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The Lights at Interlochen, one of the largest and longest running holiday traditions in North Texas, is back for the 2024 season! Each year, more than 200 homeowners in this northwest Arlington neighborhood celebrate the season by decorating their homes with festive lights and holiday-themed displays. Admission is free.
The public is invited to drive through the neighborhood from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. each night, Dec. 14, 2024 – Dec. 25, 2024. All motorists must enter Interlochen from Westwood Drive at Randol Mill Road.
Visitors should expect to spend about an hour traveling the full route once they enter the neighborhood. This is an extremely popular attraction and wait times to enter the neighborhood often exceed an hour – therefore, visitors are strongly encouraged to get in line before 9 p.m.
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The Light Park, Texas Christkindl Market, Photos with Santa, Holiday Lights Parade, and the Lights at Interlochen are just a few ways you can enjoy your weekend in The American Dream City.
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Arlington Parks & Recreation offers Winter Camp for children ages 5 to 13 at five recreation centers. Winter Camp enrollment fees range from $105-$140 per child per week, depending on the location.
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Ready to step into the fairytale? Tickets are on sale now for The Royal Masquerade, which is the theme of the Arlington Parks and Recreation’s 2025 Sweetheart Dance.
Don your finest mask and gown and join us for dancing, dessert and enchantment at the Bob Duncan Center on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Dances will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Registration is $31 per person if tickets are purchased between Dec. 1, 2024, and Jan. 17, 2025. Late registration is $41 per person if purchased between Jan. 18 and Feb. 9, 2025.
Individual tickets include a corsage, light refreshments, dessert, a professional photographer to capture the experience, keepsake souvenir tickets onsite, and a parting gift for young guests.
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The 20th annual Holiday Lights Parade in Downtown Arlington is set for Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, with activities starting at 2 p.m. and ending around 9 p.m.
The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. at the intersection of Lampe and South streets. More than 100 entries, including floats, equestrian teams, drum lines and classic cars, are expected.
At the conclusion of the parade, Mayor Jim Ross and Santa Claus will flip the switch to light up the Downtown Christmas Tree, a spectacular 65-foot tree designed especially for Arlington. Following the Tree Lighting, bring your camera and take pictures with Santa at the Levitt Pavilion in Founders Plaza.
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All Arlington Public Libraries Closed
All Arlington Public libraries and the Passport Acceptance Facility will be closed on Friday, Dec. 13 for Staff Development Day. All locations will reopen for regular business hours on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Click here to visit the Virtual Library.
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Mobile Pet Adoption at The Parks Mall
Adorable, adoptable pets are looking for their forever home at this mobile pet adoption event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Parks Mall, 3891 S. Cooper St.
See Adoptable Pets
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Holiday Lights Parade
Bring your friends and family to enjoy the annual Holiday Lights Parade. Thousands of people will gather for the pageantry, which is followed by the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Founders Plaza, Downtown Arlington
Visit the Holiday Lights Parade Website
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive Public Meeting
The Public Works Department will hold a public meeting from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to provide information on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (Center Street) construction project.
Southeast Branch Library, 900 SE Green Oaks Blvd.
Learn more about this street project.
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Arlington City Council Meetings
The Arlington City Council will host an afternoon work session and an evening meeting.
City Hall, 101 W. Abram St.
View the meeting agendas here.
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