9 Picks for Father’s Day Fun
Give Dad the gift of togetherness with beer, food, live music and more.
Skip the obligatory barbecue apron or golf paperweight and plan a celebratory outing with the family. Here are some cool events happening in and around Arlington Father’s Day weekend.

Columbia Pike Blues Fest 2018. Photo by Josh Brick Graphics.
Columbia Pike Blues Festival
Where: Intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington
When: Saturday, June 15, 1-8:30 p.m.
It’s a block party! This year’s daylong music fest promises local brews from New District Brewing Co.; food from Sloppy Mama’s Barbeque, Mac’s Donuts, Cantina Mexicana and Rebellion on the Pike; and a musical lineup that includes Thornetta Davis, Hardway Connection, Lauren Calve Band, Funky Miracle and soul-blues master Sugaray Rayford. Plus, locally made art and giftables for sale, and a visit from the Arlington Arts Truck. Admission is free.