Arlington Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Arlington VA

19 August, 2021

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ARLINGTON, VA — Want for a family outing? Patch has you covered with several events and happenings taking place this week in Arlington. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a block party, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Arlington area: Courthouse Book Group - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Courthouse Book Club meets every third Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m.This book group will meet via Zoom until further notice. Group members will receive the Zoom meeting link by em... Learn More ASFS Rising Kindergarten Play Dates - Arlington Science Focus Elementary School When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington Science Focus Elementary School What: Event listing from Arlington Science Focus Elementary School: Thursday and August 19 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMMore Details: https://asfs.apsva.us/events/asfs-rising-kindergarten-play-dates-3/ Learn More CrafTEA - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday and August 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin the library VIRTUALLY every THIRD Thursday for Tea and Crafts!Bring the art or craft you're working on while enjoying a nice cuppa with our library staff. No craft? No problem -... Learn More Student Guided Building Tours - York High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:30 p.m. Where: York High School What: Event listing from York High School: Thursday, August 19 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMMore Details: https://yhs.apsva.us/events/student-guided-building-tours/ Learn More Smarty Pets: Adoptions 101 - Animal Welfare League of Arlington When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Live Pub Trivia at Solace Outpost When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Solace Outpost What: Come play Pub Trivia every Thursday. It's free to play and the winning team gets a $30 gift card. 2nd place gets a $20 gift card. An evening of trivia is a downright, mind-rocking romp! Our goal is to provide a memorable evening for you and your friends. This involves thought-... Learn More National Capital Puppetry Guild: VIRTUAL FESTIVAL (AUG 19-22ND!) When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Zoom and YouTube Streams What: The National Capital Puppetry Guild (NCPG) presents The 2nd Virtual National Capital Puppetry Festival! This festival highlights the extraordinary talents of local puppeteers and international artists and promotes the education of puppetry arts through several workshops and pa... Learn More Fall Sports Photo Session - Wakefield High School When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Wakefield High School What: Event listing from Wakefield High School: Friday, August 20 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PMFALL SPORTS PICTURE SCHEDULE(AUG 20, 2021) All Photos will be taken in the Stadium if weather permits except Volleyball Golf (2:00 – 2:20) Cross Country Girls (2:25 – 3:00) Cross Country Boys (2... Learn More AHS is at the County Fair - Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School) When: Friday, August 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School) What: Event listing from Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School): Friday, August 20 at 4:00 PM through Sunday, August 22 at 7:00 PMDetails AHS is at the Arlington County Fair! We are at our indoor booth all weekend: -- Fri, Aug 20: 4:00 pm-10:00 pm -- Sat, Aug 21: 10:00 am –… Mor... Learn More Football viewing party - John Lyon VFW Post 3150 When: Friday, August 20th at 8:00 p.m. Where: John Lyon VFW Post 3150 What: Event listing from John Lyon VFW Post 3150: Friday, August 20 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: FREE Backpacks -- Wounded Warrior & Community Event When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8115 Fordson Rd What: ALL are invited to our picnic, Backpack free fully loaded giveaway....come out and spend the day with us..... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Backpacks -- Wounded Warrior & Community Event (Dr MM) Featured Event: FREE Military Wounded Warrior & Community Celebration 21 August 2021 When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8115 Fordson Rd What: Military Wounded Warrior & Community Celebration Backpack Giveaway, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 8115 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306 Greater Morning Star Apostolic Church (GMSAC) are helping military and local community young people to not worry about school supplie... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Military Wounded Warrior & Community Celebration 21 August 2021 (Dr MM) Featured Event: Bands & Brews: Del Ray's Summer Bar Crawl When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mount Vernon Avenue What: Let's get together and celebrate with a special summer event, featuring live music in outdoor restaurant venues along the Avenue! Bands & Brews, Del Ray's Summer Bar Crawl, takes place on Saturday, August 21 from 1-6pm. Thanks to Bobi Bomar & Ellen Patrick of the H... Learn More Featured Event: Bands & Brews: Del Ray's Summer Bar Crawl (Maureen Schweers) Shop for Good with Rag & Bone - Lucky Dog Animal Rescue When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Saturday, August 21 through Sunday, August 22Shop Rag & Bone's men's store in Georgetown between Saturday, August 21st and Saturday August 22nd and treat yourself to a new outfit or shop for a friend or family member. The best pa... Learn More Rising-Kindergartener Play Date - Arlington Traditional Elementary School When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Arlington Traditional Elementary School What: Event listing from Arlington Traditional Elementary School: Saturday, August 21 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AMWelcome to ATS, Kindergarteners! On behalf of the ATS Parent Teacher Association (PTA), it is our pleasure to welcome our incoming kindergarteners and their families. ATS is... Learn More Rising 2nd Grade Playdate - Tuckahoe Elementary School When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Tuckahoe Elementary School What: Event listing from Tuckahoe Elementary School: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMFor Rising 2nd Grade families - Meet at Tuckahoe ParkMore Details: https://tuckahoe.apsva.us/events/rising-2nd-grade-playdate-2/ Learn More Ashlawn Summer Playdates for Rising K When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Ashlawn Elementary School What: Event listing from Ashlawn Elementary School: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMSummer Playdates for Rising KWe meet at the Ashlawn playground at 10am. It's a superb opportunity for children and adults to connect.  