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32 Festive Events to Make the Season Bright

From Santa selfies and icy slides to live performances and train rides, we've got your holiday fun right here.

22 Things to Do With Out-of-Town Visitors

Expecting houseguests this holiday season? Here are some interesting outings to plan with family and friends.

10 New Books to Read in November

Be thankful for books and check out these new releases, from a globetrotting spy thriller to a horror-tinged retelling of The Nutcracker.

Where to Pick Your Own Apples and Pumpkins This Fall

Country vibes are just a short drive from Arlington at these farms offering pick-your-own fruit, barnyard animals and hay rides.

10 New Books to Read in October

Creepy and cozy new releases include a collection of ghost stories, a history of women in the CIA and a memoir from a million-dollar-winning Jeopardy contestant.

‘Maus’ Author Discusses Controversial Book

Art Spiegelman's graphic novel about the Holocaust has been banned in some school districts. He spoke at a recent Arlington Public Library event.

Local Author Pens Horror Story to Illustrate Real-World Struggles

Kosoko Jackson explores themes of teen violence and racism in his first young-adult horror novel.

10 New Books to Read in September

Cozy up with a baseball movie tell-all, a postwar account of life behind the wall in East Germany, and a comic noir tale of a hitman posing as a rabbi.

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17 Fall Festivals and Fun Happenings Around Arlington

Switch seasons with live music, street fairs, pop-up markets, gravity-defying acrobatics, decorating tips and an art walk.

Get Away: Museum of Illusions Washington

Discover mind-bending optical illusions at this new attraction in CityCenterDC.

10 Things to Do Before Summer’s End

Close out the season with outdoor movies, brass bands, salsa dancing, a book festival, a hip-hop reunion tour and the Arlington County Fair.

10 New Books to Read in August

Round out your summer with a thriller set in 1960s Europe, a deep dive into the history of deep-sea exploration or a kids' book about the first T. Rex discovery.