Things to do in Arlington, VA

4 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Nail art, coloring, and snacks offered in the Quincy Room at the Central Library, with all materials provided for teens ages 11–17.

12 PM – 2 PM·Shirlington Library — Outside: Shirlington Library Plaza · Arlington

Ping Pong On the Plaza (Shirlington Library Plaza) — Ping pong, giant checkers, carrom, corn hole and other games available outdoors, first‑come, first‑served, ages 5 and up.

7:30 PM·Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington

Merrily We Roll Along (Signature Theatre, Arlington) — ages 13 and up.

2 PM – 4 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

Visible mending circle (Cherrydale Library Loft) — bring clothing or textiles to repair, guided by Alison Davis-Holland with Art on the Mend team, for ages 18 and up.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by experienced library volunteers in the Bluemont Room, beginner to advanced level, free, registration recommended, for ages 18+.

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

A Death Cafe in the Courthouse Library’s Cherry Conference Room offers tea, cake, conversation about death and dying, facilitated by a volunteer, for ages 18 and up.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

Monthly book club meets in the Cherrydale Library Loft to discuss Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and other selected titles for ages 18 and up.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room · Arlington

Small supportive group explores storytelling techniques with experienced staff, offering discussion on writing art and business plus light refreshments, Aurora Hills Library Eads Room, ages 18 and up.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Shirlington Library — Campbell Room · Arlington

Lively staff‑led discussion of Lionel Richie’s biography “Truly” in the Campbell Room at Shirlington Library, ages 18 and up.

Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Learn to identify local birds and use binoculars before combing Gulf Branch woods on a short hike, for ages 13–19.

4 PM – 8 PM·Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA

Mini Golf course and Climb UPton transformed into haunted Halloween attractions at Upton Hill Regional Park — all ages.

Aurora Hills Center, 735 18th St S, 22202 · Arlington

Valerie Welsh leads a sing‑along at the Aurora Hills Center, offering monthly themed song sets with provided lyrics.

2 PM · 7:30 PM·Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington

Merrily We Roll Along (Signature Theatre, Arlington) — ages 13 and up.

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Mini SAT pacing and diagnostic drills with tutor Makayla N. Bullock help teens identify timing, speed, accuracy issues and receive strategies, at Central Library Bluemont Room, ages 14–17.

Arlington County

Intergenerational line dancing (Arlington County) — Department of Parks and Recreation staff lead a line dance session with classic steps, lively music, and shared laughs, all ages.

Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Local history discussion at Lubber Run features monthly topics on Arlington’s people, places, and events.

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Learn basic macrame knots and craft a ghostly little friend at the Central Library’s The Shop, for ages 18 and up.

Powhatan Springs Park, 6020 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207

Invasive plant removal at Powhatan Springs Park offers habitat improvement, exercise, and native plant and wildlife education, ages 8 and up.

6 PM – 7 PM·Courthouse Library — Azalea Conference Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by library volunteers in the Azalea Conference Room, ages 18 and up.

11 AM – 12 PM·Columbia Pike Library — Drew Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by experienced library volunteers in the Drew Room, Columbia Pike Library, free for adults 18+, registration recommended.

6:45 PM – 7:45 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

Book discussion on “By Night In Chile” by Roberto Bolaño at Glencarlyn Library, with limited reserved print copies available; registration recommended, ages 18+.

6 PM – 7 PM·Shirlington Library — Campbell Room · Arlington

Discussion of R.F. Kuang’s Yellowface and Asian experiences, with a copy available for pickup, in the Campbell Room at Shirlington Library, ages 18 and up.

12 PM – 1 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

Interactive mindfulness sessions guided by a volunteer facilitator explore weekly themes like resilience and gratitude in the Courthouse Library’s Cherry Conference Room, ages 18 and up.

Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

A group-directed discussion about death, agenda‑free, facilitated by Kathleen Garces‑Foley, Ph.D., explores awareness and living fully.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help (Courthouse Library, Birch Conference Room) — Library staff and volunteers review resumes, suggest resources, and assist job searches; laptops welcome, for ages 18+.