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<\/p>\nPublished on September 02, 2026<\/p>\n
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By the Office of Communication<\/p>\n
Downtown Arlington<\/a> will celebrate the city\u2019s 150th anniversary<\/a> during the next First Thursdays event<\/a> from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 3, 2026. The free celebration will feature live music, family activities and themed experiences throughout the district.<\/p>\n A drone\u2011captured community photo will take place on the Levitt Pavilion lawn where attendees will form a giant \u201c150\u201d with assistance from design firm MMA Texas. Starting at 5 p.m., visitors may check in on the Levitt lawn, pick up a free Arlington 150th T\u2011shirt while supplies last, enjoy live music and grab limited birthday cookies provided by Marquez Bakery. Restrooms at the Levitt Pavilion, City Hall and the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library will be open for anyone wanting to change into their shirts. At 5:30 p.m., event staff will begin staging attendees on the lawn. The drone photo shoot will run from 5:45 to 6 p.m. RSVP is recommended<\/a>. After the photo, guests are encouraged to stay and enjoy the rest of September First Thursdays.<\/p>\n Hurtado BBQ will host patio music and a mural painting session, and Knapp Heritage Park will offer cabin tours and Arlington History Walking Tours.<\/p>\n The Arlington 150th Sticker Scavenger Hunt will lead visitors to six Downtown stops before collecting a limited-edition sticker at Theatre Arlington.<\/p>\n Collect stickers at these locations:<\/p>\n
Theatre Arlington will present a short cabaret at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., and before each performance, the Arlington Master Chorale will preview its fall concert at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. Frost Bank will offer free face painting, popcorn and sodas. Music will fill the streets through Arlington Amplified performers and Symphony Arlington\u2019s classical selections.<\/p>\n Important Notes for Attendees<\/p>\n
Parking Information<\/p>\n Free parking is available at the following locations:<\/p>\n
\nDowntown Library (100 S. Center St.): 150th Badge Sticker
\nBig Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Tarrant County (205 W. Main St.): Mineral Well Sticker
\nColiseum Comics (400 E. Division St.): Sports Sticker
\nAnn\u2019s Natural Grocer (101 E. Abram St.): UTA Sticker
\nRocketbelly (300 E. Abram St.): Six Flags Over Texas Sticker
\nDonna\u2019s Gift Closet (300 E. Front St., Suite 140): Railroad Sticker
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\nAbram Street will be closed between S. Pecan Street and S. Center Street from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
\nArrive early for the drone photo, cabaret shows and mural celebration.
\nMost activities are outdoors, so check the weather and dress accordingly.
\nArlington Water Utilities will set up a free water station on Abram Street between City Hall and the Levitt Pavilion.
\nComfortable walking shoes are recommended due to multiple activity locations.
\nFree T\u2011shirts and cookies are limited and available first come, first served.
\nThe event is family friendly with activities suited for children.
\nBring a phone for photos, scavenger hunt stickers and QR\u2011based information.
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\nBack\u2011in street parking along Abram Street between South West Street and Weeks Avenue and along Main Street between South West Street and South Pecan Street.
\nLot at 200 W. Front St.
\nLot at 201 W. Abram St.
\nFirst Baptist Church lots at 200 W. South St., 301 S. Center and 401 S. Center St.
\nStreet parking along West and East\u00a0Front Street.
\nStreet parking along South Street between South West Street and East South Street.
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