Pubs, political parties and clubs across Arlington will be hosting watch events as election results trickle in tomorrow night.
Political groups of various stripes will be hunkering down at local establishments — some of which are offering drink specials in addition to live election coverage as the first polls close at 7 p.m.
Halloween is tomorrow (Thursday), and many varieties of spooky celebration are coming to Arlington.
From a Bluemont costume parade to a “monster ball” at a Clarendon club, festivities for ghouls and goblins of all stripes are taking place starting tomorrow afternoon and continuing through Saturday.
A donation drive for people affected by Hurricane Helene is taking place in Arlington this week.
From noon to 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) and Friday, the county’s four public safety agencies are collecting supplies for North Carolina residents impacted by the storm’s destruction.
There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s free workshop with ARLnow real estate columnist Eli Tucker.
The event runs from 6-7:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library’s Bluemont Room, with Eli available starting at 5:30 p.m. for one-on-one questions. Food and drinks will be provided.
With earlier sunsets ahead, two Arlington County organizations are distributing free bike lights, reflective vests and other safety gear this week.
Representatives from BikeArlington and WalkArlington be handing out gear from 4-6 p.m. at “Lighten Up, Arlington!” events on the following dates.
Free rides home will be available in Arlington and elsewhere in the D.C. area this weekend.
The regional SoberRide program, provided through a partnership between Lyft and the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, will offer one free ride of up to $15 per customer.
One of the largest marathon races in the country is returning to Arlington this weekend with planned road closures and festivities.
On Sunday, the 49th Marine Corps Marathon — dubbed “The People’s Marathon” — will kick off at 7:55 a.m. at Route 110, between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.
One day of D.C. Startup and Tech Week is taking place in Crystal City tomorrow (Tuesday).
Kicking off at 10 a.m. at the National Landing Experience Center at 241 18th Street S., the full day of programming will cover topics including AI and business, Web3 and blockchain, and climate and sustainability.
The sixth annual Arlington Restaurant Week starts next Monday, Oct. 14, featuring dining specials at dozens of local restaurants.
Over 70 eateries around the county will offer promotions on breakfast, lunch and dinner during the event hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
American Legion Dorie Miller Post 194 and its auxiliary will celebrate their namesake during a special event in Arlington on Friday, Oct. 11.
The second annual “Dorie Miller Day” commemoration ceremony will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the county government’s headquarters at 2100 Clarendon Blvd.
The Arlington Public Library fall book sale is back for a few days of bargain book deals.
The booster group Friends of the Arlington Public Library is holding the event in the Central Library parking garage at 1015 N. Quincy Street, offering thousands of books, games, puzzles and comics for sale. It will start with a “members only” event this afternoon and opening to the public tomorrow morning.
It’s the political equivalent of speed dating – called “candi-dating” or “candidating” (take your pick) – and the League of Women Voters of Arlington & Alexandria City is hosting a chance for Arlington residents to get to know candidates for local office without the long-term commitment of a full-blown candidate forum.
The event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Walter Reed Community Center.
