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.

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10 New Books to Read at the Arlington Public Library

A steamy romance rumored to involve a prime minister and secret novelist, plus a young author foreshadows the fall of 1920s Berlin.

8 DMV Hotels with Dazzling Holiday Décor

Zoom down ice slides, marvel at gingerbread structures, sip tea amid historic furnishings, or cozy up in a private igloo.

27 Holiday Happenings In and Around Arlington This Week

Celebrate the season with gift markets, pet photos, ornament workshops, a jingle bell 5K, Santa sightings and drinks with dreidels.

Capital One Center Opens Outdoor Ice Rink in Tysons

The 9,000-square-foot rink welcomes skaters of all skill levels. Plus, find out where else you can practice an axel or slapshot.

10 Christmas Tree and Menorah Lightings In NoVA and D.C.

Mark your calendar for these holiday celebrations that promise to make the season not only merry, but also quite bright.

Head to Charlottesville for a Holiday Lights Spectacular

The Boar’s Head Resort's fifth-annual Winter Wander Trail of Lights is a fairytale-inspired wonderland of illuminated scenes and characters.

Where to Have Breakfast with Santa In Northern VA

Mingle with Kris Kringle and carb load on pancakes, Christmas cookies and croquettes at these brunchy, kid-friendly holiday events.

Mike Wardian’s Upcoming Taco Bell DC 50K Is Hilarious and Gross

The 31-mile run for the border passes through Arlington and requires runners to consume grub from nine of the chain's locations en route.

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In Middleburg, a New Destination for Bourbon Lovers

Come for the small batch Provenance bourbon and make a vacation of it by staying in a 19th-century manor house.

Where to Eat in Chinatown in Flushing, New York

Take the train to Queens for hand-pulled noodles, Dongbei-style barbecue, dim sum, Peking duck and other delights.

23 Festive Things To Do in the D.C. Area With Out-of-Town Guests

Live performances, lights festivals, 5Ks, fireworks and Santa on water skis round out our picks for holiday fun for all ages.

8 Wicked Good Ways to Celebrate ‘Wicked’ Part 2 in NoVA

Immersify yourself in the Emerald City with movie-inspired drinks, parties and menus at these local restaurants and theaters.

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