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.

Love Period Films? Meet Arlington’s Hollywood Connection

This vintage costume design studio has a star-studded list of film, television and stage credits.

Where to Eat, Drink and Catch Live Music

Enjoy stellar shows alongside your drinks and dinner at these local restaurants and bars.

Roberta Flack’s Road to the Grammys Began in Arlington

The vocalist known for "Killing Me Softly" and other hits grew up in Green Valley.

Wave Your Carnival Beads at These Mardi Gras Parties

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with New Orleans grooves, cooking classes, hurricanes and king cakes galore.

13 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Skip the fancy dinner and try live theater, massage lessons, a drag show and a French cooking class.

For Artsy Out-of-Town Guests: D.C.’s CitizenM Hotel

Visitors can stay in style at this colorful, cool boutique hotel in NoMa near Union Station.

8 Open Mic Nights For Music, Poetry and Laughs

Belt it out, crack 'em up, speak your mind and bring your applause to these local nightspots.

Stressed Out? Let These Resorts Give You the Spa Treatment

Pamper yourself with a stay at one of these luxury hideaways within driving distance of Arlington.
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20 Great Trivia Nights In and Around Arlington

Grab a pencil and a Bavarian pretzel at these rollicking eateries that are perking up weeknights.

Get Away: The Logan Inn

Kick back, rock-star style, and bring your dog to this edgy hideout in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Looking for a New Passion Project in 2023? Try These

Whether your bliss involves birding, baking, painting or photography, there's a local club or creative workshop for you.

The Top 25 Books in 2022

Looking for a good read? Here are the year's most popular titles from the Arlington Public Library.
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