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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: Sunday, October 25, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. WonderFood · $
  2. Quarter MarketFood · $
  3. Gateway ParkOutdoors · Free
  4. McCoy ParkOutdoors · Free
  5. Long Bridge ParkOutdoors · Free
  6. Rocky Run ParkOutdoors · Free
  7. Prospect Hill ParkOutdoors · Free
  8. Virginia Highlands ParkOutdoors · Free
  9. Cherrydale Fire Station ParkOutdoors · Free
  10. Cherrydale ParkOutdoors · Free
  11. Hayes ParkOutdoors · Free
  12. Oak Grove ParkOutdoors · Free
  13. Oakland ParkOutdoors · Free
  14. Quincy ParkOutdoors · Free
  15. Quincy Park Recycling Interpretive CenterOutdoors · Free
  16. Glebe & Randolph ParkOutdoors · Free
  17. Mosaic ParkOutdoors · Free
  18. Stratford ParkOutdoors · Free
  19. Woodstock ParkOutdoors · Free
  20. Alcova Heights ParkOutdoors · Free
  21. Arlington Hall West ParkOutdoors · Free
  22. Constitution Garden ParkOutdoors · Free
  23. Fields ParkOutdoors · Free
  24. Fort Ethan Allen ParkOutdoors · Free
  25. Fall Friends Book Sale - Half Price Day!Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Arlington Public Library Events
  26. Preschool STEAM Play at CourthouseMonday, October 26, 2026 · Children's Area
  27. Shop Class: Intermediate Sewing - Zippered PouchesMonday, October 26, 2026 · The Shop
  28. Baby Lapsit Storytime at ShirlingtonMonday, October 26, 2026 · Campbell Room
  29. Halloween Tales Together at CentralMonday, October 26, 2026 · Quincy Room
  30. Mindful Mondays: Halloween Mini TerrariumsMonday, October 26, 2026 · Longfellow Room
  31. Halloween Family Storytime at CentralTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
  32. Halloween Family Storytime at CentralTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
  33. Baby Lapsit Storytime at CourthouseTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Children's Area
  34. Visible Mending CircleTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Loft
  35. Builders' Club at CourthouseTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Birch Conference Room
  36. Builders' Club at ShirlingtonTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Campbell Room
  37. Crafty Kids at GlencarlynTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Arlington Public Library Events
  38. Teen HangoutTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Quincy Room
  39. Pajama Storytime at CherrydaleTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Loft
  40. Halloween: Pajama Storytime at GlencarlynTuesday, October 27, 2026 · Arlington Public Library Events
  41. Shop Class: Intermediate Sewing - Zippered PouchesTuesday, October 27, 2026 · The Shop
  42. Family Storytime at ShirlingtonWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Campbell Room
  43. Halloween Storytime at CourthouseWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Children's Area
  44. Family Storytime at ShirlingtonWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Campbell Room
  45. SAT Test Diagnostic WorkshopWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Bluemont Room
  46. Baby Lapsit Storytime at CherrydaleWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Loft
  47. Family Storytime at Columbia PikeWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Children's Area
  48. Tales Together Storytime at WestoverWednesday, October 28, 2026 · Longfellow Room

Family-friendly spots in Arlington

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Upcoming family events in Arlington

SunOct 25
  1. 10:30 AMFall Friends Book Sale - Half Price Day!Arlington Public Library Events · Library · Ages 3–12Get Ready to Shop! The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) are excited to host their Fall Book Sale, stocked with thousands of…
MonOct 26
  1. 10 AMPreschool STEAM Play at CourthouseChildren's Area · Library · Ages 1–5For families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of…
  2. 1 PMShop Class: Intermediate Sewing - Zippered PouchesThe Shop · Library · Ages 5–12In this intermediate intermediate sewing class you will learn how to sew a zippered pouch.
  3. 2 PMBaby Lapsit Storytime at ShirlingtonCampbell Room · Library · Ages 1–5For families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games!
  4. 4 PMHalloween Tales Together at CentralQuincy Room · Library · Ages 1–12 · $For families with children ages 3-6 This is a special Halloween edition of Tales Together for children 3-6 years and an accompanying adult.
  5. 6:30 PMMindful Mondays: Halloween Mini TerrariumsLongfellow Room · Library · Ages 5–12Take time for you! Start your week off the right way by joining us at Westover for a self-care craft or activity the fourth Monday of the…
TueOct 27
  1. 10:15 AMHalloween Family Storytime at CentralBarbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Library · Ages 1–12For families with young children This is a special Halloween edition of Family Storytime for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
  2. 11 AMHalloween Family Storytime at CentralBarbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Library · Ages 1–12For families with young children This is a special Halloween edition of Family Storytime for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
  3. 2 PMBaby Lapsit Storytime at CourthouseChildren's Area · Library · Ages 1–5For families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games!
  4. 2 PMVisible Mending CircleLoft · Library · Ages 5–12Come mend and connect in community. Bring your clothing or textile items and give them new life through visible mending—where repairs are…
  5. 4 PMBuilders' Club at CourthouseBirch Conference Room · Library · Ages 5–12For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 Join us for building fun with LEGO bricks, KEVA planks, and more!
  6. 4 PMBuilders' Club at ShirlingtonCampbell Room · Library · Ages 5–12For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 Join us for an afternoon of building fun with LEGOs, KEVA planks, and other materials!
  7. 4 PMCrafty Kids at GlencarlynArlington Public Library Events · Library · Ages 5–12For elementary school children: 6 - 11 At Crafty Kids, children can explore the arts and make crafts.
  8. 4 PMTeen HangoutQuincy Room · Library · Ages 5–13 · $Nail art, coloring, and snacks Unwind and express yourself with fun and simple crafts.
  9. 5 PMPajama Storytime at CherrydaleLoft · Library · Ages 1–12For families with young children Pajama Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
  10. 6 PMHalloween: Pajama Storytime at GlencarlynArlington Public Library Events · Library · Ages 1–12For families with young children Pajama Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
  11. 6 PMShop Class: Intermediate Sewing - Zippered PouchesThe Shop · Library · Ages 5–12In this intermediate intermediate sewing class you will learn how to sew a zippered pouch.
WedOct 28
  1. 10:30 AMFamily Storytime at ShirlingtonCampbell Room · Library · Ages 1–12For families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.Free
  2. 10:30 AMHalloween Storytime at CourthouseChildren's Area · Library · Ages 1–12Calling all little ghouls and goblins! 👻 Join us at Courthouse Library on Wednesday October 28th at 10:30 AM for a Halloween Story Time!
  3. 11:15 AMFamily Storytime at ShirlingtonCampbell Room · Library · Ages 1–12For families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
  4. 2 PMSAT Test Diagnostic WorkshopBluemont Room · Library · Ages 10–13 · $For teens in grades 9-12 Complete mini SAT pacing and diagnostic drills to help identify your current starting point for SAT preparation,…
  5. 4 PMBaby Lapsit Storytime at CherrydaleLoft · Library · Ages 1–5For families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games!
  6. 4 PMFamily Storytime at Columbia PikeChildren's Area · Library · Ages 1–12For families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
  7. 4 PMTales Together Storytime at WestoverLongfellow Room · Library · Ages 1–12For families with children ages 3-6 Tales Together is for children 3-6 years and an accompanying adult.