Events

Aug
22
Sun
Arlington County Fair: Micro-Mobility “Petting Zoo”
Aug 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Take a test ride at the Arlington County Fair! BikeArlington will have a variety of innovative personal vehicles for you to try, including e-bikes, cargo bikes, e-scooters, Capital Bikeshare, and more. Our staff will be onsite to provide a comfortable, guided experience for your test ride, and to answer any questions you have.

Plus, we have a special traffic garden area just for kids (strider bikes provided) with lots to explore. Head to the tennis courts to take these bikes for a spin.

  • Friday, Aug. 20, 6pm-8pm
  • Saturday, Aug 21, 12pm-4pm
  • Sunday, Aug 22, 12pm-4pm
  • If you bike to the Fair, we’ve got you covered with FREE bike valet parking, on the tennis courts.

    Aug
    31
    Tue
    2-Mile Walk with NOVA Running Club @ Bluemont Park
    Aug 31 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

    Join WalkArlington and the NOVA Running Club for a 2-mile walk at Bluemont Park, following the 5k run. This is a great low-key weeknight event where you can get your walk in and have fun at the same time. Meet up with other WalkArlington walkers and enjoy the camaraderie of an in-person group walk.

    Online registration is open until 11:59 p.m. on August 30, 2021. The cost is $25 for runners and $10 for walkers. Race day registration also available.

    Oct
    26
    Tue
    Spooky Arlington Halloween Walk @ Jackson Street
    Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    Join us for a spooky Halloween walk! We’ll go out after dark to check out Jackson Street in Ashton Heights, Arlington’s most famous street for Halloween decorating, and a few other nearby gems. Let’s get in our steps and have fun! We’ll meet at Clarendon Metro and end at Northside Social coffee shop and wine bar for some optional social time.

    Nov
    18
    Thu
    Online Cook-Along with Dietitian Charmaine Jones
    Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Cook along with Dietitian Charmaine Jones of Food Jonezi as she prepares a 30-minute nutritious dinner, a chicken fajita bowl, with lighter ingredients. Charmaine is a firm believer that you don’t have to sacrifice the foods you love in order to eat healthier. She’ll show us some tricks and tips and answer your questions. We’ll send participants the recipe in advance so you can have your ingredients ready for the class.

    Dec
    9
    Thu
    Balaclavas and Baklava: Virtual Craft Workshop @ Zoom
    Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Join us for our annual Balaclavas and Baklava winter event where we get ready for cold-weather activities by making our own fleece ear warmers, neck gaiters, and balaclavas. NEW this year: A virtual craft night and a chance to show off your gear at a walk or a bike ride.

    Virtual Craft Workshop

    Thursday December 9, 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom
    This year we’ll be inviting folks to join us virtually on Thursday December 9 in creating winter headgear from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.
    Wondering what you’ll need? List provided at the bottom of this section.

    Bike Ride or Walk

    Saturday December 11, 1 -2:00 p.m. at Crystal City Water Park
    As a tandem to our virtual craft night we’ll be hosting a winter bike ride and winter walk where makers can come out and join us in-person to showcase and use their newly made balaclavas along with any winter gear used for biking and walking in colder weather.

    Contact us at info@bikearlington.com with any questions.

    Dec
    11
    Sat
    Balaclavas and Baklava: Bike Ride or Walk @ Crystal City Water Park
    Dec 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

    Join us for our annual Balaclavas and Baklava winter event where we get ready for cold-weather activities by making our own fleece ear warmers, neck gaiters, and balaclavas. NEW this year: A virtual craft night and a chance to show off your gear at a walk or a bike ride.

    Virtual Craft Workshop

    Thursday December 9, 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom
    This year we’ll be inviting folks to join us virtually on Thursday December 9 in creating winter headgear from the comfort of your own home via Zoom.
    Wondering what you’ll need? List provided at the bottom of this section.

    Bike Ride or Walk

    Saturday December 11, 1 -2:00 p.m. at Crystal City Water Park
    As a tandem to our virtual craft night we’ll be hosting a winter bike ride and winter walk where makers can come out and join us in-person to showcase and use their newly made balaclavas along with any winter gear used for biking and walking in colder weather.

    Contact us at info@bikearlington.com with any questions.

    Feb
    16
    Wed
    Full Moon Walk with Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium @ Bluemont Park
    Feb 16 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Full Moon Walk with Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium @ Bluemont Park

    Join WalkArlington and Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium

    for a full-moon walk led by Jennifer Bartlett, a professional astronomer with the U.S. Naval Academy and an Arlington resident.

    Departing from the ranger station in Bluemont Park, Dr. Bartlett will lead us on an out-and-back walk along the Washington & Old Dominion Trail as we observe the sun setting and the full moon rising. She will explain the diminishing light as we pass through twilight and tell us a bit about how the moon waxes and wanes through its different phases. By the end of the walk, the moon will have fully risen and we will be able to look at craters and other features with binoculars under Dr. Bartlett’s guidance.

