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.

For next-level leaf peeping, book a train tour on these historic railways in the mid-Atlantic region.

13 Fall Festivals In and Around Arlington

Paint pumpkins (or your face), sip cider and enjoy live music at these autumnal street fairs and celebrations. 🍂

11 Places Where Kids Can Be Creative

Young artists can discover painting, sculpting, cooking, music appreciation and the magic of theater with these extracurriculars.

10 New Books to Read in September

Back to school time brings plenty of good nonfiction reads, including some unlikely WWII heroes: scholars and librarians.

8 D.C.-Area Bike Rides to Roll With This Fall

Ride a rail trail, cruise with the kids or roll through the streets of our nation's capital dressed like a dandy.

Where to Pick Your Own Apples

Escape the city and enjoy some fall fun at these area farms offering pick-your-own fruit, hayrides and apple cider doughnuts.

Art Imitates Nature at Meridian High School in Falls Church

Birds? Pollen spores? Coral reef? A community art project involving 850 students and faculty evokes images from the natural world. What do you see?

Lace Up for These Fall Races

Get your heart racing, log some miles and support a variety of good causes by signing up for these fall running events in the D.C. area.

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Have Yourself a Wizarding Weekend

Find potions, spells, Quidditch and cosplay at the Queen City Mischief & Magic festival in Staunton, Virginia.

20 Awesome Things to Do in September

Summer is ending, but the fun isn't. Head out for live jazz, a Beatles tribute, Cirque du Soleil and outdoor festivals galore.

Get Away: The Oaks Waterfront Hotel

Relax and recharge your batteries at this picturesque waterfront retreat in Easton, Maryland.

Fun Things to Do Over Labor Day Weekend

Send off summer with historic farm tours, live jazz, comedy, car shows, cape-wearing superheroes and Scottish kilt-donning competitors.

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