Bloodies, Brews, and Bacon
Join us for our 2nd annual competition, where your favorite local restaurants are each offering their own take on a Bloody Mary. Guests will serve as judges, crowning both Arlington Heights's 'Best Bloody Mary' and 'Best Bloody Mary Garnish.'
Each ticket includes the bloody mary contest's drinks, bacon to snack on between drinks, and samplings of local craft beers.
Come out to try some amazing drinks, make memories with friends, and cast your vote! Find tickets HERE.
Art Stroll
Pop-Up Art Gallery Walk
June 6–7, 2025 | Downtown Arlington Heights
FREE 2-Day Event | Art • Music • Food • Community
Join us for a two-day celebration of local creativity! Stroll through charming downtown Arlington Heights and discover original works by 12 talented local artists. Enjoy music, food, and vibrant energy at every stop.
Friday, June 6
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🕒 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Come support local art and local businesses — and be inspired by the talent in your own backyard!
Cookie Crawl
Join the Downtown Arlington Heights Business Alliance for our first ever Cookie Crawl!
As a guest, you'll start at DKMO, where you'll get information about the crawl as well as a bakery box. Then, you and your friends can take that box to participating Downtown Arlington Heights businesses to grab a cookie. As your evening progresses, your box fills up, and you have a great time!
Sign up HERE!
Shop, Hop, Drink, and Dine
Come out to Downtown Arlington Heights on Friday, April 11th for a great night of food, drinks, shopping, and preparation for Easter, Spring, and Summer! From 4-8pm, your favorite restaurants, bars, and retailers are offering specials to give you a memorable, comfortable, and feel-good launch into the best part of the year.
Sign up HERE!
Mayoral Candidate Forum
Please join us at the Downtown Arlington Heights Business Alliance Mayoral Forum! Join us at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre for an engaging in-person event where you can hear from the candidates vying for Mayor. This is your chance to learn about their visions for our community. Don't miss this opportunity to be informed and involved in the future of Arlington Heights!
Trustee Candidate Forum
Join us at the Downtown Arlington Heights Business Alliance Trustee Forum for a lively discussion about our community.
Please join us at the Downtown Arlington Heights Business Alliance Trustee Forum! Join us at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre for an engaging in-person event where you can hear from the candidates vying for Trustee. This is your chance to learn about their visions for our community. Don't miss this opportunity to be informed and involved in the future of Arlington Heights!