Weekend & Community Guide Arlington, TX • October 23 – 24
The last full weekend before Halloween is doing real work. One of the biggest live draws in the world plays AT&T Stadium on Saturday night, Arlington Music Hall has old-school country on Friday, and Saturday daytime brings a family fall festival and the monthly downtown market. Here is what is worth your time.
What: Ed Sheeran’s LOOP Tour comes to Arlington with his new album Play plus the favorites you know every word to. Macklemore and Lukas Graham open.
Why Go Love him or not, the man walks onstage with a guitar and a loop pedal and fills a stadium by himself. That is still a trick worth seeing.
What: Mo Pitney is the real deal in traditional country, a Grand Ole Opry regular with more than 40 million streams and a voice that sounds like it drove straight out of the 60s. His opener, Tristan Roberson, is an 18-year-old Texas country singer-songwriter already picking up awards.
Why Go A Friday night of straight-ahead country in one of Arlington’s best listening rooms. No bad seat in the building.
What: Green’s Produce & Plants goes all in on fall for one Saturday. Expect fall decor everywhere, food, treats, and family activities, plus pumpkins, flowers, and seasonal goods to take home. It works for kids and grandparents alike.
Why Go A low-effort Saturday plan. Bring the kids, take the photos, and leave with a pumpkin.
What: The monthly downtown market returns to the City Hall parking lot with up to 55 local vendors. Browse apparel, baked goods, collectibles, crafts, jewelry, and the usual surprises.
Why Go Free to get in, so you can wander as long as you like. Go early if you want first pick of the goods.
At-A-Glance: Arlington Weekend Schedule (Oct. 23 – 24)
| Event | When | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Pitney w/ Tristan Roberson | Fri, Oct. 23 | 8:00 PM | Arlington Music Hall (224 N Center St) | From ~$41 |
| Abram Street Market (October) | Sat, Oct. 24 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | City Hall Parking Lot (201 W Abram St) | Free to attend |
| Green’s Fall Festival | Sat, Oct. 24 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Green’s Produce & Plants (3001 W Arkansas Ln) | No admission listed (Bring cash) |
| Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour | Sat, Oct. 24 | 5:30 PM | AT&T Stadium (1 AT&T Way) | From ~$43 on SeatGeek |
Four ways to spend the weekend, all in Arlington. Pick one and go.
