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Endless Summer: Arlington County Fair Returns August 13-17

Published on August 11, 2025

The Arlington County Fair, one of the largest free events on the East Coast and a beloved Arlington tradition for nearly 50 years, opens its gates on Wednesday, Aug. 13, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.

Two Arlington Initiatives Earn State Awards

Published on August 08, 2025

Arlington County has been awarded two Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) 2025 Achievement Awards, which recognize excellence in local government programs.

Holly Hartell Selected as Arlington's New Chief Information Officer

Published on August 07, 2025

Holly Hartell has been selected as Arlington County’s new Chief Information Officer and Director of the Department of Technology Services (DTS),

New Exhibition Features Work of Former Voting Rights Activists

Published on July 29, 2025

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Arlington Public Library has partnered with community organizations for the exhibition “From Barriers to Ballots—The Fight for Equal Voting Rights in Virginia,” to tell the stories of activists in Arlington and Northern Virginia who fought for voting rights.

Stay Alert: Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

Published on July 17, 2025

Whether it’s at the pool, the beach, the river or lake, Arlington County Public Health urges parents and caregivers to be extra careful around water this summer.

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Summer Teen Night: Foam Fest

August 23, 2025

Late-night program at Arlington Mill Community Center from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Send off the summer with a Foam Fest Party!

Transportation Commission Meeting

August 28, 2025

The Transportation Commission advises the County Board on issues related to Arlington’s streets, transit systems, pedestrian traffic, taxicabs and bicycles, as well as how each of these relate to the Master Transportation Plan

Ballin' at the Mill Late Night

August 29, 2025

High School students - join us to shoot some hoops from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month!

Rain Barrel Workshop

August 30, 2025

Build your own rain barrel at this hands-on workshop! Get ready for upcoming rains and help capture runoff from your roof. Pre-registration required.

Planning Commission Hearing (Hybrid)

September 03, 2025

The Planning Commission (PC) is a citizen advisory board authorized by the Virginia State Code. It promotes the orderly development of Arlington County and its environs by advising the County Board on development and use of land, facilities and zoning.

4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Community Festival at Tyrol Hill Park

September 06, 2025

Arlington Schools Hispanic Parents Association (ASHPA), Arlington County Police Department (ACPD), Arlington County Sheriff's Office (ASCO), and Arlington County Government invite you to the 4th Annual Hispanic Heritage Community Festival at Tyrol Hill Park.

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