Early Voting Begins in Arlington

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Arlington celebrates the contributions of community members whose histories and cultures connect back to communities in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

• Beginners Latin Dance classes 
• Watch: Author Emma Violand-Sánchez visits Central Library 
• Blue and Yellow Book Club: "Mexican Gothic" 
• Take a Chance Book Club: "Love in the Time of Cholera"

Early Voting Begins in Arlington

Early Voting for the Nov. 4, 2025 General Election begins Friday, Sept. 19.

All registered voters in Arlington are eligible to vote early at Courthouse Plaza Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

We Struck Gold

Arlington County’s Department of Parks and Recreation is the proud winner of the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management.

Take a moment to watch the submission video that highlighted why Arlington's parks and facilities deserved this national recognition. 

• Following community input, planners unveiled concept designs for Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards. Tell them what you think. 
  
  
• The Public Spaces Master Plan is getting a refresh. Join us for an in-person Open House and feedback event on Sept. 24.
  
  
• Arlington is seeking your input about priorities for the Performance Parking Pilot Project.
  
  
• The Vision Zero team wants your input on two projects: the Downhill Bike Lane & Right Turn Conflict Safety Pilot and the Route 50/Arlington Blvd & Highland St Median Closure Pilot.
  
  
• Arlington is updating its Comprehensive Plan. Share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns to help develop the plan's new introductory chapter.
  
  
• The Arlington County Police Department is proud to celebrate National Coffee with a Cop Day with events on Oct. 1.
  
  
•  Have you seen the concept designs to improve the signed bike routes that run parallel to Columbia Pike? Tell us what you think of them.

• Clarendon Day returns on Saturday, Sept. 27. You're invited to a free, fun festival spreading across eight blocks surrounding Clarendon Metro Park.
   
• The County Board has voted to award $500,000 in digital equity grants to seven community organizations.
  
  
• Chat one-on-one with a County Board Member at the upcoming Open Door Monday event at Glencarlyn Library on Sept. 22. 
  
  
• Learn to save lives in emergencies while you're waiting for first responders. Sign up for free Until Help Arrives training.
  
  
• Anyone who may be eligible for expungement of a criminal record is encouraged to register for the County's 2025 expungement clinic. Make sure to register. 
  
  
• Join the virtual conversation on Sept. 25, 2025, as the County explores a year-round prohibition of gas-powered leaf blowers. Register here.
  
  
• A new Teleconnect Space is now open at Courthouse Library. Free reservations include use of a PC equipped with video conferencing software.

Do You Have a Reservation?

Registration for Trunk or Treat is now open. Sign up to collect candy and enjoy lots of Halloween-themed activities at the Lubber Run Community Center on Oct. 18.

Due to capacity restraints, walk-ins without registrations will not be admitted. If your preferred hour is full, then make sure to join the waitlist. 

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