Small County, Big Fun

The Arlington County Fair, one of the largest FREE events on the East Coast, has been providing summer entertainment for over 40 years. Starting Aug. 15, you can enjoy competitive exhibits, rides and games, entertainment, food, racing piglets, and more! Admission is free, so join your friends and neighbors at the fair! 

Your New Favorite Spot in Rosslyn 

Shop for books, browse handmade items, or enjoy live music, author talks and fitness classes at The Alcove, a brand new pop-up store, right in the heart of Rosslyn. But hurry — this community space is only around for a limited time! 

Dress. Drain. Defend. 

As warm weather and frequent summer storms settle in, Arlingtonians can fight against disease-carrying mosquitoes with a few simple precautions — Remember “The 3-Ds”:

• Dress in long sleeves and pants
• Drain or dump standing water
• Defend with a mosquito repellent

Around Arlington

• All Orange, Blue and Silver line customers are encouraged to use alternate transportation and to only use Metrorail if you have no other option.
• Futsal court highlights a new-look Tyrol Hills Park
• Help Arlington students and "Fill the Cruiser" with school supplies on Aug. 16
• Do you know the signs of opioid use?
• Listen to Board Vice Chair Christian Dorsey on the “Aging Matters” podcast
• VIDEO: A celebration of volunteerism in Arlington
• A Disaster. A Bike. How Will You Respond?
• Community and law enforcement join together for National Night Out
• Share thoughts on drafts of the 4MRV Area Plan & Park Master Plan by Aug. 20
• It's time! The 1812 Overture is back in Arlington
• Want to improve your yard for local birds and butterflies?
• Evictions in Arlington Forum: What we know, how we respond, looking forward
• The Powhatan Springs Skate Park project reaches new milestones

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