Racing
Arlington International Racecourse epitomizes everything about the Sport of Kings, offering the best of Thoroughbred racing in a setting rooted deep in tradition. Racing occurs over Arlington’s renowned turf course and a synthetic main track. The Chicagoland tradition continues with the International Festival of Racing, featuring the Arlington Million, a day that draws horses, owners, trainers, jockeys, and fans from every corner of the world.
Groups
Arlington International Racecourse is the ultimate summer event destination. Dazzle your guests with unparalleled hospitality, delicious food & drink, and on the edge of your seat racing excitement. Even when the horses go back to their hay, there are plenty of reasons to come out and play with year round group event options ranging from parties, expos, meetings, and weddings.
Dining
Arlington International features a variety of dining options to host guest outings. We accept dining reservations to the Million Room Restaurant, Terrace Cafe, Cowboy Grille, and Miller Lite Finish Line. Also enjoy walk-up dining at Cobey's Food Court, concession stands, and Mr. D's Sports Bar.
Restaurant Hours: Gates open to last race.
Mr. D's Sports Bar Hours: Gates open to 1-2 hours after last race.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES WILL BE PERMITTED
Arlington International Featured Events
Arlington International is one of the top 10 entertainment destinations in Chicagoland. In addition to thrilling Thoroughbred horse racing, the season is filled with must attend special events ranging from wine tastings to concerts to themed family days. Most events are free with General Admission but, when applicable, to experience the events with the best value, purchase a VIP ticket!
Opening Day – Postponed
May 01, 2020
The long wait for live racing and entertainment to return is finally over!
Mother’s Day Celebration & Live Racing – Cancelled
May 10, 2020
This is your chance to give Mom a unique experience that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Binny’s Food & Wine International – Postponed
May 16, 2020
Taste and sample wines from all over the world, thoughtfully laid out with entertainment and food in Arlington’s renowned Million Room Restaurant.
Country Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
June 05, 2020
Giddy up for this special Country Night theme! Come early for an exhilarating afternoon of racing then stay into the night for dancing, live country music, and themed fun!
Champions Day
June 06, 2020
Enjoy a day dedicated to honoring local champions and photo opportunities of the hardware that goes with it!
Family Day
June 07, 2020
Make family memories that will last a lifetime with special activities geared towards family fun.
College Day & Miller Lite Party in the Park
June 12, 2020
College students enjoy free General Admission with College ID, live music, $1 specials, and great giveaways!
Horsepower²
June 13, 2020
Enjoy horsepower on and off the track! The Thoroughbreds won't be the only ones with horsepower as Arlington brings back their classic car show.
Mascot Day
June 14, 2020
Enjoy a day of racing with your favorite mascots! The day wouldn’t be complete without a mascot race out of the gate on the main track.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
June 19, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Father’s Day
June 21, 2020
Father’s Day at Arlington has become a Chicagoland tradition. This is your chance to give Dad a unique experience that will create memories to last a lifetime!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
June 26, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Horses & Hounds
June 27, 2020
Check out adoptable dogs and ways to help retired racehorses on a fun filled day of horses and hounds!
NEW! Family Day+: Carnival Day
June 28, 2020
Enjoy Carnival classics at the first Family Day+ of the season! Enjoy everything a Family Day has to offer but with a live kids’ concert and amusement rides and games!
USA Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
July 03, 2020
Celebrate 4th of July weekend with this USA theme, presented by Miller Lite! Come early for an exhilarating afternoon of racing then stay into the night for dancing, live music, and themed fun!
Fireworks Night
July 04, 2020
Experience live music and entertainment all day and into the night while the best fireworks display you will ever experience kicks off just after dusk.
First Responders’ Day, presented by T-Mobile
July 05, 2020
Celebrate our honorable First Responders with First Responders’ Day.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 10, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Brown & Clear with a Chance of Hops
July 11, 2020
Whether you like your whiskey neat, on the rocks, or straight up, this tasting ticket is exactly what you ordered. Tasting ticket also includes beer and spirits. *Ticketed event
Around the World Day
July 12, 2020
Enjoy a day that celebrates the international flair of Arlington International Racecourse and the upcoming 38th Running of the Arlington Million on August 15th.
Value Day
July 16, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 17, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Food Truck Festival on Ride to the Million, presented by Miller Lite
July 18, 2020
Join us for the 7th annual Food Truck Festival featuring over 20 food trucks and multiple live bands! Plus, catch Arlington Million contenders in exciting prep races throughout the day.
NEW! Summer Day Camp Family Day
July 19, 2020
Make family memories that will last a lifetime with special activities geared towards family fun.
