Whether you live in Arlington, Virginia or are thinking of moving here this site is for you. Presented by Elizabeth Bouchard, Arlington native and longtime real estate professional.
The US FreedomWalk Festival is a three day annual event that features non-competitive walks on ten trails with distances of 3-27 miles. All are welcome. It is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association and the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV). For 2025, the event will be held October 17th-19th.
Yorktown High School’s Homecoming Game is Friday, October 15th at 7:30 and cross-county rivalries are coming up soon. Yorktown plays at Wakefield Friday October 22nd, Wakefield plays at Washington-Lee Friday October 29th,and Yorktown plays at Washington-Lee in their final game Friday November 5th. Check http://digitalsports.com for complete schedules.
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.
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.
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.
Typically held the fourth Saturday in September, Clarendon Day includes a 5K/10K/kids dash, live music and dancing, food, exhibits, and kids activities. Visit the Clarendon Alliance Website for details about this year’s event.
