Each holiday season, the Arlington Jaycees host the Photos with Santa at the Ballston Commons Mall in Arlington. For 2010 Santa will be there from 3-9 PM on Friday November 26 and weekends and other selected dates through Christmas Eve. In addition, they will have pet photos with Santa on December 5th and 12th from 7-9 PM.
#203 – Check out Rustico Restaurant in Ballston
Described as the “quintessential neighborhood pub”, the Arlington location of Rustico is located at 4075 Wilson Blvd. near the intersection with Randolph Street. The menu features seasonal, hearty American fare from a wood-fired oven and grill, including pizzas and rotisserie meats. Washington City Paper called the Alexandria location one of the 50 best restaurants in DC.
#196 – Check out the new boutique, Covet
Covet is a new art, jewelry and home decor gallery near Ballston. The shop, which just opened in May, has already been nominated for Best Boutique and Best New Business in the ABBIE Awards. Hours are Wed-Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 12-5. Thursday, October 21st they will be holding a Mad Men Cocktail Party from 7-10:30.
#192 – Watch the Washington Commanders, or your other favorite football teams at an Arlington Sports Bar
Looking for a spot to watch Washington Commanders with other fans without going to the game? Want to gather with friends to watch the Super Bowl without having to host a party? Here are some local Arlington sports bars you might check out.
Renegade in Clarendon
Courthaus Social in the Courthouse neighborhood
World of Beer on Glebe Road in Ballston (Permanently closed)
Bronson Bier Hall in Ballston
Spider Kelly’s in Clarendon
Thirsty Bernie’s on Glebe Road near Lee Highway
First Down Sports Bar on Fairfax Drive
Capitals Development Camp
Stay cool and inside this week while you watch top hockey prospects and recent draft picks on the ice for drills and scrimmages during the Capitals Development Camp July 12-17. All sessions are at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex and are free and open to the public. http://ht.ly/2akhe