{"id":301886,"date":"2026-05-20T20:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T20:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/301886\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T20:38:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T20:38:08","slug":"free-fun-events-in-arlington-may-21-27-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/301886\/","title":{"rendered":"Free & Fun Events in Arlington: May 21-27, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published on May 20, 2026<\/p>\n


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By Office of Communication<\/p>\n

Enjoy these free and fun events scheduled across The American Dream City from May 21-27, 2026. Check back each week for a new list of family-friendly activities!<\/p>\n

Texas Authors Book Club \u2013 Attica Locke, Black Water Rising<\/p>\n

Readers and mystery lovers can dive into Texas crime fiction on Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fielder House Museum<\/a> during the Texas Authors Book Club<\/a> discussion of Black Water Rising<\/a> by Attica Locke<\/a>. Known for her gripping storytelling and sharp social commentary, Locke\u2019s award-nominated novel blends suspense, history, and politics into a compelling Texas-set mystery. The monthly gathering offers a welcoming space for readers to explore influential Texas authors and engage in thoughtful discussion.<\/p>\n

DreamFest<\/p>\n

DreamFest<\/a> returns on May 22\u201324 at Levitt Pavilion<\/a>, bringing three nights of free live music, food, vendors, and family fun to downtown Arlington during Memorial Day weekend. As part of Arlington\u2019s 150th anniversary<\/a> celebration, the festival transforms the Levitt lawn into a high-energy community gathering filled with live entertainment and activities for all ages.<\/p>\n

The weekend kicks off on Friday, May 22 from 7\u201310 p.m. with Motown favorites Martha and the Vandellas, along with performances by the Parker & Pat Duo and the Levitt Youth Spotlight artists. On Saturday, May 23, festivities begin at 5 p.m. with Texas country artists Adysen Malek, Mike Ryan, and headliner Wade Bowen taking the stage. DreamFest wraps up on Sunday, May 24 from 7\u201310 p.m. with a Tejano celebration featuring Grupo Pression and acclaimed artist Marcos Orozco. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, artisan vendors, lawn games, and a festive atmosphere all weekend long.<\/p>\n

Memorial Day Service<\/p>\n

The community is invited to honor the nation\u2019s fallen heroes during the Memorial Day Service<\/a> on Monday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Park<\/a>, 3600 W. Arkansas Ln. Hosted by the Arlington Veterans Park Foundation, the ceremony will include a wreath-laying at the Memorial to the Fallen, patriotic music from the Arlington Community Band and Good Times Chorus, and a presentation of the colors by The University of Texas at Arlington Maverick Battalion.<\/p>\n

Storytime with Arlington Museum of Art<\/p>\n

Families can enjoy a creative morning at Storytime with Arlington Museum of Art<\/a> on Wednesday, May 27 from 11 a.m.\u201312 p.m. at the Arlington Museum of Art<\/a>. This special summer storytime, hosted in the museum\u2019s Children\u2019s Gallery, combines fun stories about sweets and baking with a hands-on \u201cBake Up Some Pop Art Donuts\u201d craft inspired by bold colors and pop art design. Click here to register.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tea Time! The Boba Revolution<\/p>\n

Bubble tea takes center stage at Tea Time! The Boba Revolution<\/a> on Wednesday, May 27 from 6:30\u20137:30 p.m. at the East Library & Recreation Center<\/a>. This flavorful program explores the history and global popularity of boba tea while giving attendees the chance to sip and learn about one of today\u2019s most beloved drinks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on May 20, 2026 By Office of Communication Enjoy these free and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":241154,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[150,152,151],"class_list":["post-301886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arlington","tag-arlington","tag-arlington-headlines","tag-arlington-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301886","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=301886"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/301886\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/241154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=301886"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=301886"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=301886"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}