Holiday Lights Parade

Bring your friends and family to Downtown Arlington for the Annual Holiday Lights Parade on Saturday, December 6. It's an American Dream City tradition dating back to 1993. Thousands of people are expected to attend this year's event, which ends with the lighting of the Christmas tree on the steps of City Hall. The festivities begin at 3 p.m. with an Arlington tradition, a Miss Persis Elf Show on the Levitt Pavilion stage, as well as singing and dancing by Theatre Arlington. The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. and starts at Main and Center Streets. After the parade, pictures will be available with Santa at Levitt Pavilion. Bring your own camera!

Texas Christkindl Market

The Texas Christkindl Market is underway in Arlington for its fourth year and is open for people to visit until December 21. Road to Six Flags on the north side of Globe Life Park in Arlington has been transformed into a European holiday village, featuring a variety of authentic German holiday products, food, music, live entertainment and family activities. The Market also has a custom-crafted Santa Haus, Marionette Theatre, pony rides and much more. Parking and admission are both free.

Holiday in the Park

Another holiday season tradition in Arlington is underway. "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 and the Show Choir Celebration is this weekend, on both Dec. 6-7. Park hours and ticket information are available on the Six Flags Over Texas "Holiday in the Park" website. Runs on select days until December 30.

Mega Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Event

The Arlington Animal Services' Mobile Pet Adoption unit, along with other participating cities and community partners are gathering together at this Home 4 the Holidays special event to promote responsible pet ownership and the adoption of homeless animals. There will be $25 pet adoptions during this event! Low cost pet vaccinations and microchips will also be available. The event will take place this Saturday, December 6, at Globe Life Park Parking Lot A from 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. The City of Arlington Departments, Santa Cops, Texas Rangers, Golden PAWS, Dough Boy's Pizza Truck and many others will have booths set up at the event.

Arlington Music Hall Proudly Presents: 2014 Christmas Shows

In the mood for some holiday music to stay in the festive spirit? Be sure to make a trip to Arlington Music Hall for one of their popular Christmas Shows! This is entertainment for the whole family to experience. Bring the kids and treat yourself to an evening of family fun with holiday decorations and the warm atmosphere of a heartfelt Christmas. The first show is Friday, December 5 at 7 p.m. with two more shows on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The same schedule applies for the weekend of Dec. 12-13. Tickets are $25 for Adults, $20 for Children (12 yrs. & Under), and group tickets are available for $22 (20 people or more). Please call the Box Office for group reservations at 817-226-4400.