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Día de los Muertos Celebration

Saturday, November 1, 5-8pm

Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington with family-friendly activities, vendors, performance and games. Grab some refreshments and bites with local food trucks, and craft espresso drinks. Plus, come inside and explore the fall exhibits! Learn more about the Día de los Muertos Celebration.

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Celebrate Halloween with these seasonal arts events!

Looking for some spooky seasonal fun? Arlington has a variety of arts activities to enjoy, whether you are looking for comedy with a hint of the supernatural, hands-on art making, learning about the cultural significance of Día de los Muertos, or listening to local ghost stories.

October in Arlington

The leaves are falling and autumn events are calling! October will be an action-packed month in Arlington: Dig into delicious food at Arlington Restaurant Week, explore local art, cheer on runners at the Marine Corps Marathon and much more. Check out these exciting events and things to do happening this month in Arlington. View the full list on StayArlington.

Arlington County Names Jennifer Kronovet New Poet Laureate

Jennifer Kronovet has been selected as the fourth Poet Laureate of Arlington County. The award-winning poet will serve as an advocate for poetry and the literary arts.

Enriching Lives - Arlington Arts and Culture Strategy

The Arlington Arts Commission completed a comprehensive study of the arts and culture ecosystem in Arlington resulting in goals and strategies meant to provide Arlington arts stakeholders with tangible goals to create a thriving artistic and cultural community that supports the foundation of Arlington’s sense of place.

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Events

Strategic Love Play

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 12:00 AM to 12:01 AM

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From Succession writer Miriam Battye comes a razor sharp, not-quite-romantic comedy about the absurdity of modern dating in the seemingly endless quest to find “the one.

Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington 22206

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Día de los Muertos Celebration

Saturday, November 01, 2025 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington with family-friendly activities, vendors, performances and games.

Museum of Contemporary Arts Arlington, 3550 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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Fiddler on the Roof

Tuesday, November 04, 2025 | 12:00 AM to 12:01 AM

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The iconic musical gorgeously staged like never before in Signature’s intimate setting and directed by Joe Calarco (Jesus Christ Superstar, Gypsy).

Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington 22206

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