Arlington, TX Garage Sales, Estate Sales and Events

Updated Oct. 22, 2026 by Spread the Word. Times are Central.

Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, and its neighborhoods turn out a steady stream of garage sales, moving sales and estate sales most weekends. The city also makes sale-hunting easier than most: every garage sale needs a free city permit, and residents can put their sale on the City of Arlington's public garage sale map. Plans change, so check before you go.

Halloween week in Arlington: Oct. 29-31

Thursday, Oct. 29

• Shakespeare LIVE presents Macbeth – 7-10 p.m., Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 W Abram St. Free outdoor production of Shakespeare's witchy tragedy for Halloween weekend. Bring picnic blankets, chairs and food, or buy from the food trucks. Parking is free.

Friday, Oct. 30

• Monster Mash dance party (ages 50+) – noon-2 p.m., East Recreation Center, Arlington. Costume dance party for adults 50 and up with music, games, refreshments and a costume contest. Registration is required; see Arlington Parks' event listing.
• Harvest Splash floating pumpkin patch – 6-8 p.m., East Library and Recreation Center indoor pool, 1817 New York Ave, Arlington. The fourth annual floating pumpkin patch: find a pumpkin in the pool, decorate it in the party room and pose at the photo booth. Everyone must register, and an adult must be in the water with non-swimmers and children 3-5. $14 per person; registration required.
• Shakespeare LIVE presents Macbeth – 7-10 p.m., Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 W Abram St. Free outdoor production of Shakespeare's witchy tragedy for Halloween weekend. Bring picnic blankets, chairs and food, or buy from the food trucks. Parking is free. Levitt's calendar bills the Friday show with a Ren Fair.

Saturday, Oct. 31

• Downtown Arlington Farmers Market – 9 a.m.-1 p.m., City parking lot at Front and Center Streets, downtown, Arlington. Weekly Saturday market with local produce, baked goods, jams and artisan goods, just west of Rotary Dream Park. Free entry and free parking.
• Tricks & Treats at Arlington Highlands – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Arlington Highlands, 4000 Arlington Highlands Blvd. Free trick-or-treating at participating stores while supplies last, with a DJ and Halloween photo ops on The Lawn. Come early for a free 1-mile costume family fun run at 10:30 a.m.
• Shakespeare LIVE presents Macbeth – 7-10 p.m., Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 W Abram St. Free outdoor production of Shakespeare's witchy tragedy for Halloween weekend. Bring picnic blankets, chairs and food, or buy from the food trucks. Parking is free.

Bigger ticketed option: Six Flags Over Texas, 2201 E. Road to Six Flags, runs Fright Fest on select nights through Nov. 1. Scare zones and shows come with park admission, the haunted mazes cost extra, and the park says Fright Fest isn't recommended for kids under 13. Check the park's calendar for nights and hours. For more around the metro, see our fall festivals and trunk-or-treats around DFW.

Where Arlington's sales are

• West and southwest Arlington (76016, 76017) – established neighborhoods near Lake Arlington and along Green Oaks Boulevard, with family garage sales and estate sales from long-time homeowners.
• South Arlington (76001, 76002, 76018) – newer subdivisions near the Arlington Highlands and the Mansfield line, where HOA and community-wide sales are common.
• North Arlington (76006, 76011, 76012) – a mix of older homes and townhomes north of Division Street up toward River Legacy Park.
• Central Arlington and UTA (76010, 76013, 76019) – around downtown and the University of Texas at Arlington, with apartment and student moving sales, often at the end of a semester.

Our guide to the best DFW neighborhoods for yard and estate sales covers the rest of the metro. Hunting estate sales? Start with our DFW estate sales guide.

Tips for sale hunting in Arlington

• Check the city map first. Because every Arlington garage sale needs a permit, the city's permit map is a handy way to see where sales are scheduled near you.
• Go early. Sales can open at 7 a.m. under city rules, and the best tools, furniture and kids' gear usually go in the first hour.
• Bring cash and a helper. Many garage sale hosts take cash or payment apps only, and estate-sale furniture usually needs two people and a truck or SUV.
• Park courteously. Don't block driveways, mailboxes or sidewalks, and follow any posted directions at estate sales.

