You don’t have to take a day trip to Skyline Drive to enjoy beautiful fall colors. We have plenty of mature maples, oaks and hickories right here in Arlington which turn brilliant red, orange and golden in the Fall. Take a leisurely drive through the residential neighborhoods, take a picnic to your local park, or hike the trails at Potomac Overlook and enjoy the colors.
#183 – Check out Artisphere
A new art space in the old Newseum building in Rosslyn, Artisphere officially opens 10-10-10 with two days of free open houses. The facility includes three galleries,three theatres, a 3000 sq. ft. ballroom, and an outdoor terrace. The site will be used to showcase “thought-provoking, weird and wonderful arts activities” including “Skateboarding Side Effects”, weekly Salsa Tuesdays in the ballroom featuring regional and national bands, the Washington Shakespeare Company, comedy shows, a banjo and fiddle festival and the Aurora Opera currently presenting “The Secret Marriage”.
NOTE: Artisphere is now closed.
#181 – Come see professional figure skaters at Ice Champions Live
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The 6th annual Ice Champions Live will be held Sunday, Oct 24, 2010 at 5:00 PM at the Kettler Iceplex. Ticket prices begin at $30. This year’s show will include performances by Brian Boitano, Ilia Kulik, Michael Weiss, Dan Hollander, Ryan Bradley, Sinead and John Kerr, Christina Gao and Kimmie Meisner among others.
#180 – Walk or Bike to School
October is International Walk or Bike to School Month and Arlington has a designated Walk or Bike to School Day the first Wednesday in October. Check the Walk Arlington website for more information and safety precautions.
#176 – Celebrate Dogtober Day
Bring your dog to Lacey Woods Park for games for dogs and dog lovers like Scoopy the Poopy and a fun dog show with categories like Best Kisser, Best Tail Wagger and Cutest Costume. This annual event is typically held the first or second Saturday in October. For 2012 the event will be Saturday October 6th from 1-3.
#171 – Practice your swing at the Batting Cages at Upton Hill
Looking forward to baseball season? Practice your own swing at the batting cages at Upton Hill Regional Park at 6060 Wilson Blvd. They have has six baseball cages with slow, medium and fast pitch speeds; and three softball cages, including slow and fast pitch speeds. Bats and helmets are provided free of charge.
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