cancer Buzz-Off, a fun and unforgettable event where participants shave their heads in honor and support of kids with cancer. Participants raise money by asking family and friends to sponsor their participation. All proceeds from the Kid's Cancer Buzz-Off support vital programs and services that are helping to ease the physical, emotional and financial toll of pediatric cancer on patients and their families.

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