365+ Things to Do (List) - All Around Arlington

#1 – Visit a Farmers’ Market

#2 – Visit Arlington National Cemetery

#3 – Enjoy Music at the Rosslyn Jazz Fest

#4 – Visit the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

#5 – Celebrate Virginia Garden Week

#6 – See a show at Signature Theatre

#7 – Visit the Planetarium

#8 – Have a Family Skate Night at Medstar Capitals Iceplex

#9 – Go roller skating at Thomas Jefferson Community Center

#10 – Try the halfpipe at Powhatan Springs Skate Park

#11 – Play Putt Putt at Upton Hill Regional Park

#12 – Visit the Air Force Memorial

#13 – See a movie at Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse

#14 – Hike or Bike along the Mount Vernon Trail

#15 – Enjoy a picnic and watch a movie during the Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival

#16 – Eat at Lebanese Taverna

#17 – Visit Potomac Overlook Park and Nature Center

#18 – Visit the Netherlands Carillon

#19 – Enjoy Oysters at The Salt Line

#20 – Play tennis at Bluemont Park

#21 – Visit the US Marine Corps War Memorial

#22 – Enjoy the rooftop pavillion at Clarendon Ballroom

#23 – Shop for bargains at the Civitan Community Garage Sale

#24 – Dine at Carlyle in Shirlington

#25 – Enjoy a relaxing day spa

#27 – Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

‎#28 – Go see a high school musical

#29 – Go Dancing at The Dance Factory

#30 – Take a Bike Ride

#31 – Visit Theodore Roosevelt Island

#32 – Visit the Westover Library to see Tiffany stained glass and search for books

#33 – Take a blanket and go to Gravelly Point Park

#34 – Attend an Open House at the Charlie Clark Center for Local History

#35 – Stop and smell the roses

‎#36 – Eat Chesapeake Bay Steamed Crabs

#37 – Eat an authentic Italian meal at Sfoglina

#38 – Come to the Taste of Arlington

#40 – Visit the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Museum and Visitor Center

#41 – Celebrate National Biking Month

#42 – Visit Reagan National Airport

#43 – Check out the Beer Garden at Westover Market

#44 – Have a picnic and listen to music at Potomac Overlook Park

#45 – Visit an old Southern Railway Caboose at Bluemont Junction

#46 – Enjoy Live Music at B Live

#47 – Get a scoop of gelato at The Italian Store

#48 – Dine Al Fresco on the Rooftop or Outdoor Patio at Wilson Hardware

#49 – Enjoy the free Summer Music Series in Rosslyn

#50 – Learn the Tango at the Argentine Festival

#51 – Line Up to Watch Rolling To Remember

#52 – Stay Cool at Ocean Dunes Waterpark at Upton Hills

#53 – Beat the heat with treats from Jeni’s Ice Cream

#54 – Take a yoga class

#55 – Come to the Party at the Plaza

#56 – Sip & Stroll at the Row

#57 – Host a Murder Mystery Party

#58 – See a Live Comedy Show

#59 – Visit the Arlington Historical Museum

#60 – Watch Free Outdoor Movies on the Crystal Screen

#61 – Enjoy a Cold Pint at Astro Beer Hall

#62 – Come to a Free Lunchtime Concert at Central Space in Rosslyn

#63 – Dine at Bangkok 54

#64 – Watch World Cup Soccer

#65 – Ride in the Armed Forces Cycling Classic

#66 – Play Disc Golf or Ultimate Frisbee at Bluemont Park

#67 – Check out Pacers Running Stores

#68 – Visit Fort C.F. Smith

#69 – Come to the Summertime Concerts at the Air Force Memorial

#70 – Visit The Salsa Room

#71 – Enjoy Free Concerts al fresco at the Lubber Run Park Amphitheater

#72 – Attend the Columbia Pike Blues Festival

#73 – Run in the Amazon Conservation Team Run for the Rainforest 5K

#74 – Do Something Good for the Environment

#75 – Cool off with Ice Cream from Toby’s

#76 – Enjoy Live Music at The Renegade

#77 – Have Fondue at The Melting Pot

#78 – See a production at Signature Theatre in Shirlington

#79 – Join Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation at their “Party at the Park”

