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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14 Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Welcome the year of the snake with festivals, parades, dragon dances and traditional foods at these events in and around Arlington.

A Place for Knitters and Fiber Artists

Want to turn yarn, fabric or thrifted duds into something original? TINT Makerspace can teach you how.

15 Drivable Winter Getaways for Snow Lovers

Embrace the cold with skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, an alpine coaster and the East Coast's longest sled run.

7 Ways to Honor MLK’s Legacy

Pay tribute to the civil rights leader with community service projects, a commemorative march and moving artistic performances.

10 New Books to Read in January

Dig into historical true crime, a critique of Spotify's impact on the music industry or a drag queen murder mystery.

16 Fun Things to Do In January

Enter to win a summer wedding at the library, volunteer for MLK Day, celebrate the Lunar New Year and take a polar plunge at Mosaic District.

Where to Celebrate Hanukkah in Northern Virginia

The Jewish Festival of Lights is coming in hot with menorah lightings, latkes and the return of D.C.'s annual Matzoball for singles. 🕎

Have You Ever Tried a Bier Bath?

Popular in Europe, a good soak in barley and hops has purported wellness benefits. Give it a go at this Maryland spa and alehouse.

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18 Fun and Festive Things to Do with Out-of-Town Visitors

Musical comedy, lights festivals, ice skating, fireworks and Santa on water skis round out our picks for holiday fun with the fam.

Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve In and Around Arlington

Say farewell to 2024 with retro dance parties, ball and balloon drops, kid-friendly street festivals and plenty of bubbly.

Holiday Happenings In and Around Arlington This Week

Build a Lego ornament, catch a Christmas flick, watch fireworks at George and Martha's place, and slip in one last word with Santa this week.

Get Away: Graduate by Hilton Princeton

Visiting colleges? If Princeton's on your list, here's a cool place to stay near the Ivy League campus in New Jersey.

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