A new series of outdoor events in Ballston is offering free scoops of Van Leeuwen ice cream tomorrow (Wednesday).
“Honeycomb” ice cream made with caramel candy will be available in a courtyard at 4075 Wilson Blvd, which organizers are calling “The Commons Pop-Up Park,” starting at 11:30 a.m. and continuing while supplies last.
A series of free outdoor concerts from D.C.-area artists is returning to Crystal City beginning this Friday.
“Fridays at the Fountain” will kick off at 6 p.m. with a performance from the indie rock band The Montaines at Water Park (1601 Crystal Drive). Shows will continue every Friday through Aug. 21.
A summer of free outdoor movies is kicking off in Arlington, with screenings planned at George Mason University and along Columbia Pike.
GMU will get the season rolling with a showing of “National Treasure” this Saturday night, and more movie nights will come to Arlington Mill and Penrose Square next month through the Columbia Pike Partnership.
A new season of free events at George Mason University is coming to Virginia Square starting next week.
This year’s lineup of weekly programming — featuring trivia nights, K-pop dance sessions, ping pong, knitting and more — kicks off Monday, June 8 and will last through Aug. 8.
A series of free summer concerts at the Lubber Run Amphitheater starts this weekend.
The annual Lubber Run Summer Concert series kicks off this Saturday, June 6, with concerts held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 2 at 200 N. Columbus Street.
Arlington’s third Maman cafe is opening in Pentagon City tomorrow with giveaways for its first customers.
The French-inspired bakery and cafe is hosting a grand opening on the ground floor of Amazon HQ2 (1450 S. Eads Street), where Mae’s Market and Cafe closed last year. Starting at 8 a.m, the first 100 customers will receive a free tote bag and cookie with purchase.
A digital scavenger hunt inspired by cherry blossom season has gotten underway in Ballston.
Floral sidewalk decals for Bloom Hunt, coordinated by the Ballston BID and the immersive art gallery Artechouse DC, appeared in the neighborhood earlier this week. Participants have until Sunday to scan the decals with Artechouse’s app, unlocking digital, blossom-inspired artwork for a chance to win prizes.
A regional windshield wiper giveaway and two donation programs are available to Arlington residents this month.
Free windshield wiper replacements and installation are available to all D.C.-area drivers through this Saturday as part of Metro Motors’ annual “Wiper Week.” Meanwhile, Casual Adventures Outfitters is collecting used socks in Virginia Square through the end of the month, while Target is collecting old car seats in exchange for coupons.
Clarendon’s annual street festival returns in less than two weeks, promising a lively day of music, local vendors and food.
Over 150 local artisans, businesses, nonprofits and restaurants are expected to participate in this year’s Clarendon Day on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event will run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the blocks surrounding the Clarendon Metro station.
A new voucher program for Arlington residents seeking to buy electric bicycles is kicking off tomorrow.
The e-bike voucher program will provide about 250 vouchers that can be redeemed at participating bike shops. The main vouchers are as follows.
A summer of events is winding down this month at Pentagon City’s Metropolitan Park.
Live music, outdoor movies, crafts and a celebration of National Banana Split Day are all coming to the park over the next few weeks, courtesy of partnerships between Amazon and local businesses.
Arlington ice cream shops are preparing to scoop out some sweet deals in honor of National Ice Cream Day this Sunday.
Here’s a look at some local parlors that plan to offer discounted scoops for the annual celebration, along with a couple other local flavors to try anytime.
