For families looking to blend education with a dash of fun this weekend, the Forever Forest exhibit at the River Legacy Nature Center is a perfect fit. The exhibit, which originated from Omaha Children's Museum, is an adventure into forest life and sustainable practices. Kids can climb through treetops, pretend to be train conductors in a Union Pacific engine replica, and even build a house, all while learning about forestry. They better hurry though, as the exhibit wraps up on February 10, according to the City of Arlington, Texas.
In East Arlington, the Lunar New Year Celebration is kicking off the Year of the Dragon with traditional fanfare. Visitors can enjoy a Lion Dance, a vibrant flower market, and a vast array of food vendors at Ben Thanh Plaza. The event is set to sprinkle the weekend with culture and is going full throttle from February 2 to 4. Plus, there's nothing like live music and lucky money envelopes to get the kids excited.
Early learners aren't left out this weekend, with the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library opening its doors for Little Explorers. It's promising a morning filled with art, math, science, and more in a play-based learning setting every Friday, all designed for toddlers to have a ball while picking up new skills. The Southeast Branch Library isn't lagging, offering Family Storytime on Fridays to spark the imaginations of 2 to 5-year-olds with songs, stories, and activities.
Country music is echoing through Arlington, with Tayler Holder heating the stage at Texas Live! on Miller Lite Hot Country Nights. The show is a free affair for music aficionados on February 2, and there's even an option to upgrade the experience. Not too far away, Clint Black is serenading audiences with his Grammy-award-winning country tunes at Texas Hall, featuring family talent including Lisa Hartman Black and Lily Pearl Black.
For theater enthusiasts, the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department is coordinating a day trip to catch the "Golden Girls" at Wyly Theatre in Dallas on Saturday. While at Arlington Music Hall, the lineup ranges from the classic Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone to Michael Hix's soulful musical journey, and Mark Lowry's special blend of humor and song.
Those looking to embrace a greener lifestyle might gravitate towards the DIY Rainwater Harvesting workshop at the Southeast Branch Library, where the fundamentals of collecting and storing rainwater for future use will be taught on February 3. Meanwhile, the animal lovers amongst us can meet new furry companions at the PetSmart Highlands where Arlington Animal Services will be mingling with potential adopters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Adventure seekers can take their clans to River Legacy Nature Center for Family Orienteering on Saturday. It's a race against the clock to find hidden markers—with nothing but a simple trail map and your wits to guide you. Those more inclined to indoor activities might find themselves at the crochet class offered by the Arlington Public Library, where the basics of the craft will be unveiled stitch by stitch.
Wrapping up the weekend festivities is The Drop, featuring EDM artist OOKAY, hosted by CBD Kratom at Texas Live! It's set to be an electrifying late-night event for those 18 and up. With a wide array of events catering to every taste, Arlington is buzzing with activity this weekend, from country crooners to ecology awareness.
