Events & Happenings

October 1 - October 6, 2024

September 30, 2024

Events & Happenings October 1 - October 6

Hello and Happy Monday!

Fall is in full swing and it’s wild to think we’re already heading into October! Sorry for the delay in sending this today, I was up late watching Hozier at All Things Go yesterday!

This week is the biannual Friends of the Arlington Library book sale which is personally one of my favorite events. Best of all, Sunday is half off all items!

Let’s have a great week!

Juliana

Tuesday, October 1st

Latin Dance Lessons (Aurora Hills)

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Aurora Hills Library

  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with dancing! Join the Encanto Salsa Team for beginner salsa and bachata lessons. No prior experience or partner required, and all ages are encouraged to attend!

  • This event will take place on the plaza outside. Attendance is first-come, first-served until seating capacity is reached.

Wednesday, October 2nd

  • 8:00 am - 9:00 am at Metropolitan Park

  • Join DC Fray + National Landing on Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. for free, instructor-led classes that are sure to help you break a sweat. No experience required! Simply select the class you’re interested in from our lineup. Enjoy 10% off your morning pick me up at Commonwealth Joe Coffee after classes for class attendees.

  • 5:30 pm at The Commentary

  • Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience as Executive Chef Francecil Ponte and our Sicilian kitchen supervisor, Rita Massa, the beloved "Pizza Queen" from Napoli, take you on a journey into the art of crafting crowd-pleasing pies. During this interactive class, Chef Fran and Rita will share their secrets, tips, and tricks for crafting authentic Italian pizzas. While your creations bake to perfection, step over to our Craft Cocktail station and immerse yourself in a mixology class led by our in-house experts. Come early to enjoy our delightful happy hour libations before your class kicks off. Afterward, you're invited to savor your culinary masterpieces on our newly renovated patio or within the lively ambiance of our bar and social house.

  • Tickets are $55.20 (including fees) and can be purchased here.

Fall Movies on the Plaza: Inside Out 2 (National Landing/Pentagon City)

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Westpost at National Landing

  • Looking for a fun way to spend your autumn evenings? Look no further than outdoor Movies On The Plaza at Westpost at National Landing! Bring your blankets and chairs and settle in for a night of entertainment under the stars.

  • Best of all, this event is completely free to attend! So grab your friends and family and come on down to the plaza for a night of fun and entertainment.

Thurday, October 3rd

  • 7:00 pm at Arlington Drafthouse & Cinema

  • This is a new show concept developed by DC's favorite Paris Sashay!! We all had those mornings after a night out when the first thing you said was "(favorite liquor) made me do it".  In this case tequila is the vice and local/special guest comedians are on the stage doing a set THEN the audience will write down their favorite (or worst) stories on how _________ made them do it.

  • Paris Sashay is a comedienne, actor, writer and producer from Washington, DC, currently residing in New York. Her command as a seasoned storyteller makes even the mundane experience feel like an adventure. Audiences across the country fall in love with her infectious laugh, wit, and style.

  • Tickets start at $10.00.

Friday, October 4th

Fall Friends Book Sale (Ballston/Virginia Square)

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm in the parking garage at Central Library

  • The Friends of the Arlington Public Library are excited to host their Spring Book Sale, stocked with thousands of books, games and puzzles for all ages and interests.

Arlington Art Walk (between Clarendon and Ballston)

  • 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm between Clarendon and Ballston

  • The third annual “Arlington Art Walk” welcomes back galleries, artist studios and Public Art between Clarendon and Ballston. This year, look for more exhibits, workshops, an artisan market, music and celebration of the 40th anniversary of Arlington Public Art. Check out the Art Walk on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Use the map the rest of the year to discover art at your own pace.

Festival Latinoamericano (Arlington Mill)

  • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Arlington Mill Community Center

  • Arlington County's Festival Latinoamericano is dedicated to celebrating the vibrant and diverse cultures that enrich our community. Our mission is to showcase the rich tapestry of Latin American art, food, and culture in Arlington County, providing a platform for local artists, chefs, and performers to share their talents and traditions with the public. By supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, we aim to foster economic growth and community spirit. This free event is designed to be inclusive and educational, offering attendees of all backgrounds a chance to experience Hispanic Heritage firsthand. Join us in commemorating and preserving our cultural heritage while creating lasting connections and memories.

