Parks & Recreation Events

Beginner Pickleball Friendly Fundraiser

08 Aug 2025 Celebrate Pickleball Day in America and get to know your fellow beginner Pickleballers by being partnered at random for doubles play at this fundraiser event. Game times are limited to 15 minutes and scores are not recorded. Snacks and drinks provided. Hosted by and fundraising for the Walter Reed 55+ Center Advisory Committee and sponsored by the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs. Once you

Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S,  22204

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults

German Conversation

08 Aug 2025 Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Join this cordial group of people with knowledge of the language in a weekly dialogue. Stimulating and sociable gatherings provide lively discussions in German on topics that are easy to discuss and of interest to all. No instruction provided.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults

Bounce in the Park

08 Aug 2025 Kids ages 3-9 are invited to join us for bounce house fun at select parks this summer.

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Families, Kids, Tots

Pickleball Day Exhibition Match

08 Aug 2025 Top off a fun day of celebrating pickleball by watching an exhibition match with 55+ players and the Arlington County Police Department! Cheer on the teams for a fun day celebrating pickleball and community!

Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S,  22204

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults

Sweet Sounds & Scoops

08 Aug 2025 Join us for an ice cream social featuring delicious treats and live music by PhEd-Up with Judy! Enjoy an afternoon of great flavors, good company and fantastic tunes. Sponsored by the Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs. Once you have registered, please remember to pay the $5 admission fee by visiting the Alliance website before the event. You may also pay in cash at the door.

Aurora Hills Center, 735 18th St S,  22202

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults

Summer Bingo with a Purpose

08 Aug 2025 Join us for an afternoon of Bingo fun with prizes while supporting local high school students! Bring a donation of school supplies to the event or drop them off in the box in the Langston-Brown senior room during the month of August. Sponsored by the Langston-Brown 55+ Advisory Committee.

Langston Brown, 2121 N Culpeper St,  22207

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults

Bunco Bunch

08 Aug 2025 Calling all 55+ friends who want to play a fun game in a social environment! Bunco is a dice game of luck where having a good time is the number one objective. Bunco is a great way socialize with new and old friends. No prior experience is needed.

Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S,  22204

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Older Adults

Civil War Cuisine Campfire

08 Aug 2025 Families. Ever wondered what it was like to eat Civil War hardtack? Come down to Fort C.F. Smith Park and learn for yourself! Join park staff for campfire fun and experience what Civil War soldiers ate and drank, and how they adapted to soldier life in Ar

Fort CF Smith Park, 2411 N 24th St,  22207

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Nature, Families

Arlington Farmers Market

09 Aug 2025 Celebrate local growers, community gardens, farmers markets, and sustainable food initiatives in Arlington.

1400 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA 

Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation, Adults, All Ages, Older Adults, Teens

Potomac Overlook Invasive Plant Removal

09 Aug 2025 Join us at Potomac Overlook to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up.

Potomac Overlook, 2845 N. Marcey Road,  22207

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Tagged as: , Environment, Nature, Parks & Recreation, Volunteer, Adults, Families