#80 – Have Sunday Brunch at Market Tavern in Clarendon

#81 – Cool off at a Spray Park

#82 – Get Wood Fired Pizza at Pupatella

#83 – Visit the New District Brewing Company

#84 – Dine at Osteria Da Nino

#85 – Tuckahoe Home & Garden Tour

#86 – Visit the Ball-Sellers House

#87 – Watch the Fireworks on the 4th of July

#88 – Check out Salsa Night at the Clarendon Grill

#89 – Come to the Sunset Parade

#90 – Dine on Caribbean Food

#91 – Check out the Washington-Lee Summer Concert Series

#92 – See a Production from The American Century Theatre

#93 – Visit the Ballston Arts & Crafts Market

#94 – Come to the Annual Firefly Festival

#95 – Watch the Capitals Development Camp

#96 – Play Trivia

#97 – Go For a Walk

#98 – Celebrate Bastille Day

#99 – Dine at Inca Social

#100 – Attend the Signature Target Open House

#101 – Dine at Lyon Hall

#102 – Get Smoothies at Robeks

#103 – Get your Chocolate Fix at Artisan Confections

#104 – Check out a Wine Bar

#105 – Take in a Performance by the Arlington Players

#106 – See a Production From The Act III Theatre Company

#107 – Go To The Movies

#108 – Have Weekend Brunch at Ruthie’s All Day

#109 – Attend a Lecture

#110 – Enjoy the Rooftop at Don Tito

#111 – Come to the Arlington Arts Center

#112 – Dine at Domaso

#113 – Check out LA Bar and Grill

#114 – View the Monuments at Night

#115 – Come to Family Fun Day at Bluemont Park

#116 – Grab a burger, fries and a shake at Elevation Burger

#117 – Take the Kids to Play at Chestnut Hills Park

#118 – Have Dinner at The Liberty Tavern

#119 – Play Tennis Indoors

#120 – Check out Cassatt’s Kiwi Cafe & Gallery

#121 – Take your Puppy to a Puppy Party

#122 – Stop in at Lost Dog Cafe

#123 – Check out Busboys and Poets

#124 -Dine at Ruth’s Chris Steak House

#125 – Enjoy Free Outdoor Zumba Classes

#126 – Explore Long Branch Nature Center

#127 – Check out Comedy Sportz

‎#128 – Check out the EatBar’s Cartoon Brunch Series

#129 – Check out Galaxy Hut

#130 – Celebrate Summer Restaurant Week

#131 – Join Fresh Bikes for Group Bike Rides

#132 – Come to the Arlington County Fair

#133 – Come to the Shirlington Summer Jazz Series

#135 – Check out Fire Works Pizza

#136 – Take the “Arlington History Ride”

#137 – Visit the Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial

#138 – Drop in on a Cooperative Playgroup

#139 – Check out Lee Arts Center

#140 – Pick Your Choice of Dining Options at Ballston Quarter

#141 – Enjoy Empanadas and Paletas at Mpanadas

#142 – Visit Shirlington Village for Wags ‘N’ Whiskers

#143 – Shop for Women’s and Childrens’ Clothing at Blossom and Buds

#144 – Get out for a Run

#145- Check out the Lyon Park Spring Fair

#146 – Get Out and Explore with CANN

#147 – Enjoy The Loop at The Crossing Clarendon

#148 – Check out Eleventh Street Lounge

#149 – Stop in at Brooklyn Bagel Bakery

#150 – Check out Thai Noy

#151 – Visit the Netherlands Carillon

#152 – Check out Joe’s Pizza and Pasta

#153 – Shop at Ayers

#154 – Learn more about the history of our area

#155 – Come to Jaleo in Crystal City

#156 – Attend the Rosslyn Jazz Festival

#157 – Dine at Sushi Rock

#158 – Check out Crystal City Sports Pub

#159 – Go to Screwtop Wine Bar

#160 – Get a Free Dessert

#161 – Try Glow Bowling

#162 – Celebrate Mardi Gras at Lucy’s Arl

#163 – Participate in the Senior Olympics

#164 – Head to Crystal City for Vintage Crystal

#165 – Support Local Food and Local Chefs

#166 – Join Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out

#167 – Dine at Kora

#168 – Get outside and watch the moon rise

#169 – See a performance by the Avant Bard

#170 – Celebrate Clarendon Day

#171 – Practice your swing at the Batting Cages at Upton Hill

#172 – Shop Local. Shop Arlington.

