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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Slave Ships Arrive in Virginia Square

'Passage,' an exhibit on the Arlington Arts Center lawn, explores themes of conflict, marginalization and the power dynamics of race.

Get Away: The Reeds at Shelter Haven

The boutique hotel in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, offers a salt spa and bayside outdoor dining.

10 Nearby Resorts You Can Visit Now

You can still pack up the family for a quick getaway this summer. These nearby resorts and hotels are playing it safe.

Get Away: Delaware Botanic Gardens

The 37-acre wildlife habit is a haven for coastal flora and fauna.

20 Cool Things to Do This Summer

Outdoor venues, capacity limits and streaming performances are here to keep you safely entertained, even through the dog days.

When Words Become Art

The coronavirus pandemic has elicited all kinds of thoughts and emotions. These local artists turned them into pictures.

Get Away: Shenandoah National Park

Not a camper? Try the lodges at Big Meadows and Skyland.

Biking the GAP Trail

Small towns, picturesque scenery and history. The Great Allegheny Passage has all that and more.

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12 More Ideas for Quarantine Fun

You may be mostly stuck at home, but creativity knows no bounds.

Need a Quarantine Date Night?

Here are a few ideas for creating a special evening at home.

What Arlington is Reading Right Now

Looking for a good book? Your neighbors are digging these fiction, nonfiction and children's titles.

A Poem Per Day for the Month of April

Here's your daily dose of art and beauty. Arlington's poet laureate emerita is previewing works from a forthcoming anthology of Arlington writers.

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