Arlington 150

The City of Arlington, Texas celebrates a historic milestone in 2026 – its 150th anniversary! Founded in 1876, Arlington has grown from a small rural farming community into the nation’s 50th largest city, home to more than 400,000 residents in the heart of the Metroplex. This sesquicentennial celebration will honor Arlington’s rich heritage, cultural diversity, and enduring spirit of innovation.
Arlington, Texas celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1876, it has grown from a small farming town into the nation’s 50th largest city, with nearly 400,000 residents.

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Upcoming Events

The City’s sesquicentennial celebration will offer something for everyone, including family-friendly festivals, historical exhibits, community projects and other special events!

People talking with one another standing on the steps of a historic wooden schoolhouse.
Sep
26
09:00 am-03:00 pm
Front Street Festival
The Front Street Festival returns to Knapp Heritage Park! Join for a fantastic day filled with historic cabin tours, demonstrations, local vendors, live music, and fun...
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Free
Walktober graphic that reads: Get Moving. Get Connected. Celebrate Arlington.
Oct
03
09:00 am-02:00 pm
Walktober Kickoff Party
Join us at Centennial Park to kick off Walktober! There will be tons of fun including: Walk with Mayor Jim Ross Coffee & local vendors Prewalk...
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Free
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Our Supporters

Arlington’s 150th anniversary celebration is made possible through the generous support of the organizations and partners below.
Arlington Chamber of Commerce logo
Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau logo
Arlington Historical Society logo
Arlington ISD logo
Arlington Museum of Art logo
Arlington Parks, Recreation, and Culture Logo
Arlington Public Library logo
Arlington Tomorrow Foundation logo
Downtown Arlington logo
General Motors logo
Levitt Pavilion Arlington logo
Medical City Arlington logo
North Texas Community Foundation logo in indigo and navy colors.
The Parks Mall at Arlington logo
Theatre Arlington logo
UNT Special Collections logo
UTA Libraries logo

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Arlington’s 150th anniversary is a moment worth sharing — and we want to see it through your eyes. From community events and neighborhood memories to everyday moments that show what makes Arlington special, tag your photos and posts with #Arlington150 on social media. Your posts may be featured right here as part of our live 150th anniversary social feed.
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The Arlington 150 coloring sheets aren’t going to promote themselves…. 🖍️ Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and help us celebrate Arlington’s 150th anniversary! Download and print any of the coloring sheets from our Arlington 150 website, then add your own creative touch. There are over 10 designs to choose from, featuring the original Mineral Well, UTA, the Dream sculpture and more! Find all the designs at the link in our bio. #Arlington150
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The Arlington 150 coloring sheets aren’t going to promote themselves…. 🖍️

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Still thinking about last week ❤️💙 What an amazing time at First Thursdays, celebrating Arlington's 150th! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our commemorative 150 photo, visited local businesses to collect the Arlington 150 stickers, and made memories in Downtown Arlington. #Arlington150
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Still thinking about last week ❤️💙
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Happy 150th Arlington! We had so much fun celebrating our sesquicentennial this evening at First Thursdays in Downtown Arlington. #Arlington150
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Happy 150th Arlington! We had so much fun celebrating our sesquicentennial this evening at First...

As Arlington celebrates its historic 150th birthday, we are cooking up something special! Share your favorite family recipes to help create a cookbook that celebrates Arlington‘s diverse cultures, traditions, and love of food. Here is a dessert from the Centennial cookbook. We can't wait to see your signature dish in Arlington's newest collection! #Arlington150
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As Arlington celebrates its historic 150th birthday, we are cooking up something special!

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🎉 We have some exciting news! We will be unveiling a new, never-before-seen, SEVENTH Arlington 150 commemorative sticker in September at Downtown Arlington Texas's First Thursdays event! We've been highlighting a new sticker every month. Those are available for free at City Hall, your local library, or a recreation center. But this seventh sticker (which we are not unveiling until Sept. 3!!!) will only be available at this family-friendly event. Who's excited??? I'm excited!!! #Arlington150
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🎉 We have some exciting news!
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New sticker coming Sept. 3! Join @dtarlington for their monthly First Thursdays event, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 3. Enjoy live music, downtown experiences, and activities centered on celebrating Arlington's 150th, including a new, never-before-seen commemorative sticker. View a full list of 150 activities happening on Thursday, Sept. 3 at the link in our bio. #Arlington150
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New sticker coming Sept. 3!
Join @dtarlington for their monthly First Thursdays event, from 5...

