Things to Do

Can’t-Miss Happenings In & Around Arlington in June

Celebrate summer's arrival with Pride Month events, bicycle races, outdoor music festivals and fireworks.

Where to Catch Outdoor Films This Summer

Lineups include 'Barbie,' 'The Color Purple' and a symphony-accompanied screening of 'Harry Potter.' 🎬

Where to Pick Your Own Fruits & Veggies

Local farms are ripe with pick-your-own produce options, starting with strawberry festivals happening now through early June.

Get Away: Charlottesville’s Little Mod Hotel

If you love retro furnishings, this groovy boutique hotel is just the place for a UVA college visit or graduation weekend.

Work Up a Sweat at These Free Outdoor Fitness Classes

Where to find free outdoor cardio, yoga, Pilates, barre, boot camps, weight training, bike outings and dance workshops.

Get Away: Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Find lush displays of peonies, irises and roses, plus outdoor concerts and fun for kids in this garden paradise.

Shop Local: Fonts Books & Gifts

Attention readers: McLean now has its own independent bookstore.

Don’t Miss These Outdoor Festivals in May

Shop goods made by local artists, spin and soar on carnival rides, don your most outrageous derby hat and eat your way through Tysons at these springtime events.
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Pretty Hikes Within Two Hours of Arlington

The experts at Casual Adventure share some of their favorite spots for an escape into nature, from novice trails to serious climbs.

Make Time for Creativity at Studio PAUSE

The Columbia Pike creative studio hosts workshops and doubles as a gallery displaying visual and literary artworks in a variety of media.

Relax at These Adults-Only Virginia Vineyards

Elegant, serene and legal drinking age only. Enjoy your wine without any whining at these kid-free wineries.

Remembering IOTA Club & Cafe

For 23 years, this Clarendon music venue was Arlington’s talent-spotting band locus. We asked some of its key players to reminisce.