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Published April 23, 2024 at 10:45AM

Arlington Festival of the Arts in 2023 (photo courtesy of Howard Alan Events)

The Arlington Festival of the Arts returns to Clarendon this weekend to celebrate a decade of art showcases, which will prompt road closures.

Held annually at the corner of N. Highland Street and Washington Blvd, the festival is set to take place this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 125 local, national, and international artists will converge at this free, two-day event to exhibit a variety of artworks, ranging from original paintings and custom jewelry to mixed media and life-sized sculptures.

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Earth Day festival returns this weekend along Langston Blvd, prompting road closures

By Savannah Taffe

Published April 17, 2024 at 3:45PM

"Earth Day Every Day" flyer 2024 (courtesy of Langston Boulevard Alliance Instagram)

People will fill some local streets for the “Earth Day Every Day” festival this weekend along Langston Blvd.

The festival is taking place this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m in front of Lee Heights Shops (4500 Cherry Hill Road). Earth Day itself is this coming Monday, April 22.

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Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns in June, featuring all-female headliners

By James Jarvis

Published April 11, 2024 at 1:30PM

Columbia Pike Partnership 2024 Blues Festival banner (courtesy of Columbia Pike Partnership)

The 27th annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival plans to shine a spotlight on female musicians as this year’s headliners.

Stretching across multiple blocks, the festival — scheduled for June 15 — is set to offer its usual mix of performances, local food and drink, and family-friendly entertainment.

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Diwali festival to light up Crystal City Water Park tomorrow

By James Jarvis

Published November 9, 2023 at 10:45AM

A lit candle celebrating Diwali (via Wilson Matthew/Unsplash)

The Water Park in Crystal City will be illuminated tomorrow evening in celebration of the annual Hindu festival, Diwali.

On Friday, from 6-9 p.m., the park will transform into a luminous display of floating lanterns and sparklers, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness in the Hindu religion.

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Park next to HQ2 to transform into winter wonderland and holiday market next month

By James Jarvis

Published November 2, 2023 at 1:30PM

National Landing BID holiday festival 2021 (courtesy of National Landing BID)

It’s time to dig out those ugly Christmas sweaters and get into the holiday spirit.

The National Landing Business Improvement District is planning a ski-themed holiday festival — dubbed “The Lodge” — at Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City, according to a press release.

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Arlington to host Fall Heritage and Latino festivals next week

By James Jarvis

Published October 5, 2023 at 1:45PM | Updated October 5, 2023 at 3:31PM

The Fall Heritage Festival (courtesy of Arlington County)

A trio of family-friendly activities put on by Arlington’s parks department are slated to take place next weekend.

Among the events are two festivals, one offering the chance to make autumnal crafts pilgrim-style and another celebrating Latin American culture.

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Clarendon Day, Celtic Festival and Oktoberfest to prompt road closures this weekend

By James Jarvis

Published September 25, 2023 at 10:30AM

Clarendon Day (file photo)

Several events are scheduled to take place across Arlington on Saturday, bringing both festivities and road closures.

The events celebrate everything from the neighborhood of Clarendon to Bavarian and Irish culture.

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Clarendon Ballroom to hold street festival this weekend

By James Jarvis

Published September 20, 2023 at 11:45AM | Updated September 20, 2023 at 12:22PM

Clarendon Ballroom entrance on a Saturday night (staff photo)

(Updated at 11:55 a.m.) The Clarendon Ballroom is set to hold a street festival this weekend.

Bidding farewell to summer, the nightlife venue at 3185 Wilson Blvd — also known as just The Ballroom — is hosting what it says is Arlington’s first electronic music-inspired street festival.

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Oktoberfest kicks off in Arlington this week: here’s whats on tap

By James Jarvis

Published September 18, 2023 at 10:30AM | Updated September 18, 2023 at 5:49PM

Woman at an Oktoberfest in Crystal City (courtesy photo)

(Updated at 5:45 p.m.) Get ready to hoist your steins and don your lederhosen, as Oktoberfest in Arlington is just around the corner.

Starting this Friday, Sept. 22, local bars and breweries across Arlington will celebrate a 200-year-old German tradition that began with the royal wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria — who later became King Louis I — and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.

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‘Paws on the Pike’ pet fair returns to Arlington later this month

By James Jarvis

Published September 12, 2023 at 1:30PM | Updated September 13, 2023 at 3:45PM

A dog in a costume on Columbia Pike (via Columbia Pike Partnership/Facebook)

(Updated 9/13/23) Columbia Pike pet festival “Paws on the Pike” will return this month and unleash a day of pet-centric offerings and activities.

The pet fair, hosted by the Columbia Pike Partnership, is scheduled for Sept. 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Penrose Square outdoor plaza, located at 2501 9th Road S.

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Jazz festival and 9/11 Memorial 5K to cause street closures on Saturday

By James Jarvis

Published September 6, 2023 at 1:30PM | Updated September 7, 2023 at 10:01PM

Street closure maps for 2023 Rosslyn Jazz Fest and Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5k (via Arlington County Police Department)

Several roads in Pentagon City and Rosslyn will be temporarily closed this Saturday for the Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K and 2023 Rosslyn Jazz Fest.

While jazz enthusiasts sway to soulful tunes, just a few miles away, emergency responders will be lacing up their running shoes for the Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff, & ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K race in Pentagon City.