Events in Arlington — October 2026 (325 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Arlington, Virginia brings 325 live events across the city, led by film (54), community (46), theater (43). 29 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Arlington in October 2026?

There are 325 events in Arlington, Virginia in October 2026, including Merrily We Roll Along (Appropriate for mature teens and up. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature) at Signature Theatre (8:00 PM), FRESHFARM Ballston Market — Thursday at FRESHFARM Ballston Market, 2026 Conference of the Peace & Justice Studies Association @ GMU Arlington at George Mason University - Mason Square (Arlington Campus) (9:00 AM), Speed Dating DC Metro Singles Age 34-49 Arlington Virginia by Pre-Dating at Astro Beer Hall (6:30 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Arlington in October 2026?

Yes — 29 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Arlington. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Arlington for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Arlington, Virginia with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Merrily We Roll Along (Appropriate for mature teens and up. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature)

FRESHFARM Ballston Market — Thursday

2026 Conference of the Peace & Justice Studies Association @ GMU Arlington

Speed Dating DC Metro Singles Age 34-49 Arlington Virginia by Pre-Dating

ASC Strong (Outdoor Group Personal Training)

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei, Oct. 1–4

Baby Lapsit Storytime at Central

Family Storytime at Aurora Hills

Family Storytime at Glencarlyn

Cuentos para niños / Stories for Children at Shirlington

English Conversation at Courthouse

Tunes and Tales Storytime at Westover

Family Storytime at Columbia Pike

Forgotten Island

Memory Café at Walter Reed

Ready, Set, Game! at Glencarlyn Library

Kids Club at Cherrydale

Mr. Lilo at Central

Teen Volunteer Corps at Central Library

Heart of the Beast

Kids' Club at Westover Library

Kids' Club at Aurora Hills

Studio Sessions : Colores y Cultura

ASC Strong (Outdoor Group Personal Training)

Gentle Yoga

Retirement by Design

Spanish Conversation at Central

U.S. Citizenship Class

Primetime

Heather Shaw

Heart of the Beast

April Macie

Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse

WNBA Playoff Game 3

Family Storytime at Central

Family Storytime at Westover Library

English Conversation at Aurora Hills

Intergenerational Storytime

Baby Lapsit Storytime at Westover Library

Arlington 55 Book Club: "More Than You'll Ever Know, A Novel"

Avoiding Scams

English Conversation at Shirlington

Brick and Chill: Teen LEGO® Hangout

Friday Curanderismo Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath For Ancestral Healing

Fall FLO with Marcus Johnson at Busboys & Poets Shirlington

Merrily We Roll Along (Appropriate for mature teens and up. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature)

POWER HOUR at BOE

Skybreak Presents Sistek at Clarendon Ballroom

LGBTQ+ Community Brunch @ Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant

Merrily We Roll Along (Appropriate for mature teens and up. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature)

Merrily We Roll Along (Appropriate for mature teens and up. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature)

Marymount Farmers Market — Saturday

Skybreak Presents MC4D at Clarendon Ballroom

10th Anniversary Pink Carpet Event Charity Fashion Show

Kitten Yoga to Benefit Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team

Linkin Park: Unshatter

A South African Winemaker's Dinner with Thomas Webb | Saturday, Oct 3

ASC Fast (Outdoor Group Personal Training)

Courthouse Writer's Group

Computer CORE: Computer Lessons at Central

Merrily We Roll Along (Appropriate for mature teens and up. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature)

Merrily We Roll Along (Appropriate for mature teens and up. Children under 6 are not admitted at Signature)

FRESHFARM Ballston Market — Thursday

FRESHFARM Ballston Market — Thursday

2026 Conference of the Peace & Justice Studies Association @ GMU Arlington

2026 Conference of the Peace & Justice Studies Association @ GMU Arlington

Speed Dating DC Metro Singles Age 34-49 Arlington Virginia by Pre-Dating

Speed Dating DC Metro Singles Age 34-49 Arlington Virginia by Pre-Dating

ASC Strong (Outdoor Group Personal Training)

ASC Strong (Outdoor Group Personal Training)

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei, Oct. 1–4

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei, Oct. 1–4

Baby Lapsit Storytime at Central