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Things to do in Arlington
For information about getting to your favorite Arlington restaurant, shop, or event, see Getting Around Arlington.
TDD is available for the hearing impaired through Virginia Relay at 1-800-828-1120.
Arlington Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Resources (PRCR)
Arts and Entertainment
Also see Arlington PRCR links, above.
Shopping, Dining, Nightlife
Events
Annual Events
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Transportation
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August
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Arlington County Fair – Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St. Admission: free.
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Free shuttle bus to and from Ballston-MU Metro station and I-66 parking garage next to Washington Lee High School, 15th and Quincy Sts. in Ballston. See Getting Around Ballston.
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September
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Rosslyn Jazz Festival – Gateway Park, Ft. Myer Dr. and Lee Hwy. in Rosslyn. 12 noon to 6:30 p.m., Admission: free. 703-522-6628.
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Walking distance from Rosslyn Metro station and accessible by ART, Metrobus, Georgetown Connector, and bicycle/walking trails. See Getting Around Rosslyn.
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September-
October
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Blocktoberfest – outdoor festival next to Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd. in Ballston. 703-319-7278.
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Walking distance from Ballston-MU Metro station and accessible by Metrobus and bicycle/walking trails. See Getting Around Ballston.
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October
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Theodore Roosevelt Birthday Celebration – Theodore Roosevelt Island, George Washington Parkway, between Key Bridge and Teddy Roosevelt Bridge in Rosslyn. Free. 703-289-2550.
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Walking distance from Rosslyn Metro station and accessible by ART, Metrobus, Georgetown Connector, and bicycle/walking trails. See Getting Around Rosslyn.
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October
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Army Ten-Miler – Begins and ends at the Pentagon.
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Walking distance from the Pentagon Metro station. Shuttle bus provided from Pentagon parking lot. Accessible by Metrobus and bicycle/walking trails. See Getting Around Pentagon City.
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October
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Clarendon Day – Wilson Blvd. and Highland Sts. in Clarendon. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Free.
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Walking distance from Clarendon Metro and Court House Metro stations, accessible by ART, Metrobus, and bicycle/walking trails and routes. See Getting Around Clarendon.
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October
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Marine Corps Marathon – Iwo Jima Memorial, Marshall Dr. and Rt. 50 in Rosslyn.
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Walking distance from Rosslyn Metro station and accessible by ART, Metrobus, Georgetown Connector, and bicycle/walking trails. See Getting Around Rosslyn.
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November
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Light up Rosslyn – Sponsored by Rosslyn Rennaissance. Viewed from several points throughout Rosslyn. Free.
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Walking distance from Rosslyn Metro station and accessible by ART, Metrobus, Georgetown Connector, and bicycle/walking trails. See Getting Around Rosslyn.
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November
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Joy to the World Holiday Celebration & Grand Illumination – Sponsored by Ballston-Virginia Square Partnership. Welburn Square, across from Ballston-MU Metro station in Ballston.
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Walking distance from Ballston-MU Metro station and accessible by ART, Metrobus, and bicycle/walking trails. See Getting Around Ballston.
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November
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Veteran's Day Ceremony – Arlington Cemetery, Free.
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Walking distance from Arlington Cemetery Metro station and accessible by Metrobus and bicycle/walking trails.
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December
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Santa Claus Visit – Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd. in Ballston.
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Walking distance from Ballston-MU Metro station and accessible by ART, Metrobus, and bicycle/walking trails. See Getting Around Ballston.
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Santa Claus Visit – The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 South Hayes Street, in Pentagon City.
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Walking distance from Pentagon City Metro station and accessible by ART, Metrobus, and bicycle/walking trails and routes. See Getting Around Pentagon City
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