Family Fun in Arlington Archives - Page 17 of 37

Neighborhood Day 2011 is May 21st

May 18, 2011 by Elizabeth

Saturday, May 21st will mark the 11th annual Neighborhood Day designed to help make Arlingtonians connect with their neighbors. Among the many events scheduled (some of which I mentioned in earlier posts) are the HB Woodlawn 5K at Potomac Overlook Park to benefit H20 for Life, a Walkabout beginning at the Westover Library at 10 and going through the Highland Park/Overlee Knolls neighborhood, Lyon Park’s Spring Fair. the dedication of the new park and playground at Dominion Hills, yard sales in Ashton Heights and the Old Dominion neighborhood, invasive plant pulls in Fairlington and Barcroft, a Turtle Trot 5K to benefit injured turtles and other wildlife at Bluemont, a BBQ for the Bluemont Civic neighborhood from 11:30-1 at Firehouse #2 on Wilson Blvd., a “family affair” themed picnicat the Drew Elementary School field for the Nauck neighborhood, and a ribbon cutting of the new truck themed playground at Bluemont Park.

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

May 17, 2011 by Elizabeth

Lyon Park Spring Fair — Image courtesy of Lyon Park Citizens Association

Lyon Park is having a Spring Fair 5/21/11 from 11-3 to help raise funds for a new community center. The Fair will include a plant sale, bake sale, moon bounce, pony rides, games, food and drinks and will be followed by a Big Wheels Derby.

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

May 12, 2011 by Elizabeth

The Children’s School at Reed School, 1644 N. McKinley Road, across the street from the Westover Shopping Center is holding its Annual Spring Fling this Saturday, May 14th, 2011 from 9am-1pm. Come for food and fun, Moon-bounce, carnival games, Silent auction. Rain or Shine. This is a great event for children of all ages.

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

April 2, 2011 by Elizabeth

Taqueria el Poblano is a popular family friendly restaurant in Lee Harrison Shopping Center in North Arlington. From 11-2 on Sundays they serve breakfast burritos and tacos, heuvos rancheros, and poblano omelets in addition to daily specials and the regular menu. They are also known for the best margueritas in town.

#345 – Get outside to watch the Supermoon

March 19, 2011 by Elizabeth

A “Supermoon” is a full moon thatis also at the perigee, the closest point to earth, so it will appear larger. The next Supermoon will be September 17, 2024. Go to this website for a calendar.

#344 – Go see the Harlem Wizards

March 18, 2011 by Elizabeth

It’s time for March Madness and there are plenty of opportunities to watch college basketball. But if that’s not enough, there is another opportunity to see basketball this month. The Harlem Wizards will be bringing their comedic routine of tricks, hoops and alley oops to Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Friday, March 25th, 2011 from 7-9 PM in a basketball game against the Arlington Elite.