Are you a history buff? Arlington County Parks & Recreation is holding a tour of forts in South Arlington for ages 12 to adult on Saturday January 8, 2011. Visit the locations and remaining earthworks of Forts Scott and, and the reconstructed earthworks at Fort Ward in Alexandria. These forts were built by the Union Army to protect Washington and Alexandria. The van leaves from Lubber Run Rec Center at 9 am and returns at noon. Registration is required. $15. 
#270 – Go on a Bird Walk
Members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club hold informal walks through Arlington parks and other nearby areas in search of wintering birds. Bring binoculars and field guides. Registration is required but the events are free and open to both experienced and beginning birders. Click this link for more details.
Join a Gym
Do your New Year’s Resolutions include improving your exercise regimen? Arlington has been voted “America’s Fittest City” and has many options for getting a good workout. Here are some favorites:
Lifetime Fitness Considered an athletic country club, Lifetime’s new facility in Clarendon includes a kids club, yoga and pilates studios, a cycle studio, cardio and weight training areas, a cafe, spa and women’s and men’s steam room, sauna, whilrpool and cold plunge bath.
One Life Fitness in Ballston Quarter offers group fitness classes, cardio and strength equipment, a mind/body studio, a cycle studio, a steamroom and sauna.
Gold’s Gym has four Arlington locations – Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston and Bailey’s Crossroads.
Orange Theory also has several locations in Arlington – Ballston, Clarendon and Rosslyn and offers a one-hour total body workout incorporating rowing, treadmills and weights.
Anytime Fitness in Rosslyn offers 24-hour access with cardio, strength and functional equipment.
Barry’s in Clarendon offers 50-minute classes in “The Red Room” that mix cardio and strength training.
Vida Fitness in Ballston offers a studio floor with cycling, yoga, group fitness, Pilates and access to SweatBox, a high intensity training program. The second floor offers free weights, cable machines and weight machines.
Arlington County has fitness facilities at several community centers with 12-month adult memberships for $205*. Reduced fees are available for seniors, college students and teens.
There are also many specialty fitness locations like Solid Core, with three Arlington Locations, Soul Cycle in Clarendon, Pilates Loft in Virginia Square and on Columbia Pike, Pure Barre in Clarendon and Pentagon City Club Pilates in Pentagon City, Hustle in National Landing, and more.
For a comprehensive list, visit StayArlington’s site to decide on the right choice for you.
*2025 rates
#268 – Go to a New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch
Medium Rare in Virginia Square is holding a New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch. Wear your craziest, coziest PJs for a chance to win a $100 Medium Rare Gift Card in these four categories: Best Family Jammies, Most Creative PJs, Best Group Theme, Most Festive PJs! Medium Rare staff will be judging.
Brunch hours are from 10:30AM to 4:00PM. $34.99 for brunch includes Bottomless Mimosas, Screwdrivers, Bloody Marys, coffee, sodas, and orange juice. (2025 pricing)
#267 – Get Cupcakes at Crumbs Bake Shop
Crumbs Bake Shop just opened its doors today, December 30th, at 2839 Clarendon Boulevard (Market Common). They are open daily beginning at 7am M-F and 9am Saturday and Sunday. According to their website, this bake shop which originated in Manhattan, offers “an irresistable blend of comfort-oriented classics and elegant baked goods, but the specialty of the house is the Crumbs Signature size cupcakes! With our more than 50 varieties baked fresh daily and a new cupcake of the week every Monday, each Crumbs Bake Shop is an oasis of wall to wall deliciousness.” They offer both signature size and taste size cupcakes as well as cakes and cookies. Their cupcake of the month? Peppermint Hot Cocoa.
NOTE: Crumbs is now closed.
#266 – Join in the Ladies’ Night Run/Walk (Ladies Only)
Every Thursday evening at 6:30, Potomac River Running holds a women’s only group run & walk in Arlington. This low-key group run/walk begins at the Arlington Potomac River Running Store at 3924 Wilson Blvd. and will cover between 2 and 5 miles and be appropriate for women of all paces and experience levels. Prizes and rewards will be given to participants achieving various targets.
If you are a man and feeling left out, =PR= also holds a Monday night run at 6:30 for all-comers and all paces.
Potomac River Running also offers training programs and a full service store of running apparel, footwear and accessories.
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