Arlington Oaks Apartments

Arlington's Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration takes place every January. There are plenty of activities planned at this festival, as well as live music, artwork from area students, and invited speakers that all pay homage to the life and mission of Dr. King. There is also an essay and artwork contest held in conjunction with the festivities.

Amaze yourself as you explore some of the most interesting, bizarre and curious items and phenomena that the world has to offer through the eyes and extensive travels of legendary Robert Ripley at the ever so popular Ripley's Believe It or Not! exhibitions, brought to you at the local offering in Grand Prairie and a must stop on your fun list while in the Arlington area.  As you enter the world-renowned Odditorium, your imagination will perform back-flips as you browse 7,000 square feet of oddities, 12 galleries of uniqueness, a 7D Moving Theater, the Mirror Maze, tons of hands-on interactives, the delicious sweet Candy Factory, meet the stars at Louis Tussauds Palace of Wax as you walk through their wickedly spinning vortex tunnel. You'll have a blast, believe it or not!

When you are looking for cold beer, handmade cocktails and fun times, go no farther than Jack's Pour House in Grand Prairie where there are always daily specials available and ready at your fingertips. Whether you want to relax and watch the big game or enjoy a lively game of pool or darts, Karaoke or try your hand at the Casino-style amusement machines, Jack's is where you need to be. At Jack's they truly appreciate their customers and definitely go out of their way to offer personal service making them a must stop as part of your nightlife agenda. The people at Jack's promote a special and unique feature called their birthday club where members are featured monthly. Their bar is an ideal location for your next special event, so the next time you are hosting a party, think Jack's.