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!
Country Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
June 28, 2019
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!
NEW! Bacon, Beer & Bloodys
June 29, 2019
Name a better trio, we’ll wait. Experience bacon-infused dishes, bloodys with all the fixings, and ice cold beer in The Park!
Renaissance Faire Family Day
June 30, 2019
Enjoy all of the fun of a classic renaissance faire! Thou shall not miss this event filled with family day activities, a live kids’ concert, amusement rides and games!
Independence Day
July 04, 2019
Celebrate Independence Day at Arlington with special holiday racing and entertainment!
Fireworks Night
July 05, 2019
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.
Jockey Appreciation Day
July 06, 2019
Join us as Arlington dedicates a day to the human athletes of the sport who pilot our equine friends.
First Responders’ Day featuring Breakfast at Arlington
July 07, 2019
Wake up with the horses and experience Breakfast at Arlington…then celebrate our honorable First Responders with First Responders’ Day.
Value Day & Free Family Movie Night: Frozen
July 11, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 12, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Food Truck Festival on Ride to the Million, presented by Miller Lite
July 13, 2019
Join us for the 6th 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.
Chicago Bears Day
July 14, 2019
Bear Down and show your pride for the Monsters of the Midway at Arlington International.
Value Day & Free Family Movie Night: Finding Nemo
July 18, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 19, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Brown & Clear with a Chance of Hops
July 20, 2019
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.
Mascot Day
July 21, 2019
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.
Value Day & Free Family Movie Night: Lego Movie 2
July 25, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating
A Hard Day’s Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
July 26, 2019
“Come Together” for this special Beatles Night! Come early for an exhilarating afternoon of racing then stay into the night for dancing, live music, and themed fun!
Horses & Hounds, presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka
July 27, 2019
Check out adoptable dogs and ways to help retired racehorses on a fun filled day of horses and hounds!
NEW! Outer Space Family Day
July 28, 2019
3…2…1… BLAST OFF! Explore outer space with family day activities, a live kids’ concert and amusement rides & games!
Value Day
August 01, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 02, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Around the World: 1 Week Countdown to the International Festival of Racing
August 03, 2019
The ONE-week countdown to the International Festival of Racing begins today!
Breakfast at Arlington: Million Edition
August 04, 2019
Brunch with racing’s finest.
Value Day
August 08, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 09, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Arlington Million Day: 37th Running
August 10, 2019
The Arlington International Festival of Racing is THE must attend event of the summer.
Family Day
August 11, 2019
Make family memories that will last a lifetime with special activities geared towards family fun.
Value Day
August 15, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 16, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
NEW! Aloha Arlington
August 17, 2019
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 a VIP ticket.
Arlington’s Got Talent
August 18, 2019
Every child is a star! This Family Day features a kids’ talent show with riveting performances throughout the day and prizes for win, place, and show!
Value Day
August 22, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 23, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Chicago Wolves Day
August 24, 2019
Arlington’s been thrown to the Wolves! Enjoy a day of racing featuring hockey and horses with Chicago Wolves Day.
NEW! Super Safari Quest Family Day
August 25, 2019
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.
90’s Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
August 30, 2019
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!
Germanfest
August 31, 2019
Dust off your lederhosen for Arlington’s Germanfest. Get your fill of Oom-Pah musical beats, beer, and delicious food.
Arli Goes Back to School featuring Breakfast at Arlington
September 01, 2019
Summer has ended and kids and Arli are getting ready to go back to school! Wake up with the horses and experience Breakfast at Arlington...then come celebrate Arli’s departure and final Sunday Family Day of the season.
Labor Day Featuring the Jockey Jog 5K Run/Walk Benefiting the PDJF
September 02, 2019
Celebrate Labor Day at Arlington starting with the Jockey Jog 5K Run/Walk and then spend the afternoon enjoying special holiday racing and entertainment.
Binny’s Taste at the Track
September 07, 2019
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 12, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Luck of the Irish
September 14, 2019
It’s half way to St. Patrick’s Day! Everyone’s Irish for this event! Enjoy Irish music, performances, and great food and beverage specials in the Park.
Value Day
September 19, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Drink Arlington Dry: Closing Day
September 21, 2019
Arlington closes the 2019 season with a multitude of drink specials and giveaways to thank our loyal fans!
Free Halloween Family Movie Night
October 18, 2019
An Arlington Paddock Production Presents a free spooky screening of a Halloween classic! Plus, family fun, themed food and drink specials, and enter-to-win prizes! *No Live Racing
Breakfast with Santa – December 14
December 14, 2019
The track is clear for Santa’s sleigh. Enjoy breakfast in the Million Room Restaurant. Breakfast with Santa includes a photo with Santa, kids’ crafts, Christmas music, cookie decorating, and more! New in 2019: two dates to choose from! Breakfast with Santa will be hosted on December 14th and 15th. *No Live Racing
Breakfast with Santa – December 15
December 15, 2019
The track is clear for Santa’s sleigh. Enjoy breakfast in the Million Room Restaurant. Breakfast with Santa includes a photo with Santa, kids’ crafts, Christmas music, cookie decorating, and more! New in 2019: two dates to choose from! Breakfast with Santa will be hosted on December 14th and 15th. *No Live Racing
Country Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
June 28, 2019
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!
NEW! Bacon, Beer & Bloodys
June 29, 2019
Name a better trio, we’ll wait. Experience bacon-infused dishes, bloodys with all the fixings, and ice cold beer in The Park!
