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.

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.

14 Alt Ways to Do Valentine’s Day in the DMV

From kids' crafts and nail art to running in your undies, these events have a lot of heart. Romantic partners not required.

16 Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with festivals, parades, dragon dances and traditional foods all month long.

10 New Books to Read at the Arlington Public Library

A dazzling saga about the generations of Hawaiian women tasked with protecting their homeland, plus a taxi driver becomes a suspect when her passenger is murdered in the backseat.

15 Ways to Celebrate Black History in the DMV

Visit historic sites, celebrate Black culture and learn about important African Americans who shaped our communities.

Virginia’s Maple Syrup Trail Is Small-Town Sweet

Visit the annual Highland County Maple Festival for maple everything, and a look at how sap becomes liquid gold.

8 Spots for a Romantic Getaway in the Greater D.C. Area

Whatever your heart desires, you'll love the packages these resorts and hotels have put together to make celebrating easy.

14 Spots for Skiing, Sledding, Tubing and Snowboarding Near D.C.

Embrace the cold with skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, an alpine coaster and the East Coast's longest sled run.
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How a Brain Tumor Changed Jen Dary

The Arlington resident shares her survival story in her debut book, 'I Believe in Everything,' with an author talk at One More Page Books.

Falls Church Has a Mahjong Parlor and It’s Hopping

Need a break from screen time? This analog game of patterns is all the rage, and you can learn how to play at Talk Tiles to Me.

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. 
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