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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These Halloween Events in the DMV Are For the Dogs

Dogtober is here! Take your furry bestie out on the town for pup treats and costume contests, plus food and fun for pet parents, too.

Enjoy Fall Foliage With These Spectacularly Scenic Train Rides

For next-level leaf peeping, book a train tour on these historic railways in the mid-Atlantic region.

Escape Into Nature at This West Virginia Lodge

Cacapon Resort in Berkeley Springs is a scenic launchpad for hiking, biking, horseback riding, leaf peeping and other outdoor fun.

10 Haunted Halloween Attractions for Thrill-Seekers in the DMV

Watch your step—and your back—while navigating these haunted houses, frightening forests and tricked-out trails.

17 Not-Too-Scary Halloween Activities for Kids Around Arlington, VA

Family-friendly Halloween activities bring pumpkins, costumes, candy and crafts to the littlest trick-or-treaters.

Where to Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Album Release In Arlington, VA

The mega pop star drops her 12th album on Oct. 3, and venues throughout the area are readying sound systems and friendship bracelets.

6 Pretty Destinations For a Fall Getaway Near D.C.

Hike under a canopy of fall foliage, hit the spa and savor farm-to-table dinners at these picturesque inns and resorts.

Take the Kids to These DMV Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches

It's fall, y'all! Head to these nearby farms for gourd-picking, corn labyrinths, hay rides, apple cider doughnuts and other family fun.

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Best Oktoberfest Celebrations In and Around Arlington, VA

Sample German beers, dance the Schuhplattler and test your arm strength in stein-hoisting contests at these lederhosen-optional events.

Where to Pick Your Own Apples in the D.C. Area

Visit these area farms and orchards for fruit and vegetable picking, cider, doughnuts, hayrides and other fall fun.

Beer and Bike Lovers, This Delaware Hotel Is For You

Lewes, Delaware's beer-themed Dogfish Inn is a hoppy spot for suds-loving cyclists. It's dog-friendly, too.

Retrace American History in Gettysburg, PA

Civil War history isn't the only reason to visit this picturesque town. The Eisenhower farm contains a trove of WWII memorabilia.

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