Hello Arlington! We hope you and your family had a fantastic Labor Day weekend. Here is what is going on in our community both virtually and in-person. Stay Safe! All our programs listed in the guide and linked below are free and open to anyone who works or lives in Arlington.

Ongoing Registrations: 

• September 55+ Programs
• September Programs in the Park

Bike Trip for Teens Let’s Ride! Teens ages 11-17, come take a bike ride with the Office for Teens on Thurs., Sept. 10 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Bon Air Park. Register here #782018-06

Plein Air Painting Painting outdoors – it’s called Plein Art Painting! On Thurs., Sept. 10 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Gulf Branch Park, adults show your creative side as paint al fresco on easels. Meet at Gulf Branch Nature Center. Register here #782003-04.

Art with Jim: Invented Dinosaurs  Ever wish you lived back in time with the dinosaurs? Us too! Even though we can't go back in time and see them alive that doesn't mean we can't create our own! This week Jim shows us how to invent our own dinosaurs; watch the video here.

Virtual Fun for Kids this Fall Join the Department of Parks and Recreation staff virtually this fall for Rec @ Home! From active games and art projects to story time, special events and more, there's lots for kids ages 3-11 to enjoy on Facebook every weekday at 3 p.m.

Artist Chat Are you working on a piece of art and have a question about technique, composition or just need another point of view? On Thurs., Sept. 10 from 4-5 p.m. join Jennifer Droblyen, community arts programmer and experienced artist, for a 55+ open dialogue on techniques, materials and creative expression. Register here #911301-01.

Upcoming Programs:

Let's Play Virtual Nature Trivia on Thurs., Sept. 17 from 1-2 p.m. Kids 8-11, register here #612820-G.

Get your canvas ready for this 55+ Paint n' Sip Demo on Thurs., Sept. 24 from 10-11:30 a.m. Register here #911301-03.

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