👀 16 new public art pieces are being installed in Arlington in 2026, including this new mural along North Cooper Street to commemorate the City's 150th anniversary. The addition of these pieces will bring the number of official public art pieces in Arlington's collection to more than 35. 🔗 Learn more about these art pieces at the link in our bio. All of Arlington's art pieces are paid for through donations or the Hotel Occupancy Tax, which by Texas law, must be used to directly promote tourism, the convention and hotel industry, arts, and historic preservation. #Arlington150
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👀 16 new public art pieces are being installed in Arlington in 2026, including this...

The next sticker from our Arlington 150 collection has arrived! And we are super excited to unveil the Six Flags Over Texas sticker today, because it is also their 65th anniversary! You can pick one up for free at City Hall, your local library, or a recreation center. Remember, there’s a new sticker every month. There are six in total. How many will you collect? #Arlington150
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The next sticker from our Arlington 150 collection has arrived! And we are super excited...

Arlington Eats features one of the city’s iconic staples, @jgilligans! As we celebrate 150 years, we’re highlighting the places that make Arlington what it is today. #Arlington150
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Arlington Eats features one of the city’s iconic staples, @jgilligans! As we celebrate 150 years,...

Have you picked up your 150th anniversary duck yet? This summer, City of Arlington Aquatics is turning up the summer fun for Arlington's sesquicentennial with Dogs, Ducks & Dives at the Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center and Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center. Get free, limited-edition Arlington150 rubber duck (while supplies last!) with each $1.50 hot dog purchased at a pool concession stand on Thursdays this summer. #Arlington150
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Have you picked up your 150th anniversary duck yet?
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Is Transformation Tuesday still a thing?? Well, it is today as we look at some Then and Now photos for Arlington's 150th anniversary. Visit our 150th anniversary website, Arlington150.com, to explore how far we've come. Use this photo slider showcasing side-by-side images of Arlington's past and present. From historic landmarks to modern cityscapes, see the transformation that tells the story of our growth, progress, and enduring community spirit. #Arlington150
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Is Transformation Tuesday still a thing?? Well, it is today as we look at some...

Step back in time with us as Arlington officially celebrates 150 years! We’re sharing historic photos from Arlington’s early days. Special thanks to @spcouta for preserving these incredible snapshots of our past. Here’s to 150 years of Arlington! #Arlington150
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Step back in time with us as Arlington officially celebrates 150 years! We’re sharing historic...

Happy Birthday Arlington 🥳🎂 Exactly 150 years ago, on July 19, 1876, our city was founded and has transformed from a small stop along the Texas and Pacific Railway into the seventh largest city in Texas and the 50th largest in the nation. This week, residents joined us at Arlington City Hall for some birthday cake and to sign a birthday card. We are holding multiple events throughout the year as we celebrate Arlington's sesquicentennial. Residents, businesses, schools, faith communities and civic organizations are encouraged to join us in the upcoming celebrations commemorating the milestone. Stay up date by visiting our Arlington 150 website at arlington150.com. #Arlington150
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Happy Birthday Arlington 🥳🎂
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We spent some time with soccer fans in the Entertainment District earlier this week to get them excited not only about the semifinal game between France and Spain, but also Arlington‘s 150th!   Want to get your hands on this sports sticker from our Arlington 150 collection? You can pick one up for free at City Hall, your local library, or a recreation center. Remember, there’s a new sticker every month. There are six in total. How many will you collect? #Arlington150
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We spent some time with soccer fans in the Entertainment District earlier this week to...

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Arlington’s 150th today!! #Arlington150
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Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Arlington’s 150th today!!

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What a fun weekend in the American Dream City celebrating America’s 250th and our 150th anniversaries #Arlington150
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What a fun weekend in the American Dream City celebrating America’s 250th and our 150th...

The next sticker from our Arlington 150 collection has arrived! You can pick one up for free at City Hall, your local library, or a recreation center. Remember, there’s a new sticker every month. There are six in total. How many will you collect? #Arlington150
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The next sticker from our Arlington 150 collection has arrived!
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In 1973, Arlington, a city on the rise with about 90,000 residents, unveiled its first official flag. The idea came from two Bailey Junior High students, Amy Scott and Laura Lively, whose vision flew high beside Mayor Tom Vandergriff at the ceremony. This video is from UNT Special Collections & its NBC5/KXAS Television News Collection. Learn more: https://library.unt.edu/special-collections/. #Arlington150
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In 1973, Arlington, a city on the rise with about 90,000 residents, unveiled its first...

Stay Social

Arlington’s 150th anniversary is a moment worth sharing — and we want to see it through your eyes. From community events and neighborhood memories to everyday moments that show what makes Arlington special, tag your photos and posts with #Arlington150 on social media. Your posts may be featured right here as part of our live 150th anniversary social feed.