Value Day
July 23, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 24, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
NEW! Adult Christmas in July
July 25, 2020
Celebrate Christmas in July with this fun adult themed day!
Family Day+: Super Safari Quest
July 26, 2020
Get wild at Arlington for this themed Family Day! Experience the “Big Five” and enjoy family day activities, a live kids’ concert, and amusement rides & games.
Value Day
July 30, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 31, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Bacon, Beer & Bloodys
August 01, 2020
Name a better trio, we’ll wait. Experience bacon-infused dishes, bloodys with all the fixings, and ice cold beer in The Park! *Ticketed event
Chicago White Sox Day
August 02, 2020
Show your South Side pride and celebrate the Chicago White Sox as Arlington International turns black, white, and silver for Chicago White Sox Day.
Value Day
August 06, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
90’s Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
August 07, 2020
Don’t be a dweeb…get ready for this special 90’s event! Come early for an exhilarating afternoon of racing then stay into the night for dancing, live music, and themed fun!
Aloha Arlington
August 08, 2020
Get lei’d as Arlington turns tropical for the day. Experience live racing action & a Hawaiian Luau. Aloha Arlington is free with General Admission, but to experience the event with the best value, purchase an Aloha Arlington ticket!
NEW! Pirate Party Family Day
August 09, 2020
Argggggh you ready for this fun pirate themed family day?
Value Day
August 13, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 14, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Arlington Million Day: 38th Running
August 15, 2020
The Arlington International Festival of Racing is THE must attend event of the summer.
Family Day
August 16, 2020
Make family memories that will last a lifetime with special activities geared towards family fun.
Value Day
August 20, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
NEW! Chicago Day
August 22, 2020
Celebrate the best city in the country, on Chicago Day at Arlington!
Arli Goes Back to School
August 23, 2020
Summer has ended and kids and Arli are getting ready to go back to school! Come celebrate Arli’s departure with a fun day for the whole family. PLUS, Arlington gives all teachers an A+ with FREE General Admission with valid ID at the Box Office.
Value Day
August 27, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
NEW! Pre-Season Pre-Game
August 29, 2020
Get ready for football season with horse racing's spin on TAILgating (pun intended)!
NEW! Family Day+: Game-A-Palooza
August 30, 2020
Everyone's favorite games come to life at the last Family Day+ of the season!
Kentucky Derby Day
September 05, 2020
If you can’t be in the Bluegrass State for the Kentucky Derby, Arlington is throwing the biggest Kentucky Derby party in Chicagoland!
Value Day
September 10, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Binny’s Taste at the Track
September 12, 2020
Taste hundreds of varieties of wine and enjoy samples of delicious food all at one of the largest wine tasting events of the Fall.
Value Day
September 17, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington!
Value Day
September 24, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Drink Arlington Dry: Closing Day
September 26, 2020
Arlington closes the 2020 season with a multitude of drink specials and giveaways to thank our loyal fans!
Opening Day – Postponed
May 01, 2020
The long wait for live racing and entertainment to return is finally over!
Mother’s Day Celebration & Live Racing – Cancelled
May 10, 2020
This is your chance to give Mom a unique experience that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Binny’s Food & Wine International – Postponed
May 16, 2020
Taste and sample wines from all over the world, thoughtfully laid out with entertainment and food in Arlington’s renowned Million Room Restaurant.
Country Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
June 05, 2020
Giddy up for this special Country Night theme! Come early for an exhilarating afternoon of racing then stay into the night for dancing, live country music, and themed fun!
Champions Day
June 06, 2020
Enjoy a day dedicated to honoring local champions and photo opportunities of the hardware that goes with it!
Family Day
June 07, 2020
Make family memories that will last a lifetime with special activities geared towards family fun.
College Day & Miller Lite Party in the Park
June 12, 2020
College students enjoy free General Admission with College ID, live music, $1 specials, and great giveaways!
Horsepower²
June 13, 2020
Enjoy horsepower on and off the track! The Thoroughbreds won't be the only ones with horsepower as Arlington brings back their classic car show.
Mascot Day
June 14, 2020
Enjoy a day of racing with your favorite mascots! The day wouldn’t be complete without a mascot race out of the gate on the main track.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
June 19, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Father’s Day
June 21, 2020
Father’s Day at Arlington has become a Chicagoland tradition. This is your chance to give Dad a unique experience that will create memories to last a lifetime!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
June 26, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Horses & Hounds
June 27, 2020
Check out adoptable dogs and ways to help retired racehorses on a fun filled day of horses and hounds!
