Arlington County Parks & Recreation has opened registration for its Winter Youth Basketball Leagues, with sign-ups running until Thursday, October 1, the department announced.
Calling all basketball players from grades 1-8, the leagues offer clinics, practices and games, and players of all skill levels and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Arlington's annual Festival Latinoamericano returns on Saturday, October 3, at the Arlington Mill Community Center, celebrating the vibrant cultures, traditions and heritage of Latin America with food, music, community and culture.
On Wednesday, October 7, from 1-2 p.m., the 55+ Community is invited to Aurora Hills Community Center for a session led by Arlington's Department of Technology Services Cybersecurity team on securing devices, recognizing common scam warning signs, practicing safe communication habits and protecting personal and financial information.
Families can take part in a Second Saturday Crafternoon Workshop on Saturday, October 10, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, making a Halloween-themed lantern. All participants, including adults, must register.
Teen Nights return on select Fridays in October, featuring sports, e-sports and other games and activities just for teens: October 16 at Arlington Mill Community Center, October 23 at Gunston Community Center and October 30 at Thomas Jefferson Community Center.
The Pumpkin Walk returns on Saturday, October 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Lubber Run Community Center, with a trail of creatively carved pumpkins and activities along the way. RSVPs are free.
Residents can also register for a free native tree while supplies last as part of efforts to expand Arlington's urban tree canopy, with County landscaping staff, Tree Stewards and other professionals available on distribution days to share care information.
Aqua Fitness enthusiasts can sample up to six different Aqua Fit classes at the Halloween Splash on Friday, October 23, from 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at Long Bridge. Advance registration is required.
Recreational gymnastics classes are back for all ages this fall, with Session 1 running until Saturday, October 31, and Session 2 beginning Sunday, November 1.
Arlington County and Volunteer Arlington are also launching the first session of the Snow Buddies Program, which supplements the County's snow clearing efforts and helps seniors, neighbors with disabilities and those who are homebound.
Parks & Recreation noted that its fee reduction program, Access for All, helps make classes, camps, fitness memberships, preschools and programs affordable, and that modifications can be arranged for participants of all abilities by calling 703-228-4740 or emailing trinfo@arlingtonva.us.