Weekend Buzz: 10 Events in The American Dream City for Dec. 21-23, 2018
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One of the largest holiday light displays in North Texas continues in Arlington for the 43rd year. Now through Christmas Day, the Arlington Police Department will setup traffic control posts from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. to help facilitate safe travel through the annual Interlochen Christmas Lights display. Drivers must enter the Interlochen neighborhood from Randol Mill Road at Westwood Drive. Admission is free. Click here to view the Interlochen Holiday Lights 2018 traffic map.
The NFL season continues this Sunday, December 23, 2018 with an NFC showdown between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-9) and your NFC East-leading Dallas Cowboys (8-6) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The team hopes to bounce back after a tough road loss last week to the Indianapolis Colts. Sunday's match-up is the last home game of the regular season. Kickoff is at noon CT and the game will be televised on FOX. For more information on AT&T Stadium and its upcoming events, visit ATTStadium.com.
Arlington's beloved Texas Christkindl Market returns for its eighth season this weekend! From now through Dec. 23, The Plaza at Texas Live! will transform into a unique holiday shopping experience. Modeled after Arlington's sister Christmas city, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, this cozy version of an Arlington favorite will offer beautiful holiday decorations and handmade gifts for everyone on your Christmas list. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, admission is free, with holiday treats and gift items available for purchase. Click here for more information about the Texas Christkindl Market.
Back by popular demand, Enchant Christmas will once again illuminate North Texas skies with its World's Largest Christmas Light Maze & Market. Last year, more than 250,000 people unwrapped a new holiday tradition at the most scenic wonderland in Texas. This year, the family tradition will move inside Globe Life Park in The American Dream City, with a new heart-warming theme, an updated adventure in the light maze, and a larger, dazzling Artisans' Market. In collaboration with the Texas Rangers, Enchant Christmas lights the Texas skies through December 30, 2018. For tickets, please visit texasrangers.com/enchant.
Six Flags Over Texas' brightest holiday celebration is now under way in The American Dream City! At this exclusive seasonal event, you'll find everything you need to celebrate the most wonderful time of year. Holiday in the Park is available on select dates now through Dec. 31. Here are seven incredible features at this year's event. The park will be open from 2-10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, Saturday, Dec. 22, and Sunday, Dec. 23.
Now through Christmas Eve, experience the magic of the holidays by entering Santa's workshop and becoming an official toy tester! Come and test and design one-of-a-kind toys with Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, and Thomas & Friends™! Visit The Parks Mall at Arlington this holiday season to become one of Santa's helpers at Santa's Toy Factory. Avoid the line by making your reservation for Santa's workshop early.
817ArtsAlliance has partnered with Downtown Arlington Management Corporation this year to bring back a unique holiday shopping experience, the Happy Holidays Pop-Up Market. 817 Arts Alliance seeks to empower local artisans by providing them with a venue to bring their creations to market with its Happy Holidays Pop-Up Market, which is open now through Dec. 23. You will find many one or few of a kind works of art, fine craft and other hand crafted goodies. Come early to grab that special find before it is gone and come back later to see what new works have been added by the same or new artisans. For more information please click here.
Head over to Grease Monkey Burger Shop & Social Club in Downtown Arlington for live music this weekend. On Saturday, December 22, 2018, enjoy Clayton Gardner, a singer/songwriter currently out of College Station, TX, at 9 p.m. Clayton has had the privilege of sharing the stage with the likes of Pat Green, Jack Ingram, Kevin Fowler, Josh Abbott, Rodney Atkins, Aaron Watson, Stoney Larue, Brandon Rhyder, Casey Donahew, Rick Trevino and many others. Grease Monkey is located at 200 N Mesquite St, Arlington, TX 76011. For more information, please call 817-665-5454.
Check out live music this weekend at Texas Live!, the new $250 million world-class dining, entertainment and hospitality district located near the Rangers' Globe Life Park and Cowboys' AT&T Stadium in The American Dream City. Arlington Backyard, a 5,000-capacity outdoor event pavilion, is expected to host more than 250 events annually. Several bands will perform throughout the weekend at multiple venues. The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party will take place on Friday, December 21 at 7 p.m. Bring a toy for A Wish With Wings Toy Drive! The Cowboys Game Day Watch Party starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 23. Click here for information about Texas Live! parking.
UTA Planetarium continues to offer shows to residents and visitors. This includes Spacepark 360: Infinity, a planetarium show designed to recreate the experience of amusement park thrill rides, roller coasters, pendulums, inverters and more. For a complete schedule of shows and other inquiries, please visit www.uta.edu/planetarium or call 817-272-1183.
Ticket prices:
- Adults - $6.00
- Seniors, Children & Students - $4.00
- UTA Students - $3.00
- Children under 3 - Free
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