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Event
August 12, 2026 5:00 pm -10:30 pm

Arlington County Fair

Colorful banner for Arlington County Fair celebrating 50 years of memories, Aug 12–16, free admission in Arlington, VA

Thomas Jefferson Community Center

3501 2nd St S

Arlington, Virginia 22204

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The Arlington County Fair returns to Thomas Jefferson Community Center Aug. 12-16 as it celebrates 50 years of community, tradition and unforgettable summer memories. Enjoy rides, games, entertainment and food for all ages. Have a favorite Fair memory or photo? Help celebrate this milestone by sharing your story.

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Featured Events

Go to Pike Fest 2026

Pike Fest 2026

October 10, 2028 12:00 pm -6:00 pm

Columbia Pike's signature fall festival returns with live music, local food, shopping, beer & wine, family activities, and free fall family photos.

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Go to Make your Child Bully Proof – Free Community Workshop
Poster for a bullying-prevention event: 'Bully-Proof' stand-up on overcoming bullying at Pentagon MMA Youth Academy.

Make your Child Bully Proof – Free Community Workshop

August 14, 2026 6:15 pm -8:15 pm

In this interactive workshop, kids will learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to bullying with both confidence and compassion.

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Shredding for Hunger flyer: charity drive with date, time, location— Arlington Church of the Brethren, 300 N Montague St, 10AM–1PM, 9/26/26. Non-perishable food or monetary donations requested.

Shredding For Hunger | Free Community Drive-In Shredding Event

September 26, 2026 10:00 am -1:00 pm

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Assortment of chocolate treats including bars, truffles, pralines, and a pink banner that reads CHOCOLATE.

Chocolate Truffles: Seminar and Tasting

August 22, 2026 1:30 pm -3:00 pm

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Wide view of a contemporary art gallery with white walls and wood floors, featuring a tall embellished dress sculpture center stage on a pink rug surrounded by other textile and mixed-media pieces on the right and left walls.

Artist Talk: Material Matters

August 29, 2026 2:00 pm -3:00 pm

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Hand holding a keyring with house keys; two circular portraits of a woman and a man on the right side.

Real Estate 101 (Online)

August 20, 2026 6:30 pm -7:30 pm

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Night sky with a yellow connected-line outline showing a drawn constellation against stars and a treeline silhouette below.

The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show

December 5, 2026 10:30 am -11:00 am

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Park scene with a brick platform displaying BE BRAVE, colorful balloons, and a blue canopy under a large tree.

Be Brave With Us!

August 15, 2026 3:00 pm -5:00 pm

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We ask that all events submitted be publicly-accessible, one-time or short-run events that take place in Arlington County.

ARLnow cannot independently verify that all information submitted is correct.

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