Washington DC family weekend planner
Things to do with kids in Arlington
Family-friendly things to do in Arlington in 2026: 136 kid-friendly events plus 138 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
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- Wonder
- Quarter Market
- Gateway Park
- McCoy Park
- Long Bridge Park
- Rocky Run Park
- Prospect Hill Park
- Virginia Highlands Park
- Cherrydale Fire Station Park
- Cherrydale Park
- Hayes Park
- Oak Grove Park
- Oakland Park
- Quincy Park
- Quincy Park Recycling Interpretive Center
- Glebe & Randolph Park
- Mosaic Park
- Stratford Park
- Woodstock Park
- Alcova Heights Park
- Arlington Hall West Park
- Constitution Garden Park
- Fields Park
- Fort Ethan Allen Park
- Baby Lapsit Storytime at Central
- Cuentos para niños / Stories for Children at Shirlington
- Family Storytime at Aurora Hills
- Family Storytime at Glencarlyn
- Tunes and Tales Storytime at Westover
- Family Storytime at Columbia Pike
- Play Lotería Game (Bingo)
- Knitting and Yarn Crafters at Cherrydale
- Kids' Club at Aurora Hills
- Latin Dance Lessons at Westover Library
- Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse
- Family Storytime at Central
- Family Storytime at Westover Library
- Baby Lapsit Storytime at Westover Library
- Brick and Chill: Teen LEGO® Hangout
- Crafty Kids Take and Make at Courthouse
- Sensory Storytime at Central
- Digital Discovery Fair: Explore. Learn. Connect.
- Dungeons & Dragons - The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Adventure at Aurora Hills
- Math Pals
- Stop in for Stories at Central
- Charades / Juego de actuar y adivinar
- Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse
- Big Bubbles, Cool Shapes!
Family-friendly spots in Arlington
Food & drinkWonder
Food & drinkQuarter Market
OutdoorsGateway Park
OutdoorsMcCoy Park
OutdoorsLong Bridge Park
OutdoorsProspect Hill Park
OutdoorsVirginia Highlands Park
OutdoorsCherrydale Park
OutdoorsHayes Park
OutdoorsOak Grove Park
OutdoorsOakland Park
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Upcoming family events in Arlington
ThuOct 8
- 10:15 AMBaby Lapsit Storytime at CentralFor families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games!Free
- 10:30 AMCuentos para niños / Stories for Children at ShirlingtonFor families with children ages 0 - 5 Cuentos para niños / Stories for Children es un programa bilingüe en inglés y español para familias con niños de 0-5 años de edad.
- 10:30 AMFamily Storytime at Aurora HillsFor families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
- 10:30 AMFamily Storytime at GlencarlynFor families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
- 10:30 AMTunes and Tales Storytime at WestoverFor families with children ages 0-5 This lively, interactive program features music, movement and storytelling.
- 11 AMFamily Storytime at Columbia PikeFor families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
- 3 PMPlay Lotería Game (Bingo)For kids and families of all ages Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us by playing Lotería with cards made just for kids.Free
- 4 PMKnitting and Yarn Crafters at CherrydaleWork on your project with other yarn craft lovers; Share your enthusiasm and learn from each other!Free
- 4:30 PMKids' Club at Aurora HillsFor kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 At each club meeting we explore arts, books and crafts through a different fun activity Seasonal…
- 6:30 PMLatin Dance Lessons at Westover LibraryJoin instructors from Herencia Latina dance team for beginner bachata lessons.
FriOct 9
- 10 AMPreschool STEAM Play at CourthouseFor families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of…
- 10:15 AMFamily Storytime at CentralFor families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
- 10:30 AMFamily Storytime at Westover LibraryFor families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
- 11:30 AMBaby Lapsit Storytime at Westover LibraryFor families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games!
- 2:30 PMBrick and Chill: Teen LEGO® HangoutThis program is for grades 6-12 Start your weekend with a blast of creativity!
SatOct 10
- 10 AMCrafty Kids Take and Make at CourthouseTake a Craft to Make at Home! Our Take and Make bags contain supplies, materials and instructions to complete a craft. (Some crafts may…
- 10:15 AMSensory Storytime at CentralFor Children With Sensory Needs and Their Families Join us for an inclusive and modified storytime for children aged 2-11 years old with…
- 1 PMDigital Discovery Fair: Explore. Learn. Connect.Digital resources, all in one place At the County's first Digital Discovery Fair, people of all ages and skill levels can explore emerging…
- 2 PMDungeons & Dragons - The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Adventure at Aurora HillsFor Middle School Students Join us every month for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure in the fantasy campaign, "The Wild Beyond the…
- 3 PMMath PalsFor grades 2-5 Practice your math skills by playing fun math games with local teen volunteers.
SunOct 11
- 10:30 AMStop in for Stories at CentralFor families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult.
- 3 PMCharades / Juego de actuar y adivinarFor families with children of all ages Get ready to act, explain, and laugh out loud in this hilarious twist on classic charades!
MonOct 12
- 10 AMPreschool STEAM Play at CourthouseFor families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of…
- 12 PMBig Bubbles, Cool Shapes!For Ages 12+ Join the students and a professor from Mason Experimental Geometry Lab for a hands-on exploration of the science and mathematics of bubbles.