Met Park Movie Night: Wonka (National Landing)

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan Park

  • Learn more about Wonka here.

  • Family friendly movies will begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Attendees can bring law chairs, but they must remain on the sidewalk or hardscape. This is a free event and food and drink are available for purchase from nearby vendors.

  • 7:30 pm in Clarendon (exact location will be shared at 8:00am the day of the show)

  • This show will be at an indoor location. It will have chairs provided and is BYOB. Don’t Tell Comedy shows have secret locations and secret comedians. To learn more about how their shows work, visit here.

  • Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased here.

Saturday, October 5th

Fall Friends Book Sale (Ballston/Virginia Square)

  • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm in the parking garage at Central Library

  • The Friends of the Arlington Public Library are excited to host their Spring Book Sale, stocked with thousands of books, games and puzzles for all ages and interests.

Spoke ‘n Word: W&OD Trail Takeover (Arlington W&OD Trails)

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm along the W&OD trails

  • Arlington County Public Library is joining forces with Loudoun County Public Library and Fairfax County Public Library to take over the 45 miles of the W&OD Trail, from its beginning in Shirlington, Arlington County, to its end in Purcelville, Loudoun County. Enjoy any section of the trail across the three counties and you will find tents with Library staff and community partners. Stop for bike-related giveaways, a chat or a chance to win prizes.

  • Arlington Public Library and their community partners can be found at the following pit stops: 

    1. W&OD trailhead at the intersection of S Four Mile Run Dr and Shirlington Rd

    2. Columbia Pike bike circle, at the intersection of Columbia Pike and S Four Mile Run Drive

  • Registration is recommended. This event is rain or shine; in the event of severe inclement weather, it will be canceled.

  • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Gateway Park

  • Join us at Gateway Park for an afternoon of fall-favorite activities for all ages to help welcome the season of crisp air and colorful leaves. We'll have live music by Jessica Allossery and Rock Creek Kings, food trucks, hard cider tastings, and more fall fun! Plus our highly-anticipated pie eating contest will be back, which you can register for on-site. Pies will be provided by our friends at Open Road, and participation is first-come, first served. Feeling cozy? Grab a free Rosslyn BID fleece blanket (while supplies last) at the event information tent when you show a receipt of a purchase of $5 or more from a Rosslyn restaurant or retailer! 

  • For those interested in cider tastings (21+), tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. The first 100 cider tasting participants to arrive will receive free popcorn from Open Road!

Sunday, October 6th

Fall Friends Book Sale: Half Price Day (Ballston/Virginia Square)

  • 11:00 am - 5:00 pm in the parking garage at Central Library

  • The Friends of the Arlington Public Library are excited to host their Spring Book Sale, stocked with thousands of books, games and puzzles for all ages and interests.

Halloween Costume Goat Yoga (Ashton Heights)

  • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church (3313 Arlington Boulevard)

  • Join us for a special Halloween costume party edition of goat yoga and animal therapy featuring the sweet herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats from Walnut Creek Farm! We will practice in the spacious community center at Faith Lutheran Church in Arlington. The goats will be dressing up in their Halloween costumes, and human participants are welcome to do the same! This event will be a hybrid of mellow yoga stretches, plenty of goat snuggling, and goat snack time. There will be plenty of time for photos and general silliness.

  • Tickets are $40 each. Bring your own yoga mat.

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Westover Library

  • The Library's partner, Oddball Cinema, presents movies that you won’t find at your local multiplex: obscure, unusual, and independent features, as well as occasional classics. The host will introduce the movie, focusing on what makes it “oddball.”  After the screening, there will be time to discuss the film.

  • This film is the story of a plausible near-future exploration of Europa, a moon of Jupiter that scientists consider a possible location for life beyond Earth. Problems plague the journey, and at their distance from home, the astronauts have no chance of assistance or even prompt communication from mission control.  After each adverse event, the crew must make repairs, invent new procedures, and decide whether to forge ahead or turn back. 

  • Registration required. 18+.