Things to do this weekend in Arlington, VA

Thomas Jefferson Community & Fitness Center, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA 22204

Late‑night program at Thomas Jefferson Community & Fitness Center for ages 13–19.

Langston-Brown Community Center, 2121 N Culpeper St, Arlington, VA

Battle on the Boulevard hosts a one‑night teen basketball tournament at Langston‑Brown Community Center, ages 13–19.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

Build wild LEGO creations, tackle challenges, and chat at the Brick and Chill teen hangout in Glencarlyn Library, ages 11–17.

Arlington Mill, 909 South Dinwiddie Street, 22204

Three award‑winning documentaries screened at Arlington Mill, followed by optional discussion.

1:30 PM – 4 PM·Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room · Arlington

Afternoon tea with light treats and a screening of the PG‑rated classic Hocus Pocus in the Eads Room at Aurora Hills Library for all ages.

4 PM – 9 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.

8 PM·Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington

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

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

Tea and a Movie at Aurora Hills Center screens films aligned with Aurora Hills Book Club reads, serving tea in a cozy setting.

2 PM – 3 PM·Shirlington Library — Campbell Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by experienced library staff meets weekly in the Campbell Room at Shirlington Library, free for adults 18 and up.

Langston Brown, 2121 N Culpeper St, 22207 · Arlington

Non‑alcoholic beer tasting, pretzels and live music create an autumn vibe at Langston Brown, for all ages.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room · Arlington

Practice English conversation from beginner to advanced in the Aurora Hills Library Eads Room, led by experienced volunteers, for ages 18+.

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

Spooky Stories (Aurora Hills Center) — Share a family‑friendly spooky story and enjoy Halloween fun, open to all ages, no 55+ Pass required.

7 PM·Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Cabin in the Woods (Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse) — Horror‑comedy film about college friends battling backwoods zombies and manipulative scientists in a remote cabin, rated R, 18+.

9:30 PM·Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Restored, remastered digital print of John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween, 92‑minute R‑rated horror film, shown at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, ages 18+.

Netherlands Carillon, N Meade St, Arlington, VA 22209

Halloween-themed Carillon concert at the Netherlands Carillon plaza features live music, prize tables staffed by park rangers and partners, and costume encouragement.

10 AM – 5 PM·Central Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Hidden Halloween characters around the library await discovery, with a small prize for locating them all; costumes encouraged, no registration required, for all ages.

2 PM·Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington

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

1 PM·Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Halloween screening of classic 1993 Hocus Pocus at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, featuring discounted wine.

11 AM – 1 PM·Courthouse Library — Courthouse Plaza / 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Costumed pets pose for photos, enjoy treats, and explore pet-themed books and simple activities on Courthouse Plaza — all ages.

2 PM – 4 PM·Glencarlyn Library — Glencarlyn Library Community Garden, 300 S Kensington St, Arlington, VA 22204

Costume contest, storytime, treats, and a dog library await dogs and dog lovers at Glencarlyn Library Community Garden, for all ages.

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

Live owl encounter and biology talk reveal owls' keen senses and night‑time adaptations at Gulf Branch Nature Center, ages 12 and up.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by experienced library volunteers at Glencarlyn Library, open to beginners through advanced speakers, first‑come, first‑served seating, ages 18 and up.

1 PM – 2 PM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by experienced library volunteers in the Bluemont Room, free, for adults 18+.

2 PM – 4 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

Chess Club (Courthouse Library, Cherry Conference Room) — Friendly games and opponent challenges with library‑provided sets or personal boards, all skill levels welcome, ages 5+, no registration.

7 PM·Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

At Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, a horror/comedy film starring Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, and Dylan Baker shows ghosts, goblins, and a sinister trick‑or‑treater, for ages 18 and up.

4 PM·Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

The Lost Boys (Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse) — 1987 horror/comedy follows teenage brothers battling a vampire gang after moving to a northern California town, ages 17 and up.

10 AM – 12 PM·Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room · Arlington

Writers share feedback, give constructive criticism, support each other, and discuss writing craft in the Cherry Conference Room, for ages 18 and up.

10 PM·Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Screening of the 1981 rated‑R horror classic The Evil Dead, where Ash battles resurrected dead after reading the Necronomicon, at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse for ages 18+.

Arlington County

Ghost Stories Campfire (Arlington County) — Stories, animal guests, games, songs and provided S’mores around the Long Branch or Gulf Branch fire ring, all ages.