Free & Fun Events in Arlington: June 18-24, 2026

Published on June 17, 2026

By Office of Communication

Enjoy these free and enjoyable occasions scheduled throughout The American Dream City from June 18-24, 2026. Check again every week for a brand new checklist of family-friendly actions!

Atlas of Champions: Historic Maps of the 2026 World Cup Nations

Travel the world by way of historical past and soccer at Atlas of Champions: Historic Maps of the 2026 World Cup Nations, on show now by way of June 30, Tuesdays–Saturdays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at UTA Library Special Collections. This distinctive exhibit celebrates the 2026 FIFA World Cup with greater than 60 historic maps representing collaborating nations, spanning six centuries and 9 completely different languages.

Visitors may also discover pictures and artifacts from the 1994 World Cup matches in Dallas, providing an enchanting mix of sports activities historical past, international tradition, and cartography. Free and open to the general public, the exhibit additionally options restricted giveaway objects obtainable whereas provides final.

Texas Authors Book Club

Everything is greater in Texas, together with this month’s ebook choice. The Texas Authors Book Club meets on Thursday, June 18 from 6:30–7:30 p.m. on the Fielder Museum, the place readers will focus on Giant by Edna Ferber, the sweeping novel that impressed the basic movie starring James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson.

Presented in partnership with the Arlington Historical Society, the membership brings readers collectively to discover influential Texas literature by way of participating discussions of each basic and modern works.

HIIT with Kelly Burke from KRB Fitness

Break a sweat and kick your weekend into excessive gear at HIIT with Kelly Burke from KRB Fitness on Saturday, June 20 from 9–10 a.m. at The Lawn at Arlington Highlands. This free, high-energy exercise session combines cardio and energy workout routines designed to get individuals transferring in a enjoyable outside setting. As a part of the Summer Workout Series, it’s an excellent alternative to get energetic, join with the group, and begin the day with an power enhance. You should RSVP to participate.

5^th Annual Arlington Juneteenth Celebration

The 5th Annual Arlington Juneteenth Celebration will happen on Saturday, June 20 starting at 5 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion Arlington. This free group celebration brings collectively dwell music, tradition, meals vans, and native distributors for a night honoring Juneteenth within the coronary heart of downtown. Guests can take pleasure in performances beginning at 6 p.m. with the National Anthem and Black National Anthem by the Levitt Youth Spotlight, adopted by Branoofunck at 7 p.m. and headliner 4Ya Soul Band at 8:30 p.m., delivering high-energy hip-hop, R&B, and soul.

Alongside the music, attendees can discover all kinds of meals vans and distributors providing every thing from BBQ and lemonade to handmade items and native artwork, making a full pageant environment for all ages.

Make it Like it’s 1776

Step again in time at Make It Like It’s 1776 on Tuesday, June 23 from 1–2 p.m. on the Southwest Branch Library. This hands-on workshop invitations individuals to discover colonial-era life by way of inventive crafts impressed by how on a regular basis objects had been made within the 1700s. Registration is required for this interactive mix of historical past, studying, and creativity.