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This event is typically held the last Saturday in August. The free activities included live music, children’s entertainment, exhibitors, pet portrait sessions, demonstrations and prizes. Check the Village at Shirlington website for details about this year’s event.
UPDATE 07/17/21: The Arlington County playgroups are currently cancelled. Check this website for an update.
Do you have children under 5 and are looking for a fun, safe, indoor activity to do with them? Drop in at the Barcroft Sports and Fitness playgroup for children under 5 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am-12:00 noon. $3 per session. Parents are welcome to bring ride-on toys and other play equipment within reason. Soft balls, bikes and other toys are provided. Children over the age of 5 are not permitted. No registration required! A parent or guardian must supervise children at all times. For more information, please call 703-228-0701.
The Arlington History Ride is a 28-mile self guided bike tour with 12 stops at some of Arlington’s historic landmarks. For most riders the tour will take at least four hours but it can be broken into two parts. The tour is best done on a weekend (for bikers or hikers) to include a visit to the Arlington Historical Museum, where it starts and ends. The museum is staffed by volunteer docents. The tour is best done on a weekend (for bikers or hikers) to include a visit to the Arlington Historical Museum, where we start and end. The museum is staffed by volunteer docents. You can check for the latest on hours of operation or possible group tours on the Arlington Historical Society Web page.
Held at Thomas Jefferson Community Center every August, the Arlington County Fair is one of the largest free events on the East Coast. The fair has carnival rides, entertainment, food vendors, piglet races, competitive events and outdoor movie nights. It typically begins with outdoor activities on the first Wednesday and Thursday evening in August and continues with indoor and outdoor events Friday through Sunday.
For a complete schedule, visit the fair website.
Saturday brunch starting at 11 at the EatBar features classic cartoons like Road Runner, Popeye and Bugs Bunny. Sunday brunch features family friendly movies on the big screen.
The Spring Schedule for Sundays is listed below:
0 3 / 0 6 H O M E W A R D B O U N D
0 3 / 1 3 C H I C K E N R U N
0 3 / 2 0 H O O K
0 3 / 2 7 S T U A R T L I T T L E
0 4 / 0 3 M O N S T E R S v s . A L I E N S
0 4 / 1 0 B O L T
0 4 / 1 7 T H E T A L E O F D E S P E R A U X
0 4 / 2 4 B E E M O V I E
0 5 / 0 1 M O N S T E R S , I N C .
0 5 / 0 8 F I N D I N G N E M O
0 5 / 1 5 M U L A N
0 5 / 2 2 A N A M E R I C A N T A L E
0 5 / 2 9 M A D A G A S C A R
If you grew up in Arlington like I did, you might remember this place as Whitey’s – famous for their broasted chicken, and with the EAT sign out front. The EAT sign is still there but their menu has changed drastically, both at the EatBar and Tallula’s next door. Fine dining, good wines – also available from their wine shop onsite, love the small bites at EatBar but wish they were still available at Tallula’s. I still think they should serve broasted chicken for old time’s sake, though.
NOTE: Eat Bar is now closed.
Head to Ballston Mall for Comedy Sportz, a family friendly fast paced improvisational comedy, Friday and Saturday evenings. They also offer Comedy Sportz 4 Kids at 3 PM Saturdays and a “Blue Show” for adults only at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays.
NOTE: ComedySportz is now closed.
