NORTH TEXAS · ARLINGTON & MID-CITIES
Big games. Bigger weekends.
Stadium days, live nights and Mid-Cities meetups—find your next plan around Arlington, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Euless and Bedford.
Find something to do →Hear what’s playing →
Less scrolling. More going. · Arlington & Mid-Cities
Find your game. Find your festival.
Find your music.
A small taste of what’s coming up in Arlington & Mid-Cities. Find your next reason to go, then open a planner to explore more.
🏈 GAMEDAYFind your next GAMEDAY
Teams, matchups and places to cheer. Pick a game, then make a day of it.
Browse the full planner for dates, places and your next reason to go.
🎡 FESTIVALS & EVENTSGo where the fun is
Fairs, festivals, seasonal outings and the next “we should go.”
Browse the full planner for dates, places and your next reason to go.
🎸 LIVE MUSICGive tonight a soundtrack
Find a concert, catch a local band, and discover a new favorite venue.
Browse the full planner for dates, places and your next reason to go.
🏃 Race Finder
Find your next start line.
5Ks, trail runs, cycling and bigger challenges. Put your next finish line on the calendar.
Explore Race Finder →Previews use Thunderfoot planner listings. Dates, times and venues may change; open the planner for current details. Major-league games are included alongside other geographically relevant listings.
Make a day of it.
Museums, wildlife, big thrills and places worth exploring. Find your next day out with the Attraction Finder.
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LOCAL PLANNER PICKS · UPDATED FROM THE FEEDS
What’s happening around Arlington & Mid-Cities?
This is your quick local snapshot—live events, music, races and gameday listings. Open the planners to search, save and map the full calendar.
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LIFE IS BETTER OUTSIDE
Arlington & Mid-Cities is calling.
Stadium days, live nights and Mid-Cities meetups—find your next plan around Arlington, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Euless and Bedford.
Open North Texas planners →THE HEART OF THE GOOD STUFF
What are you in the mood for?
HAPPENING TODAY
See what's happening right now.
Open the live regional planners and narrow by town or county for today's events, concerts, races and games.
Open today's events → · Live music →MAKE IT A WEEKEND
Start with one plan. Add two more.
Look ahead with dates, nearby music, sports and race information—then save your picks in the planners.
Upcoming races → · Gameday schedules →THUNDERFOOT FIELD NOTES
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A DIFFERENT WAY TO PLAY
Looking for something different? Find your people.
Alternative sports, leagues, tournaments, pickleball and pickup games—start with the tools built to help you get out and play.
LOCAL BUSINESSES + SCHOOLS
Imagine your business—or your school—right here.
Showcase a local shop alongside readers' next big day out, or help a booster club spread the word about a school-approved fundraiser.
An example of an ad alongside local stories, planners and destination picks.
Visit local business →Illustrative booster-club page with team sponsor spotlights, a goal tracker and school-approved donation links.
Support the team →Illustrative concepts only—not active advertising, guaranteed placements or live school fundraisers. School fundraising assistance is being developed and requires school/booster approval.
Photo credits: Globe Life Field · Arlington — BullDawg2021 (CC BY/4.0); displayed with cropping.
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