Events

Nov
2
Thu
Lighten Up, Arlington! Pop-Up @ Mt. Vernon Trail just behind the Water Park, National Landing
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join BikeArlington and WalkArlington along the Mt. Vernon Trail in National Landing. We’ll be handing out free bike lights, reflective vests, and other gear to help you be seen after sunset! Look for our table on the Mt. Vernon Trail just past the tunnel leaving the Water Park.

Nov
3
Fri
Lighten Up, Arlington! Pop-Up @ Washington & Old Dominion Trail at Columbia Pike
Nov 3 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join BikeArlington and WalkArlington at the Washington & Old Dominion Trail at Columbia Pike. We’ll be handing out free bike lights, reflective vests, and other gear to help you be seen after sunset!

Nov
26
Sun
Moonlight Monument Walk on the Mount Vernon Trail @ Theodore Roosevelt Island Parking Area (meet-up spot)
Nov 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail, Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium, and WalkArlington for a nature walk on the Mount Vernon Trail under the glow of the Beaver Moon.

We’ll meet at the Theodore Roosevelt Island Parking lot. Once people have gathered we will walk south on the Mount Vernon Trail while taking in views from the trail of the monuments at night. Near Memorial Bridge we will stop to learn about the Beaver Moon, explore the planets via telescopes, and look at the stars. You don’t want to miss out on this special opportunity.

The walk is about 1 mile (one way) and will end back at the parking lot around 8:00 p.m.

Jan
15
Mon
MLK Day W&OD Trail Cleanup @ Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join Bike and WalkArlington in Arlington, Virginia on MLK Day, to clean up litter and debris on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail, a beautiful trail that’s enjoyed by cyclists and walkers alike.

Beginning on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail where it intersects with Columbia Pike. Look for the orange and blue Bike/WalkArlington tent on the trail near the intersection of Columbia Pike and South Four Mile Run Drive! We’ll work our way down the W&OD toward South George Mason Drive.

The  focus will be on picking up the litter and trash that gathers in the vegetation near the side of the trail.

Refreshments and some fun giveaways will be provided as a thank-you to all who come out for the cleanup.

Please RSVP on Eventbrite so we can be sure to have enough supplies for everyone.

Mar
23
Sat
“Making History to DC” Women’s History Walk @ Canal Center
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join WalkArlington and Alexandria Celebrates Women for a seven-mile women’s history walk that will start in Alexandria’s Old Town and end in D.C.

We’ll travel along the beautiful Mount Vernon Trail while enjoying women’s history briefings by experts along the route. Stops include Lady Bird Johnson Park, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial.

Bring a lunch and wear pink to mark the Cherry Blossom Festival.

If you’re not up for walking, you are welcome to bike the route. You can also leave at any time if seven miles feels like a bit too much for you.

This is going to be a scenic, healthy, and fun event—a fantastic learning opportunity and a way to celebrate Women’s History Month in the nation’s capital region.

We’ll start the walk in Alexandria at 99 Canal Center Plaza.

Apr
7
Sun
Tulip Walk on the Mt. Vernon Trail @ Meet at Compass Coffee in Rosslyn
Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join WalkArlington and Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail for a casual-paced, 5-mile walk to visit two of our favorite tulip patches on and near the Mount Vernon Trail. We will stop at both sites with time to take pictures. Stops include the Navy & Merchant Marine Memorial and the Netherlands Carillon. The walk will begin and end at Compass Coffee in Rosslyn.

Due to high interest, registration will be limited. Please register to confirm attendance.

To view a map of our walking route, click here:

 

 

 

Apr
13
Sat
Walk & Learn: Engineering Safer Streets
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

If you’re interested in transportation, planning, and design, join Arlington County’s Vision Zero Program Manager Christine Baker on a guided walk in National Landing. She’ll explain a variety of improvements the County has made to this busy corridor to increase safety for all people.