Summer is currently in full swing, and with the warm weather hitting the city of Arlington, it's time to gather the kids and have some fun! Exciting family activities are being held throughout the city for residents and visitors to enjoy throughout the entire summer. Check out a few local happenings below, and decide which one is ideal for you and your family to take part in!
Six Flags Over Texas is always a great place to visit with the kids during the summer. There are plenty of fun rides for the little ones, including the Bugs Bunny Cloud Bouncer, Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters and Caddo Lake Barge. If you’re bringing teens along, thrilling rides, such as Gunslinger, Judge Roy Scream and Pandemonium are also available. Get your tickets online now and get ready to experience non-stop fun at Six Flags Over Texas.
Want to cool down with the family this summer? Head over to one of Arlington's city pools for a refreshing dip. There are a total of six swimming/play pool locations in the area that are open to the public. Visit the official Arlington Aquatic website to discover which pool is in your area and obtain details about admission fees. Prices are affordable, but vary according to location.
Bowling is the perfect indoor activity to escape the heat this summer. If your kids enjoy hitting a few strikes from time to time, then free bowling at Alley Cats may just be the perfect pastime for them. Register your children online now for the opportunity to play two free games every day throughout the entire summer. Kids 15 and under are eligible for the promotion. Shoe rentals cost extra.
Outdoor Movie Nights at University of Texas
From now through August 28, University of Texas Arlington will be hosting an outdoor movie night on select Thursdays. This completely free event is great to bring the kids to and includes upcoming showings of "Avengers," "Dirty Dancing," "Tomorrowland" and "Pitch Perfect 2." Beginning at 9 p.m. on most Thursdays, University of Texas Arlington's outdoor movie nights are fun for the whole family.
Fantasy in Sand at Globe Life Park
Fantasy in Sand is a one-of-a-kind sand sculpture attraction located in Lot F at Globe Life Park. It features over three million pounds of sand, which has been sculpted to showcase different scenes from the popular children's movie "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Enjoyable for all ages, this unique event is an excellent family activity. Purchase tickets to the attraction today and see what everyone in Arlington has been talking about!
