First Thursdays are THE nights to be in Downtown Arlington!

Grab the family and text the group chat, it’s THE day to be in downtown Arlington! Enjoy once a month evening of live music, artistic experiences, and exploration at your favorite businesses!

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Explore Downtown Arlington

Experience our Cultural District where arts and culture come alive

Satisfy your next craving with the dozens of new restaurants and classic local favorites

Discover the unique mix of shopping and family-friendly entertainment venues

We have a lot to offer

Downtown is home to a top tier public university, prolific fine and performing artists and arts institutions, live entertainment, exciting NCAA and professional athletics, one-of-a-kind dining and retail, and a supportive business climate.

Live Here

Be part of the vibrant community making downtown their home.

About Downtown

The rich history of Arlington and the evolution of downtown.

Do Business

Learn about the economic status of downtown and what’s coming.

Local Stories

The faces and stories of life downtown.

Downtown Stories

The latest from Downtown Arlington.

Unwrap the best of the holidays in Downtown Arlington

The holiday season is just around the corner, and Downtown Arlington is ready to transform into a winter wonderland filled with festive events, unique shopping experiences, and local treasures that make gift-giving meaningful and the holidays even more cheerful! Choose Downtown Arlington for your shopping and celebrations to embrace the season and strengthen our community.

Downtown Arlington’s Urban Union District Nears Expansion Completion: New Businesses and Boutique Hotel Set to Open Soon

The much-anticipated expansion of Downtown Arlington’s Urban Union District, led by Texas-based Street Realty, is nearing completion. This latest development will introduce a variety of new businesses, including unique retail shops, expanded restaurant offerings, and lifestyle services, along with the arrival of a boutique hotel.

Rentable bikes and scooters are rolling into Downtown

UTA's new micromobility program in partnership with Veo will launch Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Through a smartphone app, residents, visitors and UTA students can book an electric bike or scooter to get around Downtown Arlington and the 420-acre university campus.