4 Events Happening Near Downtown Arlington This Weekend (Oct. 20-23)

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What: Fall Fest @ Viridian

When: 8 a.m..-3 p.m. Oct. 21

Where: 1200 Viridian Park Lane

Cost: free

Viridian's annual Fall Festival is open to the public and will feature an artisan market, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, craft beer, live music and armadillo races.

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What: Storytime @ River Legacy Science Center

When: 11-11:45 a.m. Oct. 21

Where: 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd.

Cost: free

River Legacy partners with the Arlington Public Library on the third Saturday of each month for a fun, nature-themed program that includes stories, songs, a craft, and maybe even a critter. Stories are geared toward preschool aged children, however, all children are welcome. Space is limited. To reserve seating, call 817-860-6752.

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What: Guitarlington

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21-22

Where: Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way

Cost: $20 at the door, free for children 11 and younger

Guitar enthusiasts across the globe will gather to buy, sell and trade guitar-related goods during this two- day annual event. For more information, visit www.amigoguitarshows.com.

What: Salvador Dali: Visions of Eternity

When: Oct. 21-Jan. 21

Where: Arlington Museum of Art, 201 W. Main Street

Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, free for children ages 12 and under

"Dali was a painter, designer, sculptor, writer and set designer as well as a master engraver who could produce equally outstanding work in dry point, etching, woodcut or lithography," according to the Arlington Museum of Art which will be showing 101 of the artist’s pieces from Dante’s The Divine Comedy. The museum is open 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.

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