One of the largest holiday light displays in north Texas continues to shine bright in Arlington. More than 200 homes in this Arlington neighborhood participate and have been enchanting visitors with Christmas lights, decorations and displays for more than 35 years. Enter the Interlochen neighborhood from Westwood Drive at Randol Mill Road. Maps are available at Experience Arlington's "Spirit of Arlington" website. Adults and children must be properly secured by safety belts and child safety seats at all times. The Arlington Police Department can help you navigate safely through this event. You can check out the lights from 7-11 p.m. until Christmas Day. Admission is free.
There's still time to check out another holiday season tradition in Arlington. "Holiday in the Park" at Six Flags Over Texas has once again magically transformed the park into a Winter Wonderland. Throughout the park, guests will be entertained by carolers and infused by the smell of holiday food options. Festive food and drinks like flavored coffees, hot chocolate, cider, and chili in bread bowls are available during the event. Children can also meet Santa! Park hours and ticket information are available on the Six Flags Over Texas "Holiday in the Park" website. Runs until Tuesday, December 30 from 2-10 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Happy Holidays Gift Store offers handcrafted creations by local artisans and vintage finds from local collectors that fill the middle gallery of the Arlington Museum of Art. The store has a wide range of items, including ceramics, framed and unframed art, jewelry, vintage finds, wood creations, Christmas decorations, handmade soaps and candles that make great gifts this time of year. Open until Sunday, December 28.
Times: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
With Christmas fast approaching, there's a timely art exhibit for you and your family to enjoy at the Arlington Museum of Art, located on West Main Street. Open now until Sunday, December 28th, "Scenes of the Nativity" tells the story of the Nativity through artwork by Rembrandt, Albrect Dürer, Peter Paul Rubens and several others. The events leading up to and surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ have been a popular subject among artists since the 4th century. You can see the exhibit for a special admission price of $5.
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