In between hunting for Easter eggs, celebrating Passover, shopping spring markets, running races and taking spring break road trips, there are about a zillion other things to do in April. Open up that calendar app and get clicking.
Falls Church Fitness Challenge
Prioritize your health all month long by participating in the Little City’s big activity. From April 1-30, complete mini challenges on the bingo-esque Fitness Challenge Passport to win prizes. Complete six and get a car magnet. Complete 32 to win a tote bag. The City of Falls Church is making it easy to get those stamps, too. Check out free fitness pop-up classes, plus on April 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., there’s a full-day movement event at Founders Row (110 Founders Ave., Falls Church) with classes in Zumba, high-intensity interval training, Pilates, barre and mobility. Local businesses and restaurants are getting in on the action, too, offering special deals. Find a list of participants here and more details here. For instance fast-casual Vietnamese restaurant Roll Play will partner with Rumble Boxing for a series featuring community fitness classes April 11 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. and April 34 at noon, followed coffee, refreshments and light snacks.
Wiper Week
The initiative to support safe driving in the DMV returns April 6-11, with the distribution of free windshield wipers. To get a set, complete a vehicle repair or maintenance service at any Metro Motor location. 5618 Langston Blvd., Arlington (North Arlington); 2758 Washington Blvd., Arlington (Clarendon); 2717 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington (Clarendon); 4211 Columbia Pike, Arlington (Barcroft); and 2300 Columbia Pike, Arlington (South Arlington)
ARTECHOUSE x Ballston BID’s Bloom Hunt
ARTECHOUSE, an innovative space that blends art and technology, is taking its exhibit on the road in honor of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Bloom Hunt, a digital scavenger hunt, will be in Ballston April 6-12. Using the ARTECHOUSE XR App, visitors can follow a digital map to find and scan onsite markers to see immersive cherry blossom artwork, capture photos or videos, or complete challenges to win rewards. While you’re wandering through the neighborhood, stop at Ballston Quarter for its Blossom seasonal activation. From April 9-12, check out picture-perfect installations and a flower-filled experience.
Rosslyn Cinema
Outdoor movie season returns with showings at Pop-Up Park this year. Watch F1 The Movie on April 9, Freaky Friday on April 16 and You’ve Got Mail on April 23, all at 6 p.m. Plot twist: They’re all free to attend. 1401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Art of Pink
National Landing’s Met Park will host an artsy after-hours soiree in honor of the sakuras April 10, 5-10 p.m. An indoor/outdoor art showcase, the event invites attendees to browse Bloom, an exhibit featuring more than 60 artists’s cherry blossom-inspired works. Japanese and Asian food and drink will be available from vendors such as Kusshi, Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream, and Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe. Be sure to catch Secret Walls‘ live paint battle from 7:30-9 p.m. Note that the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s Innovation Studio and Amazon’s HQ2 lobbies will double as exhibition spaces with art activities for guests. Grab a free banana from Amazon’s storied Community Banana Stand and then watch artists MasPaz and Nate Mann transform it into a work of art. 1330 S. Fair St., Arlington (National Landing)
Southern Accents at The State Theatre
This group of Nashville musicians emulate the late Tom Petty’s music, style and sound. “The result is pure entertainment and songs so dedicated and true to the originals that you’d swear music history was being made all over again right before your eyes and ears,” according to the website. See and hear for yourself April 10, 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $18. 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
Bold New Voices Festival at Creative Cauldron
Show up for a series of professionally staged readings and help Creative Cauldron stuff choose the final selection for the 2026-27 “Bold New Voices” production. This initiative supports the development of new plays or musicals written by women and underserved voices. The festival runs April 11-May 9 on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a $1 minimum. 127 E. Broad St., Falls Church
Art Blooms at Mosaic
Highlights of this annual festival—presented in collaboration with the National Cherry Blossom Festival—include a market of more than 100 vendors, live performances, spring-themed selfie stations, and 60-plus vendors selling fresh produce and snacks. Check it out April 11-12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 2910 District Ave., Fairfax (Mosaic District)
