Pumpkin Nights at Howell Farms in Arlington

At Pumpkin Nights, you will set out on a Halloween walking path unlike anything you have ever experienced. You will discover 10-foot-tall Jack-o-Lanterns, the world’s largest pumpkin guitar, a flying 40-foot handmade dragon, a life-size pumpkin pirate ship, and more fantastic surprises built by our artists using over 5,000 hand-carved real and synthetic pumpkins. It takes place at Howell Farms, located at 4016 W Division St in Arlington. It runs from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 until Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Visit the Pumpkin Nights website for more information. 

Fright Fest continues at Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags Over Texas’ Fright Fest features haunted houses, scare zones, and spine-chilling live entertainment. Six Flags Over Texas, your destination for Halloween frights. Discover your scream! Visit Six Flags Over Texas’ website for more information.

Dottie Parents’ Night Out 

Enjoy a night out while you have some fun with Arlington Parks and Recreation at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center 6:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Parents' Night Out is a great opportunity for youth to hang out after school playing games, doing crafts and more while you enjoy an evening to relax. Click here to register.

Big Tex Run at Texas Live!

Do you love BIG runs, race medals, beers & slabs of delicious Texas BBQ? Then you're going to love the Big Tex Run. Join in for a 2nd Annual Texas tradition 8:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 deep in the heart of DFW, at Texas Live! Run the beautiful streets of Arlington in your super-comfy custom Big Tex Run tank top and enjoy scenic views of Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium & the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Field. Then finish the run back at Texas Live! for a BIG Celebration with free celebratory beers from no other than local Texas Brewery, Revolver Brewing. You can even pop those free beers open with your custom Big Tex Run race medal with built-in bottle opener. It's more than just a run, it's an all-inclusive experience you and your family and friends surely won't want to miss! Register here. 

A Knight’s Tale comes to the Arlington Museum of Art

Arlington Museum of Art’s newest exhibition is A Knight’s Tale opens Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. From the renowned collection of the Museo Stibbert in Florence, Italy, stunning examples of European arms and armor will fill our galleries this winter. One hundred and thirty rare objects, including full suits of armor, mounted equestrian figures, helmets, swords, and other weaponry, tell the tale of the European knight from the Middle Ages and Renaissance through the medieval revival of the nineteenth century. The exhibition explores the historical and functional contexts of arms and armor of this period while also highlighting the undeniable craftsmanship, beauty and artistic appeal. You can purchase tickets at the Museum or on the Museum’s website. The exhibition runs through Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.

Halloween Zumba – BOO-mba!

Join Arlington Parks and Recreation 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at The Beacon Recreation Center for some spook-tacular fun with our Halloween-themed Zumba dance event. Come dressed up and dance with "thrill". Prizes will be given out for best costume. Click here to register. 

Arlington Art Dealers Association's Fall Gallery Event 

The Arlington Art Dealers Association hosts its Fall Gallery Event 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at the College Town Renaissance Center, located at 1209 W. Abram Street in Arlington and The Upstairs Gallery, located at 1038 W. Abram Street in Arlington. The Arlington Art Dealers Association (AADA) is a federally recognized not-for-profit 501(C)(3) organization.  AADA was formed to promote opportunities among the city's art galleries, schools, and museums.  We are here to create a unified voice of advocacy for the arts (in all its forms). AADA has worked with independent galleries, art organizations, museums, and art supporters in and around the great city of Arlington, Texas. They are committed to developing, fostering, and stimulating a thriving arts community by creating opportunities for local venues to invite residents, visitors, established and emerging artists, and collectors to celebrate and experience the arts.  AADA has successfully revived the tradition of gallery night  with Arlington Arts Night. AADA looks forward to further promoting the arts with plans for extending arts education outreach to students of all ages, as well as by cultivating internship opportunities and scholarship awards for young and emerging artists. Visit AADA's website for more information. 

Cupcake Wars 

Join Arlington Parks and Recreation 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at Cliff Nelson Recreation Center and use your imagination and creativity to bake and decorate an award-winning cupcake! All food and cooking supplies will be provided. Ages 7-12 welcome. $15 per participant. Click here to register.

‘Paw-Maste’ in the Park!

Enjoy a human yoga class for all levels featuring adoptable dogs from Arlington Animal Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Oct. 22, 2022 at Tails N' Trails Dog Park adjacent to the Animal Services Center. $10 donation to our heartworm treatment assistance program is required to participate. Help the shelter dogs in need. Space is limited! Click here to sign up. This event is outdoors. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Please bring your own yoga mat and water.

Cowboys defend homefield against Lions

America’s Team returns to The American Dream City, as your hometown Cowboys host the Detroit Lions 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 at AT&T Stadium. Limited tickets are available at SeatGeek.com.