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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52 Reasons to Visit Philadelphia in 2026

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Philly will be celebrating various historic "firsts" every Saturday in 2026.

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Northern VA If You’re 21+

The bubbly will be flowing and the bass will be thumping at these bar crawls, costume balls and retro dance parties.

5 Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Kids in the DMV

No need to stay up until midnight and risk a meltdown. Get the wiggles out with matinee ball-drops, rockin' tunes, magic shows and more.

11 Holiday Happenings In and Around Arlington This Week

Celebrate the season with a winter lantern festival, drag bingo, live comedy and a musical rendition of Miracle on 34th Street.

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

Head out for live performances, lights festivals, snow tubing, fireworks, retro dance parties and Santa on water skis.

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.

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.

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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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