National Chamber Ensemble Presents Musical Gems of Ecuador: A Violinist’s Journey
Jorge Saade, one of Ecuador’s most acclaimed performers, will play violin in the classical traditions of Latin America on April 11, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 ($25 for students). Marymount University Ballston Auditorium, 1000 N. Glebe Road, Arlington
Elizabeth & The Catapult at Jammin Java
Brooklyn-based singer Elizabeth Ziman is releasing her newest album, Responsible Friend, on April 3. It focuses on care, grief and showing up for others, a reflection of her own response to how emotions are processed. She’ll perform songs from the new album April 13, 7:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $22. 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna
Micky Dolenz at The Barns at Wolf Trap
Hey, hey, he was a Monkee, and he’s celebrating 60 years of the band with two performances April 15-16, 8 p.m. He’ll play some of the biggest hits, including I’m a Believer and Daydream Believer, and tell stories from life on the road. Tickets begin at about $100. 1635 Trap Road, Vienna
The City of Falls Church Arts Day
Peruse and buy the artwork of more than 40 local artists while enjoying live music and Falls Church’s public art installations. The event, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., coincides with the city’s Saturday Farmers Market. Visitors can park at the community center or along Park Ave. (Rain date April 25) 312 Park Ave, Falls Church
Spring Artful Weekend 2026
The Arlington Artists Alliance will host its annual spring art fair at Fort C.F. Smith Park on April 17-19 (see website for times). Admire the work of more than 40 alliance members. The opening reception is April 17, 6-8 p.m. Hendry House, 2411 N. 24th St., Arlington (Woodmont)
Arlington Bunny Hop 5K
Pound the pavement for about 3 miles and then enjoy the block party afterward all while raising money for local charities on April 18, 8 a.m. Runners of all ages welcome. Registration is $50 or $25 for ages 6-17. Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving St., Arlington (Clarendon)
Clarendon FitFest 2026
Take to the streets of Clarendon on April 18, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for fitness-focused fun. Free and open to the public, the event will feature live fitness demos every hours, interactive activities and a Pacers 5K run. Demos include a yoga sesh with Spenga Ballston, barre from Barre3, pilates fusion from Life Time Fitness, and strength and mobility from Method Fitness, which just happens to be a Best of Arlington 2026 winner. Mason Square Plaza, 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington
Georgetown House Tour
Venture across the Potomac to look at pretty things April 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., when St. John’s Episcopal Church will host the 93rd Georgetown House Tour. It’s believed to be the oldest, most prestigious house tour in the country and attracts almost 2,000 guests. This year’s tour highlights the charm and history of Georgetown’s past with modern design and architectural enhancements. Participating properties include one built in 1852 as a carriage house and the City Tavern Club, built in 1796. Tickets are $70 in advance or $75 in person. 3240 O St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
Columbia Pike Artist Studios Open Studios
Check out the work of 21 Columbia Pike Artist Studios members April 18-19, 2-5 p.m. Pieces will include paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and mixed media, and the artists will be there to talk about their process. The event is free and open to the public. 932 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington (Columbia Pike)
Sound of Home at 250: Many Voices at Little City Concerts
The 9th Street String Quartet’s show April 18, 7:30 p.m., will close out Little City Concerts’ season. The performance celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States by looking at the diverse voices that have shaped current American life. Half of all ticket sales will go to 50% of ticket sales benefit Second Story, which supports youth experiencing homelessness and crises. Tickets are $25 for anyone older than 18. The Falls Church Episcopal, 166 E. Broad St., Falls Church
The Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week
Whether you’ve got a green thumb or are green with envy over a beautiful garden, find inspo at this 30th annual event. From April 18-25, the owners of nearly 130 of Virginia’s most beautiful private homes and gardens will open their doors to the public in the form of 29 tours. Each stops at three to five properties, some of which are in walking distance from one another and others require a drive. In that case, shuttle transportation is available. Local tours include Fairfax County and Old Town Alexandria Tickets are $25-$75 or $15 for children ages 5-17. Proceeds go toward restoration and preservation of historic public gardens and graduate-level research.
