June in Arlington

Pride Celebrations

Arlington Pride | June 29

The Arlington Pride Festival is back for 2024! Join in on the fun at Long Bridge Park in National Landing for a day filled with celebration, diversity, and love. This free event features local talent, delicious food, and vibrant entertainment. Come together with friends, family, and allies to show your support and embrace the spirit of pride.

Arlington Pride Kick-off Block Party | June 1

Kick off Pride Month with this fabulous event at Water Park in National Landing! Celebrate the culture, history, and diversity of Arlington's LGBTQIA+ community! This event will offer a diverse lineup of talent, games, music, vendors, karaoke and more. Hosted by Amara Lee Dùpree, the reigning 2023 Miss Arlington Pride.

Arlington Pride Ho-Down Party | June 15

This ain't Texas, but it is Arlington! In the spirit of Cowboy Carter, The Arlington Pride Ho-down is a community dance party and features a live tribute to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, performed by local drag sensation Elektra.g.

2024 Arlington Pride Drag Pageant and After Party | June 21

Hosted by Drag Superstar Shi-Queeta Lee, the 2nd Annual Arlington Pride Drag Pageant is a local community event that will shine a light on the talents that are our local drag entertainers. Following the pageant, make your way to the rooftop of Clarendon Ballroom for the Arlington Pride After-Dark After-Party.

Festivals & Live Music

Festival Argentino | June 1

The 36th annual Festival Argentino celebrates Argentine Day and Cultural Freedom in Arlington! Enjoy live music, artisan vendors, authentic Argentinian food, tango dancing and more at this exciting event!

Jazz @ Met | Thursdays through June 20

Enjoy the return of jazz at Metropolitan Park with a free, weekly concert presented by the DC Jazz Festival and National Landing BID. Ease into the evening with musical performances at one of National Landing’s newest park spaces.

Columbia Pike Blues Festival | June 15

From live blues, jazz, and bluegrass music, to family-friendly activities, to craft beer and wine and to local vendors, you'll find something for everyone at this year's Columbia Pike Blues Festival! This year's theme is Celebrating "Women in Blues" with critically acclaimed soul artist and New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee, Brooklyn-native Bette Smith as the headlining act. Don't miss this spectacular event!

2024 Ballston Quarterfest Crawl | June 29

From 12 to 7 pm, Ballston Quarter and locations across the neighborhood will offer music and entertainment activations alongside samples & specials from your favorite Ballston restaurants!

Outdoor Fun

Armed Forces Cycling Classic | June 1

A weekend of professional and amateur racing, the annual Armed Forces Cycling Classic, held in Arlington at the beginning of June, is the capital region's premier biking event. Billed as “where champions come to compete since 1998,” the events offer opportunities for cyclists of all abilities to participate. Kids 9 and under even have races, organized by age and experience level.

Trail Tuesday with Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail | Tuesdays

Join the Friends of Mount Vernon Trail (FoMVT) to improve the Mount Vernon Trail in Rosslyn! Volunteers will remove vegetation, pick up trash, and remove ivy from the fence near the entrance of the trail.

Rosslyn Cinema | Fridays

A neighborhood favorite summer tradition returns: Rosslyn Cinema! Kick back on the lawn of Gateway Park on Friday evenings this June to catch some of your favorite flicks on our outdoor big screen.

Workshops & Markets

Makers Market | June 2

Explore this fun market featuring 20 local creators and artists for an afternoon of outdoor shopping on the plaza at Westpost at National Landing. Enjoy trendy and unique creations, and ambient music from the live DJ, and take in all the plaza has to offer.

Yoga in the Galleries | Saturdays

Make your way to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington for a unique 60-minute yoga session in their serene Tiffany Gallery. Take in the colors of the stained glass as you relax into yoga poses and enjoy a creative doodling and writing session following the class.

Ballston Farmers Market | Thursdays

Located in shady, tree-filled Welburn Square Ballston Farmers Market features organic fruits and vegetables, sweet and savory baked goods, Virginia-made wines, cold-pressed juices, and more.

Rosslyn Farmers Market | Wednesdays

Stop by Rosslyn's Central Place Plaza and stroll through the market and delight your senses with a wide selection of conventional and certified organic produce, baked goods and bread, popsicles, fresh flowers, and more.

Columbia Pike Farmers Market | Sundays

Stop by one of Arlington's longest-standing farmers' markets. Stop by the market each Sunday between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Pike Park, located in front of the Walgreens at Columbia Pike & South Walter Reed Drive. Find local, fresh and organic products including homemade salsas, coffee beans, kombucha and much more.

Saturday Market at Met Park | Saturdays

The Saturday Market is back! With the warm weather comes the long-awaited return of Met Park’s Saturday Farmers Market. Come support our local farmers and businesses while shopping for your fresh organic fruits and veggies, enjoying hot food prepared onsite, and checking out what local crafters have to offer.

For more information on Arlington's upcoming events, check out our full events calendar here.