Free things to do in Arlington: no-cost concerts, talks, festivals and family events this weekend and beyond, with dates and venues, updated daily.
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Free · 525 14th St S, 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
For young children and their caretakers, Young Explorers is a drop-in program that offers new activities and materials to try out each week.
Details for Young Explorers @ MoCA Arlington's Innovation Studio + Store
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Free · Military Women's Memorial, 2 Memorial Ave., Arlington, VA 22202
OCT 27 | 2PM - guided tour of the memorial that tells the story of women's service to our Nation. Get your free ticket today.
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · The Board Room VA, 925 North Garfield Street, Arlington, VA 22201
We're hosting bingo every Wednesday at 7:00pm!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store, 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Create playful or thought-provoking miniature sculptures by combining small found objects with air dry clay.
Details for Death and how to reheat your old nachos: a mini sculpture workshop - FREE!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Movement Crystal City, 1235 South Clark Street, Arlington, VA 22202
Join us at our monthly Soul Trak social climbing nights at Movement Crystal City!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · BOE, 2854 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Halloween weekend kicks off at BOE with a country twist. Come ready for a a night packed with live music, DJs, costumes and more chaos.
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Solace Outpost Ballston, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
Comedy at Solace Outpost! Comics from TV and Comedy Clubs! Beer and great grub! *Recommended tip $10 per person*
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Big Tony’s Pizzeria & Dive Bar, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Dirty Belvedere espresso martinis and Dirty Belvedere fountains all night.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Enjoy brunch with other LGBTQ+ folk. Freddie's Saturday brunch is quite the deal and very delicious.
Details for LGBTQ+ Community Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Free · Courthaus Social, 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Get ready for a spooky good time supporting Daisy’s Legacy with fun, friends, and all the Halloween vibes!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Enjoy Halloween with other LGBTQ+ folk.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · BOE, 2854 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
We’re transforming BOE into a haunted western playground filled with music,, dancing, bull rides, Halloween costumes and more.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Big Tony’s Pizzeria & Dive Bar, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Heroes, villains, pizza, and comic themed cocktails. Plus early bird specials.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free · Darna, 946 North Jackson Street, Arlington, VA 22201
Saturday nights belong at Darna! Experience one of Arlington’s hottest international night parties with Free Entry ALL NIGHT!
Details for Darna Saturdays | Arlington VA's International Nightlife Experience
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
An evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington with family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, and folklórico + mariachi performance
Details for Día De Los Muertos Celebration - An Evening Picnic!
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 10:00 PM · Free · Darna Restaurant + Lounge, 946 North Jackson Street, Arlington, VA 22201
Darna VA Sundays International Night Party
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Silver Diner, 4400 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
Relax, make new friends, and enjoy happy hour specials at this classic retro venue!
Details for Out in Ballston LGBTQ+ Community Social @ Silver Diner
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Free · Ballston Quarter, 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
Join Ballston BID for Rhythm at the Quarter: Country Swing Dancing (FREE outdoor dance class)
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Central Library, 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201
The James Beard Foundation Award-winning culinary historian, college professor, cookbook author and journalist discusses food and culture.
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Nettie's Tavern, 2854 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Kick back and laugh out loud at Callback Vibe: Comedy Night – all the fun at Nettie's, totally free!Please tip!
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM · Free · Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
Signature newcomer Kyle Sherman plays closeted teacher Ricky in the DC premiere of Adam Gwon’s All the World’s a Stage. Come learn about his Midwestern upbringing, his connection with this moving musi
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · 525 14th St S, 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Feeling festive? Join us for seasonal crafting fun, from making giant paper snowflakes to drip painting ornaments.
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Free · Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Enjoy a social mixer with other gentlemen.
Details for Black Tie Club Social Mixer @ Freddie's Beach Bar
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Continental Pool Lounge, 1911 Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209
Join us for a fun-filled event celebrating our amazing volunteers, supporters and partners who help improve the Mount Vernon Trail!
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Free · Federico Ristorante Italiano, 519 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Enjoy Italian cuisine and make new friends.
Details for LGBTQ+ Community Dinner @ Federico Ristorante Italiano
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
This event is ideal for making new friends. It's free to attend. We will gather inside at the purple booth to the left as you enter.
Details for First Friday LGBTQ+ Community Happy Hour @ Freddie's Beach Bar
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Free · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington Innovation Studio + Store, 525 14th St S, Arlington, VA 22202
For Adults: Bring in an idea or in-progress project for a social crafting session at the Innovation Studio + Store! Coffee and tea provided!
