April in Arlington

Pink in the Park: Pink in the Pool | April 6

Looking for a fun Cherry Blossom activity with the kids? Check out Pink in the Pool on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon and enjoy free access to the Long Bridge Aquatics Center! Don't miss fun activities like an origami class, tea tasting, storytime, free snacks, and more!

Tulip Walk on the Mount Vernon Trail | April 7

Join Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail and WalkArlington for a casual paced 5 mile walk to visit two of our favorite tulip patches on and near the Mount Vernon Trail. We will stop at both sites with time to take pictures. Stops include the Navy & Merchant Marine Memorial and the Netherlands Carillon. The walk will begin and end at Compass Coffee in Rosslyn.

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Solar Eclipse Viewing | April 8

Spend the afternoon with the Rosslyn BID to celebrate and view the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, from 2-4 p.m. at Gateway Park! Take your lunch break, stop by on your commute home, or bring your friends and family out for music, lawn games, and eclipse viewing courtesy of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC).

Pink in the Park: Pink Beats | April 13

Celebrate the cherry blossom season on Saturday, April 13, with an unforgettable lineup of musical guests from the DMV. Enjoy specials from Water Park vendors, giveaways, and more.

Spring Market & Cherry Blossom Celebration | April 14

Enjoy live music and art-making for the family! Join Made in Arlington and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington (MoCA Arlington) for a vibrant and fun-filled afternoon as they celebrate this year’s cherry blossom bloom! Stop by MoCA from 12 to 3 pm for this exciting event!

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Earth Day Every Day on Langston Boulevard | April 21

Come celebrate the beauty and promise of our local environment and the planet at this year's Earth Day Every Day event hosted by the Langston Boulevard Alliance. Stop by Lee Heights Shops for a day of live music, kids' activities, the Arlington Art Truck, community exhibits, food and drink vendors, and an art market!

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Rosslyn Eco Market | April 24

Celebrate Earth Month with an afternoon of mingling and shopping at the Rosslyn BID’s Eco Market! Join us on Wednesday, April 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Central Place Plaza to explore a selection of eco-friendly products from local vendors with a focus on reusable and renewable materials. Register now to attend this free family-friendly event and find a new favorite DMV-area small business.

Columbia Pike Lunch Club: El Pike Restobar | April 24

Connect with the community, support local small businesses, engage in lively conversations with fellow foodie enthusiasts, and indulge in mouth-watering dishes. Whether you live, work, or visit Arlington, and even if you are new to the area, this club luncheon is the perfect way to discover the unique culinary landscape of the Pike.

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10th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts | April 27 & 28

Discover a stunning array of handmade artwork at this year's Arlington Festival of the Arts, hosted in Clarendon. Explore a diverse range of artistic mediums, including sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, painting, and much more.

Ballston Farmers Market | Thursdays

The Ballston Farmers Market is returning this month! Located in shady, tree-filled Welburn Square this market offers conventional and certified organic fruits and vegetables, handmade soaps and lotions and more.

Columbia Pike Farmers Market | Sundays

The market is open each Sunday, 9 am – 1 pm at Pike Park, located in front of the Walgreens at Columbia Pike & S. Walter Reed Dr. Find local, fresh and organic products with pre-order options.

CHERRY BLOSSOM TEA | SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Stop by Santé at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City for an extraordinary springtime afternoon tea experience. Indulge in a glass of sparkling wine and exclusive Japanese Cherry Blossom-inspired tea sandwiches, pastries, warm scones and selection of luxury loose-leaf teas.