    Dr. Bartlett will happily target portions of this walk and her explanations to children, so kids are welcome and encouraged to attend.

    Note: There are TWO sessions of this walk, one that starts at 5:30 p.m. and one that starts at 7:30 p.m. When you register, please choose which instance you would like to attend.

    What to bring: WalkArlington will provide lanterns and flashlights since we will be walking in the dark. If you have your own flashlights, feel free to bring them. Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium can loan some binoculars, but you are also encouraged to bring your own. WalkArlington will also provide free hot beverages (tea, hot chocolate) you can take with you as we embark on this winter walk.

    Getting there: The exact meetup point is at the Bluemont Park Ranger Station near the tennis courts. Bluemont Park is located at 601 N. Manchester St., about 1 ½ miles from the Ballston Metro. You can take Metro, bus, or use active transportation (walking, biking, bikeshare) to get to this walk. It takes about 30 minutes to walk to the park from the Ballston Metro. Alternatively, you can take several buses from Ballston to reach the park, including the 25B, the 1A, and the 75. Visit Car-Free Near Me (carfreenearme.com) to figure out the best route.

    Feb
    22
    Tue
    Swedish Coffee Break & Walk @ Ballston
    Feb 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Experience this Swedish tradition right here in Arlington with WalkArlington. Join us for a Fika! In Sweden, Fika is a beloved workday ritual. It’s all about slowing down, relaxing with your colleagues, and enjoying some good food, coffee, and conversation.

    You have two options, one at 11 a.m. and one at 3 p.m.—which will be preceded by an invigorating, 30-minute walk around Ballston. We love Ballston because it’s a great neighborhood that is easy to get around on foot, whether you’re running errands or commuting. After our walk, we’ll return to the park to have hot drinks and classic doughnuts courtesy of Good Company Doughnuts & Café before heading back to the office.

    Getting here: Ballston is easily accessible by Metro, bus, or active transportation (walking, biking, bikeshare). The walk will start at Welburn Square, which is located between N Taylor St and N Stuart Street, south of the Ballston Metro exit. Visit Car-Free Near Me (carfreenearme.com) to figure out the best route.

    What to bring: We recommend dressing in comfortable walking shoes and warm layers.

    Mar
    11
    Fri
    Photo Walk with Visual Artist Angela B. Pan @ Rosslyn
    Mar 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Photo Walk with Visual Artist Angela B. Pan @ Rosslyn

    Join WalkArlington for a photowalk in Rosslyn with Photographer Angela B. Pan. We’ll explore this vibrant urban neighborhood and some interesting spots nearby while Angela guides us on taking better photos with our cell phones.
    Voted “Best Visual Artist in Washington, D.C.” by the Washington City Paper two years in a row, Angela B. Pan has had her images of Washington, D.C., published in the Washington Post, The White House Historical Association, and more. Her work has been featured in local galleries and publications of Apple, Lionsgate, and several luxury hotels. Her book, “Snap DC, Your Guide to Taking Extraordinary Photos of the National Mall and Beyond…” is the essential guide to photographing the nation’s capital. Her work may also been seen on postcards and 8″x10” prints sold at the National Mall’s book stores.

    Getting here: Rosslyn is easily accessible by Metro, bus, or active transportation (walking, biking, bikeshare). The walk will start at Central Place Plaza, which is located at the Rosslyn Metro exits. Visit Car-Free Near Me (carfreenearme.com) to figure out the best route.

    What to bring: A fully charged cell phone (or camera, if you’ve got one). We recommend dressing in comfortable walking shoes and warm layers.

    Apr
    23
    Sat
    Celebrate Trails Day: Cleanup on the W&OD Trail @ Washington & Old Dominion Trail Trailhead (Mile 1.5) at Columbia Pike
    Apr 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

    Join WalkArlington and BikeArlington on Celebrate Trails Day Saturday, April 13 to clean up on one of our favorite trails in Arlington—the Washington & Old Dominion Trail (W&OD Trail).

    We’ll focus on picking up the litter and trash that gathers in the vegetation near the side of the trail. Refreshments, water, and some fun giveaways will be provided as a thank-you to all who come out for the cleanup.

    Spread the word and invite your friends to celebrate trails using #CelebrateTrails on social media.

    WHAT TO KNOW

    This event is free, but registration is required. This event will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, we will reschedule for a future date.

    Bring your own tools:
    • Gloves
    • Trash Pickers or Grabbers
    • Sun protection

    Trash bags will be available onsite. A limited supply of gloves, trash pickers, and grabbers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. The area has a lot of vegetation, so pants are recommended.

    GETTING THERE

    The cleanup will begin and end on the W&OD Trail at Mile 1.5, which is the trailhead just at Columbia Pike. We’ll work our way half a mile up the trail toward S. George Mason Drive. This location is served by transit, multi-use trails, and Capital Bikeshare. Use Car Free Near Me to check out your transportation options.

    Contact WalkArlington at info@walkarlington.com with any questions.