Holiday Season in Arlington

The Holiday Season is a wonderful time to be in Arlington, whether you call the County home, or are just passing through. If you are looking for ways to spread holiday cheer, searching for unique gifts, wondering about seasonal safety measures, or planning for a fun night on the town, you can find it all in Arlington. 

Spread Joy and Give Back

Holiday Giving Program

This season, Arlington’s Department of Human Services (DHS) invites the public to make a lasting impact by providing support for neighbors who need it most. Rising food costs and uncertainty around public benefits mean many Arlingtonians are facing tough choices. Your generosity can help bridge the gap by donating to the Holiday Giving Program. 

Who It Helps 

Your support benefits Arlingtonians who need it most: 

• Older adults living on fixed incomes
• People with disabilities and different abilities
• Children and families
• Individuals receiving behavioral health services
• Low-income households across Arlington

How It Works 

Donations from the community allow DHS to provide essential resources by way of gift cards and other supports through our case managers to more than 1,000 individuals in the community during the holiday season and throughout the year.

• The Best Way to Give: Make a monetary donation online via secure credit card payment through our partnership with Volunteer Arlington. 
  Monetary donations give DHS the flexibility to purchase the most-needed gift cards in the most appropriate amounts for grocery stores and discount retailers. 

ACPD Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive

It’s the season of giving! The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) proudly hosted its 11th annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive— benefiting children in need across Arlington.

The final count? More than ✨140 BOXES ✨of toys were collected during this year’s drive thanks to the overwhelming support and generosity of Arlingtonians! 

Holiday Safety Campaign

The holidays can be a dangerous time on the roads.  Thats why Arlington's Vision Zero Critical Crash Mitigation Campaign for December is "Let's Stop Drinking & Driving." This holiday season, see how you can stop drunk driving and save lives. 

 

Holiday Guides

For even more fun holiday activities, you can visit All in Arlington. There you'll find guides for:

• New Year's Eve Events
• December Fun in Arlington 
• Local Holiday Light Displays 

• The Best Ways in Enjoy Thanksgiving in Arlington 

Holiday Safety

As you enjoy everything the holiday season has to offer, it's important to remember to keep your home, and your family, safe. Arlington's Holiday Safety page has plenty of resources you can use to make sure a holiday feast doesn't take a dangerous turn.  

Additional Safety Resources:

• Check Your Smoke Detectors: A smoke alarm is the most important safety feature of your home. In Arlington, you can also request a FREE smoke alarm from the Arlington County Fire Department. 
• Food Safety: Food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated food-borne disease outbreaks.
• Keep Your Home FOG-Free: Fats, oils, grease (FOG) and wipes represent the most serious enemy of our sewer lines and your pipes.