#173 – Come to Hallowgreen

#174 – Board the Digital Bookmobile

#175 – Attend a Style Exchange

#176 – Celebrate Dogtober Day

#177 – Come to The City Dark

#178 – Celebrate Virginia Wine Month

#179 – Check out Sette Bello Restaurant in Clarendon

#180 – Walk or Bike to School

#181 – Come see professional figure skaters at Ice Champions Live

#182 – Watch Rhythmic Gymnastics at Marymount University

#183 – Check out Artisphere

#184 – Come hear Barbershop Harmony

#185 – Fall into Oktoberfest with the Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe

#186 – Enjoy the Fall Foliage

#187 – Come to a wine tasting at Best Cellars

#188 – Go to beer school

#189 – Go to a high school football game

#190 – Participate in the Freedom Walk

#191 – Come to the Superstar Family Fun Day and “Mason Mile” Fun Run

#192 – Watch the Washington Commanders, or your other favorite football teams at an Arlington Sports Bar

#193 – Shop at Casual Adventure for Camping, Hiking and Outdoor Gear

#194 – Cast your vote for the ABBIES.

#195 – Cheer on your favorite Marching Band

#196 – Check out the new boutique, Covet

#197 – Learn to Belly Dance

#198 – Come listen to oldies at Jay’s Saloon

#199 – Grab a late night bite to eat at Bob and Edith’s Diner

#200 – Come to the Caring Hands Animal Hospital Open House

#201 – Take a class at The Fitness Break

#202 – Go grab some Pho

#203 – Check out Rustico Restaurant in Ballston

#204 – Take your dog trick or treating

#205 – Visit a Haunted House

#206 – Celebrate Halloween a day early.

#207 – Come cheer on the runners in the Marine Corps Marathon

#208 – Go ice skating at Pentagon Row

#209 – Get out and vote

#210 – Get Pizza at Tagolio Pizzeria

#211- Get Pampered at Azure Dream Day Spa

#212 – Grab a brat and a beer at Thirsty Bernie’s

#213 – Come to Spider Kelly’s

#214 – Get Cupcakes and Other Sweet Treats at Bakeshop

#215 – Go Shoe Shopping

#216 – Learn Tae Kwon Do

#217 – Honor America’s Veterans

#218 – Come to Catsino Night.

#219 – Come to the Columbia Pike Artist Studios

#220 – Check out the Lee Arts Center Annual Fine Art & Craft Show and Sale

#221 – Check out District Taco

#222 – Try American Flatbread in Clarendon

#223 – Unleash Your Inner Artist at ArtJamz

#224 – Try Peruvian Chicken

#225 – Carpe Vinum

#226 – Drop your middle schooler off at the Little Falls Dance

#228 – Make plans to eat out on Thanksgiving

#229 – Give Back

#230 – Shop Till You Drop

#231 – Give Thanks

#232 – Get your photo taken with Santa

#233 – Participate in Small Business Saturday

#234 – Try BGR The Burger Joint

#235 – Get Beignets at Bayou Bakery

#236 – Light Up The Village

#237 – Pay it Forward

#238 – Light Up Rosslyn

#239 – Celebrate the Miracle on 23rd Street

#240 – Attend a Nutcracker tea

#241 – Check out Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill

#242 – Donate your Wheels to Africa

#243 – Come to a Christmas Movie Festival

#244 – Come to the Winter Wonderland

#245 – Participate in Wreaths Across America

#246 – Shop For Toys

#247 – Go See The Nutcracker

#248 – Enjoy Listening to Holiday Music

#249 – Go See a Holiday Light Display

#250 – Get In The Swim

#251 – Help the Homeless

#252 – Help Support Children’s National Medical Center

#253 – See Urban Artistry perform “Hip Hop for Kids”

#254 – Take a Class. Learn Something New!

#256 – Get Outside to Watch the Lunar Eclipse

#257 – Destress at a yoga studio

#258 -Pick up a cake at Pastries by Randolph

#259 – Get Chocolates at Godiva

#260 – Attend a Benefit for the Planetarium

#261 – Have a Very Merry Christmas

#262 – Have a Capitals Viewing Party at The Front Page

#263 – Go Mall Walking

#264 -Warm up with Coffee at The Java Shack

#265 – Make your New Year’s Eve Plans

#266 – Join in the Ladies’ Night Run/Walk (Ladies Only)

