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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Get Away: Blue Rock

Escape to this Rappahannock County inn for farm-to-table dining, wine and spirits tastings and beautiful scenery.

Arlington’s Past and Present In Spotlight at Local Gallery

Arlington Arts Center hosts a group show highlighting the county's ever-changing skyline and some of its notable people.

Get Away: Legoland New York Resort

Build your own adventure with amusement park rides, mazes, workshops, lifesize characters and a brand new water park.

Local Teen Organizes Benefit Concert for Ukrainian Children

Granddaughter of WWII-era Ukrainian refugee wants to help 'kids who have to leave, just like her.'

Not Into Crowds? Visit These Lesser-Known Beaches

For fun in the sand away from the masses, try these mid-Atlantic hideaways.

Get Away: Hyatt House Lewes Rehoboth Beach

Craving some beach time at the Delaware shore? Book a suite and bring your pet.

28 Outdoor Adventures in the Mid-Atlantic

Where to go whitewater rafting, tubing, boating, paddle-boarding, zip-lining, hiking, garden hopping, hot-air ballooning and more.

10 Books to Read in July

Kick back and relax with a sci-fi novella, a spellbinding teen mystery and tales of Josephine Baker's exploits as a World War II spy.

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Make Summer Plans With These Free Outdoor Concert Series

Find retro rock, Afropop, Americana and everything in between at these outdoor concerts in and around Arlington.

11 Ways to Celebrate This Fourth of July

Take the kiddos on a scavenger hunt, enjoy sky-high views of D.C. at a hotel party, and get your fill of fireworks.

Where to Catch Outdoor Films this Summer

Stretch out under the stars for date nights and family-friendly fun at these local lawns.

Get Away: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

The aquarium's newly renovated South Building reopens this month in Virginia Beach with a moon jelly touch pool and other interactive exhibits.

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