Things to Do

Are you on the lookout for fun, enriching ways to spend your free time? There’s no shortage of festivals, concerts, kid-focused activities, world-class theater productions or weekend getaways that will excite, inspire or rejuvenate your soul. Arlington Magazine is your source for exciting things to do in Arlington, our neighboring communities and within a few hours’ drive of home.

25 Things to Do This Week Around Arlington, VA

Honor military service members on Veterans Day, celebrate Diwali and nab a chance to "say anything" to John Cusack.

These Halloween Events in the DMV Are for the Dogs

Dogtober is here! Take your furry bestie out on the town for pup treats and costume contests, plus food and fun for pet parents, too.

A Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Occult Bookstore Opens in Falls Church, VA

The Dark, Unbound will specialize in new and used titles by underrepresented authors, as well as metaphysical merch.

13 Not-Too-Scary Halloween Activities for Little Kids Around Arlington

These family-friendly Halloween activities promise pumpkins, costumes, candy and crafts for the littlest trick-or-treaters.

10 New Books to Read at the Arlington Public Library

New in October: an intelligent alien slime mold sets out to prove there’s intelligent life on Earth, and American Girl Samantha grows up.

This Tiny West Virginia Town is Having a Full-On Renaissance

Visit Wardensville for breathtaking scenery, fresh produce, Appalachian crafts, easy hospitality and programs that invest in local youth.

Take the Kids to These DMV Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches

It's fall, y'all! Head to these nearby farms for gourd-picking, corn labyrinths, hay rides, apple cider doughnuts and other family fun.

14 Events in the DMV That Scream Halloween

Care for a scare? Something wicked this way comes. Tread these haunted houses, spooky theme parks and tricked-out trails—if you dare.
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Enjoy Fall Foliage With These Spectacularly Scenic Train Rides

For next-level leaf peeping, book a train tour on these historic railways in the mid-Atlantic region.

9 Virginia Wine Weekends to Enjoy This Fall

Escape into nature for dazzling foliage and fine dining with sips of the Commonwealth's award-winning vintages.

4 NoVA Plays to See During D.C. Theatre Week

Grab discount tickets to a Sondheim classic, a portrait of betrayal, a night of gothic ghost stories and a rock musical monster mash-up.

11 Fall Festivals Around the DMV

Ready for pumpkin patches, craft beers, wine tastings, giant slides and live music? Rest assured there's a fest for that. 🍂
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