#267 – Get Cupcakes at Crumbs Bake Shop

#268 – Go to a New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch

#270 – Go on a Bird Walk

#272 – Take a Civil War Forts Van Tour

#273 – Come to a Concert for Haiti

#274 – Come to Flamenco Friday at La Tasca

#275 – Get a Membership to Arlington’s Fitness Centers

#276 – Go Shopping at Ski Chalet

#277 – Come to Samuel Beckett’s Irish Gastro Pub

#278 – Attend a Joint Choral Concert at W-L

#279 – Train for Ten and Help AMEN

#280 – Pay Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

#281 – Take a Cooking Class

#283 – Shop at Le Village Marche in Shirlington

#284 – Try Fine Lebanese Cuisine at Me Jana

#285 – Go on a Car-Free Diet

#286 – Go Letterboxing

#287 – Join a Meetup Group

#288 – Attend the Arlington Business Gala

#289 – Dine at Chez Manelle

#290 – Attend a Healthy Eating Workshop

#291 – Attend a Concert at The Spectrum

#292 – Come to Pentagon Row’s Ice Skating Gala

#294 – Let’s Go Sledding

#295 – Check out Happy Hour at Carpool

#296 – Come to Crystal Couture

#297 – Take a Mac Class

#298 – Try the BRGR Shack

#299 – Celebrate Groundhog Day!

#300 – Shop at “No Place Like Home”

#301 – Celebrate Chinese New Year

#302 – Come to Viva Le Rouge

#303- Check out Matsutake Restaurant in Ballston

#304 – Come to a Pre-Super Bowl Tailgate Party

#305 – Order Your Singing Valentines

#306 – Celebrate Black History Month

#307 – Support a Local Artist and the Local Schools

#308 – Come to the DC Record Fair

#309 – Order Flowers for Valentine’s Day

#310 – Get a Steak and Cheese Sub

#311 – Shop for Unique Gifts and Greeting Cards at The Papery

#312 – Have a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner at Tallula

#313 – Drop In at Thomas Jefferson Community Center

#314 – Check out Mad Rose Tavern

#315 – Learn About the Local Economy

#316 – Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count

#317 – Have a Ball in Ballston

#318 – Play Arlingtopoly

#319 – Sign up for Crystal City’s 1K Wine Walk

#320- Have a Sensual Salsa Tuesday

#321 – Come to a Youth Concert

#322 – Come to the Feel the Heritage Festival

#323 – Come to a Caps Viewing Party

#324 – Dine at Taste of Morocco in Clarendon

#325 – Check out a Class at Edge Yoga

#326 – Join a Book Club

#327 – Grab Your Next Meal From a Food Cart

#328 – Check out Live Music at Zen Bistro and Wine Bar

#329 – Check out The Front Page

#330 – Celebrate at the Clarendon-Courthouse Mardi Gras Parade

#331 – Come to the Arlington Urban Village Market

#332 – Learn about consumer rights and money during National Consumer Protection Week

#333 – Check out the DC Antique Photo Show

#334 – Dine Out. Fight Aids.

#335 – Check out Sangam Indian Restaurant

#336 – Help With the Four Mile Run Watershed Cleanup

#337 – Take a Gardening Workshop

#338 – Have Breakfast at Linda’s Cafe

#339 – Help Remove Invasive Plants

#340 – Come to the Green Living Expo

#341 – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at an Irish Pub

#342 – Go see the Daffodils at LBJ Memorial Grove and Lady Byrd Johnson Park

#343 – Come to a Benefit Concert for OPEN International

#344 – Go see the Harlem Wizards

#345 – Get outside to watch the Supermoon

#346 – Shop at “Tossed and Found”

#347 – Watch “Arlington Idol”

#348 – Participate in Earth Hour

#349 – Check out Circa at Clarendon

#350 – Go see the Cherry Blossoms

#351 – Check out this Student Artist

#352 – Support Arlington Food Assistance Center at their “Shining a Light on Hunger” event

#353- Check out Corso Italian in Shirlington

#354 – Go Island Hopping

#355 – Watch Baseball or March Madness at your Favorite Sports Bar

#356 – Get Your Items Ready for the E-Care Recycling event

#357 – Try the Mexican Sunday Brunch at Taqueria El Poblano

#358 – Dine at Sushi-Zen

#359 – Check out Crystal City 5K Fridays

#360 – Come to the Glencarlyn Spring Celebration

#361 – Take a Class at Urban Boxing Arlington

#362 – Come to a Wine Tasting to Benefit the Arlington Free Clinic

#363 – Come to the Friends of the Arlington Library Book Sale

#364 – Join the Social Scene with a Group Bike Ride

#365 – Take the Tourmobile

Historic Garden Week Tour Scheduled for April 19th

Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival Begins April 29th

The Children’s School’s Annual Spring Fling is 5/14

Tuckahoe’s 11th Annual House & Garden Tour will be held 5/21

Lyon Park will hold its Spring Fair and Big Wheel Derby on 5/21/11

Neighborhood Day 2011 is May 21st

Bike DC 2011 is May 22nd

2011 Air Force Cycling Classic is June 11th and 12th

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