Please note there is no access to the school buildi... Learn More Information Booth at Arlington County Fair When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: EcoAction Arlington What: Event listing from EcoAction Arlington: Saturday, August 21 at 10:00 AM through Sunday, August 22 at 7:00 PMDetails The Arlington County Fair is taking place indoors and in person at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center at 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA… More https://www.facebo... Learn More DOG Adoption Event in Arlington - Lucky Dog Animal Rescue When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Saturday, August 21 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMLucky Dog is hosting an adoption event from 12-2PM at Dogma Bakery (2772 South Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206). Please check back for a tentative list of dogs attending but under... Learn More PUPPY Adoption Event At PetSmart in Alexandria When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Saturday, August 21 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMLucky Dog is hosting a puppy adoption event from 12-2PM at PetSmart in Alexandria (3351 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria VA 22305). Please check back for a tentative list of puppies attending but u... Learn More Rising 5th Grade Playdate - Tuckahoe Elementary School When: Saturday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Tuckahoe Elementary School What: Event listing from Tuckahoe Elementary School: Saturday, August 21 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMFor Rising 5th Grade families - meet at Tuckahoe ParkMore Details: https://tuckahoe.apsva.us/events/rising-5th-grade-playdate-2/ Learn More DOG Adoption Event at PetSmart in NE DC When: Sunday, August 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Sunday, August 22 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMLucky Dog is hosting a dog adoption event from 12-3PM at PetSmart in NE DC (2484 Market St NE Building 11, Washington, DC 20018). Please check back for a tentative list of dogs attending but ... Learn More DOG AND CAT Adoption Event at PetSmart in NE DC When: Sunday, August 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Sunday, August 22 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMLucky Dog is hosting a dog adoption event from 12-3PM at PetSmart in NE DC (2484 Market St NE Building 11, Washington, DC 20018). Please check back for a tentative list of dogs attending but ... Learn More Rescue and Replenish with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and Panera Bread When: Sunday, August 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Sunday, August 22 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PMInvite your friends and family, and eat at Panera in Falls Church on Sunday, August 22nd between 4-8PM  to save lives and enjoy a delicious dinner at the same time. Be sure to bring your flyer... Learn More Featured Event: Brass and Silver Restoration Services When: Monday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: 4101 Chainbridge Rd, Suite 104, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 What: Open Mondays (only) 10-4 (703)691-4190 Polishing Plating Repair Do you have an heirloom that is blackened with years of tarnish or in need of repair? The Silversmiths at Bel-Air House of Silver can restore your silver and brass heirlooms with expertise and love. They provide ... Learn More Encore Learning presents: Balancing Civil Liberties and Public Health During a Pandemic When: Monday, August 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: virtual What: Monday, August 23, 2021 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM free virtual event We invite you to hear from popular Encore Learning instructor Jay Stanley, who is with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). For 100 years the ACLU has been defending civil liberties principles. But what happe... Learn More Encore Learning Presents: Balancing Civil Liberties and Public Health During a Pandemic When: Monday, August 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PMHear from popular Encore Learning instructor Jay Stanley, who is with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).For 100 years the ACLU has been defending civil liberties principles. Bu... Learn More Wakefield In-Person New Student Orientation Session 3 When: Monday, August 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Wakefield High School What: Event listing from Wakefield High School: Monday, August 23 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMThese sessions are open for all students of any grade level who would like to get a tour of the building and see the inside of the building and classrooms for the first time. You will be able to... Learn More Love is Love LGBTQIA Book Club - Arlington County Public Library When: Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Monday, August 23 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for a fun discussion of LGBTQIA themed books!We will feature a monthly group reading selection, but discussion of other titles is welcome! Recommended for adults over 18. Regi... Learn More Summer Reading Prize Pickup Tour - Arlington County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AMLibrary on the move!Summer Reading comes to a close on September 1! All children (rising 5th grade and under) who complete Summer Reading will get to select a free book between Augu... Learn More Rising 4th Grade Playdate - Tuckahoe Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Tuckahoe Elementary School What: Event listing from Tuckahoe Elementary School: Tuesday, August 24 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMFor Rising 4th Grade families - meet at Tuckahoe ParkMore Details: https://tuckahoe.apsva.us/events/rising-4th-grade-playdate-3/ Learn More Yorktown High School Virtual Town Hall for Returning 10th-12th Grade Students & Families When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: York High School What: Event listing from York High School: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMMore Details: https://yhs.apsva.us/events/yorktown-high-school-virtual-town-hall-for-returning-10th-12th-grade-students-families/ Learn More Book Whisperers: "American Dirt" - Arlington County Public Library When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for a Zoom meeting to discuss "American Dirt" by Jeanine CumminsBook Description:Lydia Quixano Pérez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son... Learn More Fleet's Back-to-School Town Hall - Henry Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Henry Elementary School What: Event listing from Henry Elementary School: Tuesday, August 24 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMThis presentation will answer key questions about our return to school and what a "day in the life at Fleet" will look like. Topic: Fleet ES Town HallDate: Aug 24, 2021Time: 7-8 PM Eastern Ti... Learn More Reading is Magic! End of Summer Reading Party at Westover When: Wednesday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Wednesday, August 25 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMFor all AgesCelebrate a summer full of the magic of reading! Summer Reading ends on September 1. There'll be lots to see, and the Library Truck will be on the scene with free book... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Arlington Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.