Published on October 14, 2026
By Office of Communication
Enjoy these free and fun events scheduled across The American Dream City from October 15-21, 2026. Check back each week for a new list of family-friendly activities!
Texas Authors Book Club: The Border Between Us by Rudy Ruiz
Explore a moving coming-of-age story at the Texas Authors Book Club on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Fielder Museum. This month’s selection, The Border Between Us by Rudy Ruiz, follows Ramón López, a Mexican American boy growing up along the U.S.-Mexico border as he navigates family challenges, identity and his dream of becoming an artist. This monthly book club is a collaboration between Arlington Public Library and the Arlington Historical Society, highlighting fiction and nonfiction rooted in Texas.
Levitt Pavilion Fall Series
Enjoy a weekend of free live music at Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 W. Abram St., Oct. 16–17, with performances starting at 7:10 p.m. Friday brings Grammy-winning Texas roots band Los Texmaniacs alongside conjunto group Conjunto Baraja de Oro for a night of energetic Tex-Mex music. Saturday, get ready to rock with In Halen, a high-energy Van Halen tribute band, and CB&J. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy two nights of music under the stars!
Loews Strolls
Join the City of Arlington’s Walktober challenge with Loews Strolls on Saturday, Oct. 17, fromf 9–10 a.m. Meet at Live! by Loews, 1600 E. Randol Mill Road, for a group warm-up before a relaxing 1.63-mile walk through Richard Greene Linear Park and its Caelum Moore Sculpture Garden. All ages and fitness levels are welcome, and complimentary self-parking is available in the hotel garage.
Create a Handprint Alien at Storytime
Little ones can enjoy stories and hands-on creativity at Storytime on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Arlington Museum of Art. Children will listen to a story before designing their own alien character using their handprints. Admission and parking are free, but registration is required.
The River that Made Texas: An Evening with Scot McFarlane
Discover how the Trinity River helped shape Texas during a special evening with river historian and author Scot McFarlane on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at River Legacy Nature Center. Celebrate the release of his new book, The River That Made Texas: A Forgotten History of the Trinity, with a meet-and-mingle from 6:30–7 p.m., followed by a presentation and audience Q&A. RSVP is required.