Washington DC family weekend planner
Things to do with kids in Arlington
Family-friendly things to do in Arlington in 2026: 169 kid-friendly events plus 138 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Friday, June 26, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.
Family-friendly spots in Arlington
- Wonder · Food
Shareable food in Arlington.
- Quarter Market · Food
Shareable food in Arlington.
- Gateway Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- McCoy Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Long Bridge Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Rocky Run Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Prospect Hill Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Virginia Highlands Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Cherrydale Fire Station Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Cherrydale Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Hayes Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Oak Grove Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Oakland Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Quincy Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Quincy Park Recycling Interpretive Center · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Glebe & Randolph Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Mosaic Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Stratford Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Woodstock Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Alcova Heights Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Arlington Hall West Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Constitution Garden Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Fields Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
- Fort Ethan Allen Park · Outdoors
Outside hangout in Arlington.
Upcoming family events in Arlington
- Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse · Friday, June 26, 2026
Children's Area
- Family Storytime at Central · Friday, June 26, 2026
Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
- Family Storytime at Westover · Friday, June 26, 2026
Children's Area
- Baby Lapsit Storytime at Westover · Friday, June 26, 2026
Longfellow Room
- Shop Class: Self-Guided Glowforge Laser Cutter Certification · Friday, June 26, 2026
The Shop · $
- Brick and Chill: Teen LEGO® Hangout · Friday, June 26, 2026
Arlington Public Library Events
- Quilt‑Tastic Paper Creations at Westover · Friday, June 26, 2026
Arlington Public Library Events
- Courthouse Writer's Group · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Cherry Conference Room · $
- Sensory Storytime at Central · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Quincy Room
- Chess Club · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Cherry Conference Room · $
- Stop in for Stories at Central · Sunday, June 28, 2026
Children's Area
- Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse · Monday, June 29, 2026
Children's Area
- Digging it with Science Heroes at Cherrydale · Monday, June 29, 2026
Loft
- Baby Lapsit Storytime at Shirlington Library · Monday, June 29, 2026
Campbell Room
- Potato Chip Challenge for Teens at Columbia Pike Library · Monday, June 29, 2026
Drew Room
- Tales Together at Central · Monday, June 29, 2026
Quincy Room · Free
- Digging it with Science Heroes at Central · Monday, June 29, 2026
Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
- Shop Class: Stained Glass Basics · Monday, June 29, 2026
The Shop
- Family Storytime at Central · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
- Family Storytime at Central · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
- Baby Lapsit Storytime at Courthouse · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Children's Area
- Visible Mending Circle · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Loft
- Digging it with Science Heroes at Shirlington · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Arlington Public Library Events
- Potato Chip Challenge for Teens at Westover · Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Longfellow Room