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · Gravelly Point Park, 12 Mount Vernon Trail, Arlington, VA 22202
Come out and walk for the Congo! The Moseka Gratitude Walk will give you an opportunity to support a great cause with friends and family.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Free · Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Enjoy brunch and story time! Freddie's Saturday brunch is quite the deal and very delicious.
Details for Family Fun Story Time Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · UPSIDE on Moore, 1700 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209
Bring your mahjong besties for an evening of tiles, laughs, drink specials and friendly competition!
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · 2116 19th Street North, Arlington, VA 22201
Join us at the John Lyon VFW Post 3150 as we honor 251 years of the United States Marine Corps!
Details for Marine Corps Birthday at John Lyon VFW Post 3150
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Rock Recovery Inc., 1901 Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, VA 22209
Join us to learn about Rock Recovery’s new Outreach Volunteer Corps and how you can help expand access to life-saving eating disorder care!
Details for Outreach Corps Volunteer Interest Meeting- Rock Recovery
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · United States Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
Wreath laying ceremony and a two-minute moment of silence will be observed to commemorate those members of the U.S. armed forces who were killed during war.
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM · Free · Arlington National Cemetery, Terminus of Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA 22211
The National Veterans Day Observance to honor all veterans who served and continue to serve will be held on Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. All events are free and open to the public. Attendee
Details for Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Free · Arlington National Cemetery, Terminus of Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA 22211
The ceremony, one of the major observances in the nation's capital, is free and open to the public and will include formal military honors, a keynote address, veterans' remarks, and wreath layings.
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Free · Military Women's Memorial, 2 Memorial Ave., Arlington, VA 22202
29th Annual Veterans Day Program at the Military Women's Memorial
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Brass Rabbit, 1210 North Garfield Street, Arlington, VA 22201
Join us at Brass Rabbit for Green Drinks DC's November happy hour and networking extravaganza!
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Courthaus Social, 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Discussion with veteran intelligence, diplomatic, and military experts, trying to answer the question: Where do we go from here?
Details for America on the World Stage: How Do We Come Back From This?
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · UPSIDE on Moore, 1700 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209
Come join us for a night of hilarious improv comedy at UPSIDE on Moore - it's guaranteed to be a laugh riot!
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Free · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Join MoCA Arlington Resident Artist Emily Fussner for a gallery talk in “Some Shining Coil of Wind,” the artist’s current solo exhibition.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2:30 PM · Free · MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store, 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Join MoCA Arlington & the Crochet Cart Project for this drop-in meet up. Learn to stitch or work on a project in a beginner friendly setting
Details for Fiber Arts Series @ the Innovation Studio -- Drop-in Crochet or Knitting
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · Busboys and Poets Shirlington, 4251 South Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Join us to celebrate local women writers who have overcome adversity to create works that inspire and empower others!
Details for Author Next Door: Making HERstory | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Enjoy a happy hour with other LGBTQ+ Uniformed Services personnel.
Details for LGBTQ+ Uniformed Services Happy Hour @ Freddie's
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM · Free · Federico Ristorante Italiano, 519 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Enjoy an evening of book discussion and dining.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Free · Navy - Merchant Marine Memorial (this is a placeholder for the location, see event description for exact meeting location), George Washington Memorial Parkway, Washington, DC 20037
Volunteers will remove invasive vegetation growing into the trail.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM · Free · Central Place Plaza, 1800 North Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209
Shop Local and Enjoy Holiday Activities at the Market
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 8:00 PM · Free · Taco Rock - Rosslyn, 1501 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209
Get ready for big laughs and bold flavors! Taco Rock’s Comedy Tour stops at Rosslyn for a night of tacos, drinks, and top-tier comedy!
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM · Free · Theodore Roosevelt Island Park, Washington, DC 20001
View the monuments by the moonlight of the Beaver Moon on the Mount Vernon Trail.
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · One More Page Books, 2200 North Westmoreland Street, Arlington, VA 22213
Join us as we welcome Zeba Shahnaz and celebrate the arrival of her newest upcoming novel: THE PEACOCK THRONE! Speaking in conversation with
Details for CELEBRATING THE PEACOCK THRONE WITH ZEBA SHAHNAZ AND ALLISON SAFT
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · UPSIDE on Moore, 1700 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209
Bring your friends the night before Thanksgiving for a fun night of happy hour specials, music & gift card raffles!