Renaissance Faire Family Day
June 30, 2019
Enjoy all of the fun of a classic renaissance faire! Thou shall not miss this event filled with family day activities, a live kids’ concert, amusement rides and games!
Independence Day
July 04, 2019
Celebrate Independence Day at Arlington with special holiday racing and entertainment!
Fireworks Night
July 05, 2019
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.
Jockey Appreciation Day
July 06, 2019
Join us as Arlington dedicates a day to the human athletes of the sport who pilot our equine friends.
First Responders’ Day featuring Breakfast at Arlington
July 07, 2019
Wake up with the horses and experience Breakfast at Arlington…then celebrate our honorable First Responders with First Responders’ Day.
Value Day & Free Family Movie Night: Frozen
July 11, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 12, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Food Truck Festival on Ride to the Million, presented by Miller Lite
July 13, 2019
Join us for the 6th 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.
Chicago Bears Day
July 14, 2019
Bear Down and show your pride for the Monsters of the Midway at Arlington International.
Value Day & Free Family Movie Night: Finding Nemo
July 18, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating.
Miller Lite Party In The Park
July 19, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Brown & Clear with a Chance of Hops
July 20, 2019
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.
Mascot Day
July 21, 2019
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.
Value Day & Free Family Movie Night: Lego Movie 2
July 25, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington! Value Day features discounted pricing on admission, food & beverage, and seating
A Hard Day’s Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
July 26, 2019
“Come Together” for this special Beatles Night! Come early for an exhilarating afternoon of racing then stay into the night for dancing, live music, and themed fun!
Horses & Hounds, presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka
July 27, 2019
Check out adoptable dogs and ways to help retired racehorses on a fun filled day of horses and hounds!
NEW! Outer Space Family Day
July 28, 2019
3…2…1… BLAST OFF! Explore outer space with family day activities, a live kids’ concert and amusement rides & games!
Value Day
August 01, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 02, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Around the World: 1 Week Countdown to the International Festival of Racing
August 03, 2019
The ONE-week countdown to the International Festival of Racing begins today!
Breakfast at Arlington: Million Edition
August 04, 2019
Brunch with racing’s finest.
Value Day
August 08, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 09, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Arlington Million Day: 37th Running
August 10, 2019
The Arlington International Festival of Racing is THE must attend event of the summer.
Family Day
August 11, 2019
Make family memories that will last a lifetime with special activities geared towards family fun.
Value Day
August 15, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 16, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
NEW! Aloha Arlington
August 17, 2019
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 a VIP ticket.
Arlington’s Got Talent
August 18, 2019
Every child is a star! This Family Day features a kids’ talent show with riveting performances throughout the day and prizes for win, place, and show!
Value Day
August 22, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Miller Lite Party In The Park
August 23, 2019
At this after work stop, good things come in 3’s: $3 MillerCoors Drafts, $3 Food, $3 House Wine.
Chicago Wolves Day
August 24, 2019
Arlington’s been thrown to the Wolves! Enjoy a day of racing featuring hockey and horses with Chicago Wolves Day.
NEW! Super Safari Quest Family Day
August 25, 2019
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.
90’s Night – Miller Lite Party in the Park After Dark
August 30, 2019
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!
Germanfest
August 31, 2019
Dust off your lederhosen for Arlington’s Germanfest. Get your fill of Oom-Pah musical beats, beer, and delicious food.
Arli Goes Back to School featuring Breakfast at Arlington
September 01, 2019
Summer has ended and kids and Arli are getting ready to go back to school! Wake up with the horses and experience Breakfast at Arlington...then come celebrate Arli’s departure and final Sunday Family Day of the season.
Labor Day Featuring the Jockey Jog 5K Run/Walk Benefiting the PDJF
September 02, 2019
Celebrate Labor Day at Arlington starting with the Jockey Jog 5K Run/Walk and then spend the afternoon enjoying special holiday racing and entertainment.
Binny’s Taste at the Track
September 07, 2019
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 12, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Luck of the Irish
September 14, 2019
It’s half way to St. Patrick’s Day! Everyone’s Irish for this event! Enjoy Irish music, performances, and great food and beverage specials in the Park.
Value Day
September 19, 2019
Thursdays July-September* are Value Days at Arlington!
Drink Arlington Dry: Closing Day
September 21, 2019
Arlington closes the 2019 season with a multitude of drink specials and giveaways to thank our loyal fans!
Free Halloween Family Movie Night
October 18, 2019
An Arlington Paddock Production Presents a free spooky screening of a Halloween classic! Plus, family fun, themed food and drink specials, and enter-to-win prizes! *No Live Racing
Breakfast with Santa – December 14
December 14, 2019
The track is clear for Santa’s sleigh. Enjoy breakfast in the Million Room Restaurant. Breakfast with Santa includes a photo with Santa, kids’ crafts, Christmas music, cookie decorating, and more! New in 2019: two dates to choose from! Breakfast with Santa will be hosted on December 14th and 15th. *No Live Racing
Breakfast with Santa – December 15
December 15, 2019
The track is clear for Santa’s sleigh. Enjoy breakfast in the Million Room Restaurant. Breakfast with Santa includes a photo with Santa, kids’ crafts, Christmas music, cookie decorating, and more! New in 2019: two dates to choose from! Breakfast with Santa will be hosted on December 14th and 15th. *No Live Racing
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Arlington Park@arlingtonparkJun 22
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