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.

Blerdcon Returns to Arlington In All Its Nerdy Glory

Love cosplay, gaming, manga and the Marvel universe? This free-spirited annual comic con is all about inclusivity.

29 Things to Do In March In and Around Arlington

Celebrate the first signs of spring with cherry blossom festivals, Irish shenanigans, a kitten baby shower and a Falls Church brunch crawl.

This Colorado Ski Town Is Also a Foodies’ Paradise

Catch a direct flight to Vail, Colorado, for nonstop skiing, eating and enjoying the good life before the snow melts.

Take a ‘Look’ at Langston Boulevard’s New Pop-up Art Space

"Look: An Unexpected Arts Experience" transforms a former Walgreens into a haven for visual and performing arts for just three weekends.

Arlington Has a New Pop-Up Mahjong Studio

Mingle, munch, sip margs and play the popular tile-based game at Montahj Social in Ballston starting Feb. 20.

Philly’s Hotel Anna & Bel Preserves a Piece of Women’s History

The boutique hotel in artsy Fishtown reinvents a historic building that was once a home for indigent widows and single women.

20 Kid-Friendly Spring Break Road Trips

Want to make memories over spring break? These family-friendly fun spots are all within driving distance of Washington, D.C.

Where to Celebrate America’s 250th in the DMV

Want to party like it's 1776? Wish the country a happy semiquincentennial with blasts from the past, festivals and fireworks.
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12 Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras in Virginia and D.C.

Who needs to go to Bourbon Street when Bourbon Street can come to you?...

Philly’s Calder Gardens Blend Art and Nature

Iconic works by the famed sculptor rest in quiet interior spaces and amid lush landscapes by Dutch designer Piet Oudolf.

Where to Try Winter Olympic Sports in the DMV

Whether you dream of medaling or just testing your mettle, you can give some of the Games' greatest events a try nearby.

11 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day with Your Besties in the DMV

Gather the girls for pop-up shopping events, a soothing yoga session, champagne in an igloo or a luxurious weekend staycation.
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