Hosting a garage sale in Arlington? The city's rules

Here's what the City of Arlington's garage sale guidelines say as of Oct. 19, 2026. Read the full page and ordinance before you set dates.

• Permit: every garage or yard sale needs a city permit, and the permit is free. You apply online, the permit arrives by email, and you should keep that email until the sale is over. You can also list your sale for free on the city's garage sale map.
• How often: up to three garage sales per residence in a 12-month period, each lasting up to three consecutive days, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Apartments: individual units in multi-family complexes can't get a permit, but the property manager can get one for the whole complex.
• Signs: one ground sign at your home, up to 4 feet tall and 8 square feet. Off-site signs may go on private property with the owner's permission. No signs in medians, between the sidewalk and curb, within 10 feet of the curb, within 40 feet of an intersection, or on utility poles or fences. Take every sign down when the sale ends.
• What you can sell: a garage sale permit doesn't cover commercial sales, such as new items, more than two identical items or goods brought in from elsewhere to sell. Food that needs a vendor or food establishment permit isn't allowed (cottage food under Texas law is a separate matter).
• Display: keep items behind the sidewalk, about 15 feet from the street.
• Fines: the city says violations can bring a fine of up to $500 each.

Our garage sale tips and pricing guide walk you through the rest.

Spread the Word writes your listing and posts it to free local sale-finder sites, calendars and community pages that fit your sale or event, then emails you a proof sheet with every live link. Flat prices, all site fees included: garage or yard sale $3, estate sale $8, church, HOA or community event $12, business event $18. We can't promise turnout, but more people will know about it. List your sale or event.

More Dallas-Fort Worth guides

• Estate and yard sales by area in Dallas-Fort Worth
• Estate sales in North Dallas and Preston Hollow: a shopper's guide
• Garage, estate and church sales this weekend across DFW
• Free sales and events map with route planner
• Estate sales in Dallas-Fort Worth: hire, host and shop
• Fall festivals and trunk-or-treats around DFW, October 2026
• Best DFW neighborhoods for yard and estate sales
• Garage sale tips for Dallas-Fort Worth
• How to price garage sale items

Event and sale details come from organizers', hosts' and the City of Arlington's public pages as of Oct. 19, 2026. Spread the Word is not affiliated with these hosts or the City of Arlington, and plans change, so confirm before you go. Corrections: admin@spreadtheword.si.

FAQ

Where can I find garage sales in Arlington, TX this weekend?

Spread the Word maps garage, yard, estate and church sales across Dallas-Fort Worth every week on a free map at dfw.spreadtheword.si/dfw/events-map.html (filter to the Mid-Cities area), and the City of Arlington publishes a map of permitted garage sales on its Garage Sales Map and Guidelines page. Most weekend sales post Wednesday through Friday.

Do I need a permit for a garage sale in Arlington, TX?

Yes. The City of Arlington requires a permit for every garage or yard sale, and the permit is free. You can hold up to three sales per residence in 12 months, each up to three consecutive days, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check the city's Garage Sales Map and Guidelines page for sign rules and the full ordinance.

What Halloween events are in Arlington in 2026?

Shakespeare LIVE's free Macbeth at Levitt Pavilion (Oct. 29-31 at 7 p.m.) and Tricks & Treats at Arlington Highlands (Sat. Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free). Confirm with the host before you go.

How do I advertise my garage sale or estate sale in Arlington?

Get your free city permit first, and add your sale to the city's garage sale map. Spread the Word can also write your listing and post it to free local sale-finder sites, calendars and community pages that fit your sale: $3 for a garage or yard sale, $8 for an estate sale, $12 for a church, HOA or community event and $18 for a business event, all site fees included. You get a proof sheet with every link. Attendance is never guaranteed.