Washington DC family weekend planner
Things to do with kids in Arlington
Family-friendly things to do in Arlington in 2026: 115 kid-friendly events plus 138 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, August 12, 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
- Books On The Big Screen: "The BFG"
- Shop Class: Fuseworks Glass Kiln Certification
- Cuentos en pijama para niños / Pajama Storytime for Children
- 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
- Knitting and Yarn Crafters at Cherrydale
- Kids' Club at Aurora Hills
- Teen Locker Magnet Making
- Shop Event: Fix Nearly Anything
- Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse
- Family Storytime at Central
- Family Storytime at Westover
- Baby Lapsit Storytime at Westover
- Brick and Chill: Teen LEGO® Hangout
- Arlington County Fair
- Garden Explorers
- Arlington Plays: Math Carnival
- Chess Club
- PANINI Sticker Swap
- The YoYo Club
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
WedAug 12
- 1 PMBooks On The Big Screen: "The BFG"For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 Hey, Kids!
- 6 PMShop Class: Fuseworks Glass Kiln CertificationLearn how to safely cut glass and use the Fuseworks Glass Fusion Kiln.
- 6:30 PMCuentos en pijama para niños / Pajama Storytime for ChildrenPara familias con niños de 0 a 5 años / For families with children ages 0 - 5 Cuentos en piyama para niños / Pajama Storytime for Children…
ThuAug 13
- 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.
- 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 NO REGISTRATION.…
- 4:30 PMTeen Locker Magnet MakingFor teens and tweens Come make a locker magnet to decorate your new locker for the new school year.
- 6 PMShop Event: Fix Nearly AnythingDo you have small items around your house that are broken or need repair?
FriAug 14
- 10 AMPreschool STEAM Play at CourthousePreschool STEAM Play Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activities that explore the STEAM-based concepts of Science,…
- 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 WestoverFor families with young children Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult.
- 11:30 AMBaby Lapsit Storytime at WestoverFor 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!
- 4 PMArlington County FairCelebrating 50 years of fairs! The Arlington County Fair, a joint endeavor between Arlington County Government and the non-profit,…
SatAug 15
- 10:15 AMGarden ExplorersFor students in rising Grades 2-5 and their families Explore the library’s gardens and complete a hands-on activity, then plant a native plant to take home.
- 2 PMArlington Plays: Math CarnivalFor families with children in Grades K-5 Play math games and puzzles curated from math education nonprofits with local high school teens, plus a chance to win prizes!
- 2 PMChess ClubJoin the library for a friendly game or two Looking to sharpen your chess skills?
- 2 PMPANINI Sticker SwapSwap stickers with other fans to complete your collection!