NEW! Family Day+: Carnival Day
June 28, 2020
Enjoy Carnival classics at the first Family Day+ of the season! Enjoy everything a Family Day has to offer but with a live kids’ concert and amusement rides and games!
USA Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
July 03, 2020
Celebrate 4th of July weekend with this USA theme, presented by Miller Lite! Come early for an exhilarating afternoon of racing then stay into the night for dancing, live music, and themed fun!
Fireworks Night
July 04, 2020
Experience live music and entertainment all day and into the night while the best fireworks display you will ever experience kicks off just after dusk.
First Responders’ Day, presented by T-Mobile
July 05, 2020
Celebrate our honorable First Responders with First Responders’ Day.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 10, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Brown & Clear with a Chance of Hops
July 11, 2020
Whether you like your whiskey neat, on the rocks, or straight up, this tasting ticket is exactly what you ordered. Tasting ticket also includes beer and spirits. *Ticketed event
Around the World Day
July 12, 2020
Enjoy a day that celebrates the international flair of Arlington International Racecourse and the upcoming 38th Running of the Arlington Million on August 15th.
Value Day
July 16, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 17, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Food Truck Festival on Ride to the Million, presented by Miller Lite
July 18, 2020
Join us for the 7th annual Food Truck Festival featuring over 20 food trucks and multiple live bands! Plus, catch Arlington Million contenders in exciting prep races throughout the day.
NEW! Summer Day Camp Family Day
July 19, 2020
Make family memories that will last a lifetime with special activities geared towards family fun.
Value Day
July 23, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 24, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
NEW! Adult Christmas in July
July 25, 2020
Celebrate Christmas in July with this fun adult themed day!
Family Day+: Super Safari Quest
July 26, 2020
Get wild at Arlington for this themed Family Day! Experience the “Big Five” and enjoy family day activities, a live kids’ concert, and amusement rides & games.
Value Day
July 30, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 31, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Bacon, Beer & Bloodys
August 01, 2020
Name a better trio, we’ll wait. Experience bacon-infused dishes, bloodys with all the fixings, and ice cold beer in The Park! *Ticketed event
Chicago White Sox Day
August 02, 2020
Show your South Side pride and celebrate the Chicago White Sox as Arlington International turns black, white, and silver for Chicago White Sox Day.
Value Day
August 06, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
90’s Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
August 07, 2020
Don’t be a dweeb…get ready for this special 90’s event! Come early for an exhilarating afternoon of racing then stay into the night for dancing, live music, and themed fun!
Aloha Arlington
August 08, 2020
Get lei’d as Arlington turns tropical for the day. Experience live racing action & a Hawaiian Luau. Aloha Arlington is free with General Admission, but to experience the event with the best value, purchase an Aloha Arlington ticket!
NEW! Pirate Party Family Day
August 09, 2020
Argggggh you ready for this fun pirate themed family day?
Value Day
August 13, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 14, 2020
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Arlington Ales, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Arlington Million Day: 38th Running
August 15, 2020
The Arlington International Festival of Racing is THE must attend event of the summer.
Family Day
August 16, 2020
Make family memories that will last a lifetime with special activities geared towards family fun.
Value Day
August 20, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
NEW! Chicago Day
August 22, 2020
Celebrate the best city in the country, on Chicago Day at Arlington!
Arli Goes Back to School
August 23, 2020
Summer has ended and kids and Arli are getting ready to go back to school! Come celebrate Arli’s departure with a fun day for the whole family. PLUS, Arlington gives all teachers an A+ with FREE General Admission with valid ID at the Box Office.
Value Day
August 27, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
NEW! Pre-Season Pre-Game
August 29, 2020
Get ready for football season with horse racing's spin on TAILgating (pun intended)!
NEW! Family Day+: Game-A-Palooza
August 30, 2020
Everyone's favorite games come to life at the last Family Day+ of the season!
Kentucky Derby Day
September 05, 2020
If you can’t be in the Bluegrass State for the Kentucky Derby, Arlington is throwing the biggest Kentucky Derby party in Chicagoland!
Value Day
September 10, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Binny’s Taste at the Track
September 12, 2020
Taste hundreds of varieties of wine and enjoy samples of delicious food all at one of the largest wine tasting events of the Fall.
Value Day
September 17, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington!
Value Day
September 24, 2020
Thursdays July 16 – September 24* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Drink Arlington Dry: Closing Day
September 26, 2020
Arlington closes the 2020 season with a multitude of drink specials and giveaways to thank our loyal fans!
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