Arlington, get ready to adjust your weekend plans, as the city gears up for some Good Friday and Easter changes. A host of municipal offices and facilities will shut their doors on Friday, March 29, and Sunday, March 31, to observe the holy days. But don't worry about your trash - garbage and residential recycling pickups will stick to the regular schedule on Friday, the City of Arlington, Texas announced.
Golf aficionados can tee off at the Texas Rangers Golf Club and Tierra Verde Golf Club, while the Arlington Tennis Center invites players to swing their rackets. For those looking to dine out, The Ventana Grille at Tierra Verde is open for service, and you can even make Easter Brunch reservations if you plan.
While some are busy brunching or burning calories, notable closures include City Hall, the Arlington Municipal Court, and the Arlington Housing Authority. The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau will also take a pause, so tourists may need to plan accordingly. Tech-savvy residents can still catch a ride with Arlington On-Demand if they need to dart around the city.
Cotton-tailed celebrations can continue on Easter Sunday, with several golf courses remaining open for those who prefer greens to beans. The Ventana Grille is not just resting on its laurels after Good Friday; they're also dishing up an Easter feast and, Home Plate Restaurant joins the culinary celebration, with reservations available through their respective links. For those with children or the young at heart – you might need to find alternatives to the Easter egg hunt, as numerous recreational centers such as the Beacon Recreation Center and the Dottie Lynn Recreation Center will stay closed.
