Some of the best activities in Arlington are waiting for you and they won't cost you a dime. Scroll down for a to-do list that you'll really want to finish. 

Street Improvements Begin

Crews are ready to update South Walter Reed Drive between Columbia Pike and 5th Street South. Take 60 seconds and get a look at the work that will better serve pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike. 

Storage Closets Look Better Clean

Donate old electronics and hard-to-dispose-of items at the County’s spring 2026 Environmental Collection and Recycling Event on March 28. 

Before you load up your car, check the complete list of acceptable items. 

Artistic Vision at Your Fingertips

Arlington is home to more than seventy permanent public art projects, and each one has a story to tell.

As the weather warms up, this is a perfect time to take a walk outside and see them for yourself. 

• Only a few days left to give feedback on the Crystal City to Reagan National Airport Multimodal Connection. The deadline is March 29. 
  
  
• Share your input on the proposed site plan amendment for 1401 Wilson Boulevard. Review project materials and submit your feedback by March 29.
  
  
• The County is looking for feedback from community members who applied for stormwater utility credit during the 2025-2026 application period. It only takes 5 minutes.
  
  
• The public comment period for the I-66 FY 2027-2028 Commuter Choice funding program is now open. Weigh in on 14 transportation projects under consideration.

• April 14 is the deadline to register or update your voter registration for the April 21 Special Election for a Proposed Constitutional Amendment. All registered voters in Arlington are eligible to vote in this special election.
  
  
• Spring has officially sprung. The Arlington Farmers Market returns to regular operating hours, starting on April 4. Find a farmers market near you. 
  
  
• Celebrate cherry blossom season fun in Arlington. Musical artists will take the stage on Thursdays at the Water Park for the Pink Beats happy hour music series.
  
  
• Emergency Preparedness starts at home. Grammy-winning music duo 123 Andrés will give a special performance at Central Library on April 11 for the whole family.
  
  
• Arlington's Preventative Tree Maintenance team is now in the Bluemont neighborhood. Want to see where they are heading next?
  
  
• Arlington’s annual water pipe cleaning is underway, which means tap water might taste or smell slightly different, but it remains safe to drink.
  
  
• Order up. The Spring Native Plant Sale is happening now. Beautify your yard and help local birds and pollinators. 

Arlington Among the Best

Arlington once again ranks in the top 5 of "The Best Cities to Live in America" according to Niche. 

Whether you're a local or just passing through, it's easy to explore Arlington without breaking the bank. Here are 5 activities that won't cost you a dime.