Parenting - Arlington Magazine

Where to Pick Your Own Fruits & Veggies

Local farms are ripe with pick-your-own produce options, starting with strawberry festivals happening now through early June.

6 Places to Throw an Awesome Kids’ Birthday Party

Fancy a fete with playful puppies, virtual reality challenges or an epic inflatable? Contact these local venues.

Things to Do Close to Home During Spring Break

Staycationing? With spring festivals, dinosaur encounters and a Barbie truck, why would you want to leave the Arlington area anyway?

20 Most Popular Out-of-State Colleges for Arlington Grads

Outside of Virginia, these schools received the most applications from Arlington's Class of 2023.

The Beauty of the Bedtime Story

The evening ritual with my daughters has changed over time, but it’s still magical.

20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2023

These schools received the most applications from APS seniors last year.

25 Super Summer Camps

From coding, cooking and theater to fun in the great outdoors, these camps are sure to inspire smiles. Register now before they fill up.

Fentanyl: The Deadliest Dose

Teens don’t always know what’s in the drugs they’re using. The pill they think is Oxy or Xanax could contain fentanyl—and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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10 Fun Things to Do With Kids During the Holiday Break

Round out the season with outdoor skating, scavenger hunts, building activities, a VR experience and an 'Encanto' casita come to life.

14 Places to Volunteer with Kids and Teens

The holiday season often focuses on getting, but giving is a great way to celebrate, and something people of all ages can do.

What to Do With All That Leftover Halloween Candy

At The Toy Nest in Falls Church, kids can trade extra candy for credits to borrow toys. The sweets will go to city workers.

9 Halloween Events For Kids This Weekend

From parades and costume contests to a glow party for teens, here's the scoop on holiday happenings for Arlington's younger set.