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Things to do with kids this weekend in Arlington (October 9–11)

Updated October 10, 2026

The weekend of October 9–11 in Arlington brings Digital Discovery Fair: Explore. Learn. Connect. at Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium (Saturday) and Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse at Children's Area (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

Weekend snapshot

12dated family events
11likely free options

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Family events in Arlington this weekend: October 9–11

Friday, October 9

5 events · 5 free · already happened

  1. Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse

    Children's Area · Arlington · Ages 1–5

    For families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of…

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  2. Family Storytime at Central

    Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington · Ages 1–12

    For families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.

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  3. Family Storytime at Westover Library

    Children's Area · Arlington · Ages 1–12

    For families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.

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  4. Baby Lapsit Storytime at Westover Library

    Longfellow Room · Arlington · Ages 1–5

    For families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games!

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  5. Brick and Chill: Teen LEGO® Hangout

    Arlington Public Library · Arlington · Ages 5–13

    This program is for grades 6-12 Start your weekend with a blast of creativity!

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Saturday, October 10

5 events · 4 free

  1. Crafty Kids Take and Make at Courthouse

    Arlington Public Library · Arlington · All ages

    Take a Craft to Make at Home! Our Take and Make bags contain supplies, materials and instructions to complete a craft. (Some crafts may…

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  2. Sensory Storytime at Central

    Quincy Room · Arlington · Ages 1–12

    For Children With Sensory Needs and Their Families Join us for an inclusive and modified storytime for children aged 2-11 years old with…

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  3. Digital Discovery Fair: Explore. Learn. Connect.

    Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington · Ages 3–12

    Digital resources, all in one place At the County's first Digital Discovery Fair, people of all ages and skill levels can explore emerging…

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  4. Dungeons & Dragons - The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Adventure at Aurora Hills

    Eads Room · Arlington · $ · Ages 10–13

    For Middle School Students Join us every month for a Dungeons & Dragons adventure in the fantasy campaign, "The Wild Beyond the…

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  5. Math Pals

    Bluemont Room · Arlington · Ages 5–13

    For grades 2-5 Practice your math skills by playing fun math games with local teen volunteers.

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Sunday, October 11

2 events · 2 free

  1. Stop in for Stories at Central

    Children's Area · Arlington · Ages 1–12

    For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult.

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  2. Charades / Juego de actuar y adivinar

    Quincy Room · Arlington · Ages 1–12

    For families with children of all ages Get ready to act, explain, and laugh out loud in this hilarious twist on classic charades!

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