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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10 New Books to Read in July

Enjoy long, hot summer days with a block-party murder mystery and an entertaining twist on some well-loved fairy tales.

Delaware’s Cutest Beach Town Is Calling

Low-key Lewes is prized for its quiet shoreline, maritime history, bike trails, great restaurants and intimate charm.

Arlington Pool Haunted by Ghosts in New Novel

Michelle Brafman's 'Swimming With Ghosts' takes a satirical and serious look at summer swim team culture, as well as specters from the past.

5 Great Kid-Friendly Beaches

Find kayak rentals, beach 'diamonds' and a pony swim on these road-trip worthy shores.

Catch Outdoor Films This Summer at These Parks and Lawns

The lineup includes 'Top Gun: Maverick,' 'E.T.' and a symphony-accompanied screening of 'Jurassic Park.'

10 New Books to Read in June

Ease into summer with a modern-day take on a Jane Austen classic, or an out-of-this-world comedy about a quirky alien abduction.

63 Local Musicians and Bands To Check Out Now

Whether jazz or jangle pop is your jam, you're sure to find artists you love on this list.

Get Away: Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Pennsylvania

Set in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, this historic property has played host to 13 U.S. presidents.

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13 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month

From parades and picnics to drag queen story hour, these events promise to party out loud.

Get Away: Baltimore’s Ulysses Hotel

For campy fun, book a stay at this John Waters-inspired property in Charm City's Mount Vernon neighborhood.

9 Outdoor Festivals to Kickstart Summer

Catch craft beer, food trucks, blues artists, a 'dad band' and a pride pageant at these street parties.

Explore the Mallows Bay Ghost Fleet, a Ship Graveyard

Filled with history, this sunken fleet about 30 miles down the Potomac from D.C. is now an ecological paradise.

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