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<\/p>\nPublished on August 26, 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 August 27 – September 2, 2026. Check back each week for a new list of family-friendly activities!<\/p>\n
Summer Music Series<\/p>\n
Kick off your weekend with live music at the Summer Music Series<\/a> on Friday, Aug. 28 from 6\u20138 p.m. at Home Plate<\/a> at Texas Rangers Golf Club<\/a>. This week\u2019s featured artist, The Calamity Janes, will perform inside Home Plate while guests enjoy food and beverage specials throughout the evening.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no cover charge, and walk-ins are welcome as space allows, but advance registration is encouraged. RSVP by calling (817) 575-8299.<\/p>\n Paint with Me: Pop Art<\/p>\n Turn up the color and creativity at Paint with Me: Pop Art<\/a> on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 2\u20134 p.m. at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library<\/a>. Create a vibrant canvas inspired by the bold style of Pop Art while learning simple painting techniques in a fun, relaxed setting. All supplies are provided, and the class is open to ages 13 and up with space limited to the first 12 participants.<\/p>\n Creature Features: Turtles<\/p>\n Get up close with some shelled stars at Creature Features: Turtles<\/a> on Saturday, Aug. 29 at River Legacy Nature Center<\/a>. Meet Sweetness, an African mud turtle, and Dragonfruit, a diamondback terrapin, while learning about their unique adaptations, behaviors, and natural history.<\/p>\n The English session<\/a> runs from 2\u20132:30 p.m., followed by a Spanish session<\/a> from 2:30\u20133 p.m. RSVP is required for each session, and space is limited.<\/p>\n Lake Arlington Garden Activity Day<\/p>\n Get your hands dirty and help support local wildlife at Lake Arlington Garden Activity Day<\/a> on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 8\u201310 a.m. at the Lake Arlington Native Plant & Pollinator Garden. Join Arlington Water Utilities, Tarrant Regional Water District, and community partners as they work to restore native prairie and wildflowers to 2.75 acres near the Lake Arlington Dam.<\/p>\n Paws to Read<\/p>\n Give your young reader a furry audience at Paws to Read<\/a> on Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 4\u20135 p.m. at Southwest Branch Library<\/a>. Kids ages 5\u201312 can practice reading aloud with friendly therapy dogs in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Bring a favorite book or borrow one from the library.<\/p>\n Sign-ups are in person before the program, with 10-minute reading slots assigned based on arrival order. Space is limited to the number of dogs available.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on August 26, 2026
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