Arlington will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this weekend with the free 2026 Festival Latinoamericano at Arlington Mill Community Center on Oct. 3.
The event features indoor activities from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and outdoor festivities from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., including live entertainment, authentic food, local artisans, cultural exhibits and family-friendly activities. Registration is encouraged. The County Board also issued a proclamation commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month in Arlington, one of several items on the Board's September agenda.
October is also Affordable Housing Month in Arlington. Residents can view the most up-to-date list of affordable apartment units, join a virtual Lunch & Learn about Arlington's affordable housing supply on Oct. 8, learn basic home repairs at a Home Maintenance Workshop on Oct. 17, or join a Housing Bus Tour. Eligible applicants can receive funds to cover part of their rent through the Arlington Housing Grant Program, with pre-applications accepted Oct. 5-19.
National Coffee with a Cop Day returns Oct. 7, when the Arlington County Police Department invites residents to have coffee with the officers who serve their community at two events. Volunteer Arlington, working with Arlington County, is also creating a pilot Snow Buddies Program to help supplement County snow removal efforts.
Other dates include a community discussion of "1984" led by County Board Member Takis Karantonis on Oct. 6 for Banned Books Week, and a Sheriff's Office soccer match against Arlington Soccer coaches at Yorktown High School on Oct. 3 to support access to cancer care. The 2026 Career Connect Expo runs Oct. 8, and Arlington's first Digital Discovery Fair is Oct. 10.
Arlington County vehicle and second installment real estate taxes are due Oct. 5. The Treasurer's Office will be open for in-person customers until 7 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2 and 5.