The 50th annual Arlington County Fair is set to celebrate its "Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights" theme from August 12-16 at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, offering five days of rides, live entertainment, competitions, and food. This milestone event marks half a century of community tradition.
Alongside the fair, registration is now open for Arlington residents to enroll in hundreds of Parks & Rec classes and programs detailed in the "Enjoy Arlington Fall catalog," providing opportunities for learning, play, and exploration throughout the season.
The county is also actively seeking public input on several key initiatives, including the draft plan for Arlington’s Transportation Future, with feedback due by August 23. Residents can also weigh in on the final draft concept for Drew Park and participate in a Low Residential Study regarding impervious area limits. Additionally, a virtual information session on August 11 will cover digital upgrades for Resident Permit Parking.
For those interested in sports, registration is open for the 2026 Arlington Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament at the Walter Reed Dedicated Pickleball Courts, inviting male-female teams to compete in skill-based divisions. Other community updates include the upcoming return of Arlington Public School classes on August 31, new chip-enabled EBT cards for Virginia SNAP recipients this fall, and a new-look Library App from Arlington Public Library.