The Shape of a Gift (선물의 모습) at Friends Artspace
Friends Artspace, a small gallery in a repurposed Arlington garage, welcomes this exhibit by Youngmin Lee from April 18-June 6. She is a Korean-born, California-based textile artist who is an expert in the tradition of bojagi, the Korean wrapping cloth used to hold precious objects, household items and gifts. The works are hand-stitched from recycled and scrap materials and then assembled through an intuitive, improvised process rather than a fixed pattern. 2400 N. Edgewood St., Arlington (Woodmont)
Lego and Target Collab
Lego and Target’s Falls Church store are teaming up to bring a free, immersive Lego Star Wars SMART Play experience to life to celebrate the launch of LEGO’s SMART Play technology. Visit April 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., to try the system, which responds in real time. The pop-up, which will be in the parking lot, will also feature demos and giveaways. 6100 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church
Arlington Philharmonic Chamber Music Festival
On April 19, 2-6 p.m., the Arlington Philharmonic, Arlington Black History Museum and Arlington Historical Society will partner to present a free performance by a string ensemble playing works by African-American composers. It will be paired with storytelling that recounts Arlington’s rich African-American history. Bennett Park Art Atrium, 1601 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington (Rosslyn)
Arlington Reads: Francis Lam
Journalist Francis Lam and former Washington Post food critic, Tom Sietsema, will talk about cookbooks through the ages at this free Arlington Reads event April 21, 6:30-8 p.m. Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington (Virginia Square)
Earth Day Community Cleanup in National Landing
Keep National Landing beautiful. On April 22, 10 a.m.-noon, meet at Water Park to get cleanup materials and instructions. Then, explore the neighborhood while collecting litter and beautifying the public spaces. Stick around for light refreshments at Water Bar afterward. All ages are welcome and registration is required. 1601 Crystal Drive, Arlington (National Landing)
Bansy at The Renegade
The DMV-based band of pals has been performing together since 2012. At the show April 24, 9:30 p.m., expect a setlist that covers a range of artists, including Chappel Roan, Taylor Swift, Weezer and Queen. 3100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington
12th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts
The juried art show takes over Clarendon on April 25-26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Stroll along and ooh and aah at sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, painting and more. New this year is a Craft Marketplace, where about 30 artisans and more than 100 fine artists will showcase their work. Washington Boulevard from Clarendon Boulevard to North Garfield Street and on North Highland Street from Washington Boulevard to 11th Street, North (Clarendon)
Bark in Boro Park
Clip a leash on your pup and head to The Boro Tysons for dog-centric fun April 25, 10 a.m.-noon. Activities include a dog training and agility course. Zoom Room Springfield reps will host guided training sessions at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., followed by an agility course for dogs of all sizes. (Tickets are required for preferred time slots.) Make a custom bandana for your four-legged friend or a personalized dog tag. 8350 Broad St., Tysons
Northern Virginia Indie Bookstore Day Crawl
As part of Independent Bookstore Day on April 25, One More Page Books and Fonts Books & Gifts will join with more than a dozen local stores by offering fun activities and prizes. Fonts Books, 6262 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, and One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington (East Falls Church)
Earth Day Every Day Festival
The Langston Boulevard Alliance hosts the fifth annual family-friendly festival and Earth Day celebration April 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Taking over the Lee Heights Shops, it will have live music, kids’ activities, an arts market, and local food and drink vendors. 4500-4550 Cherry Hill Road, Arlington
Tiffany Haddish Live at the Arlington Drafthouse
Emmy-, Grammy- and NCAAP Image Award-winner Tiffany Haddish brings her hilarity to Arlington in this one-woman show. Performances are April 30-May 2, 7 or 9:30 p.m. (See website.) Tickets are $60. 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington
Sarah Glenn Marsh at One More Page Books
On April 30, 7 p.m., the Richmond author talks about her first adult novel, Our Rogue Fates, a male/male romantic fantasy. She’ll be in conversation with local romance author Chip Pons. Free. 2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington (East Falls Church)
2026 SOLOS Exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
James Stephen Terrell is one of four artists to win the museum’s 2026 SOLOS exhibitions program. A D.C. native, he uses paint and media to create collages aimed at transporting admirers to another world. See his work at MoCA Arlington through May 31. 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (Ballston)