Don't let the summer weather slow you down. Scroll to the bottom for a list of free, fun places where you can beat the heat. 

Early Voting Begins

Early Voting for the Aug. 4, 2026, Dual Primary Election is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 320. Virginia is an open primary state, so voters do not register by party. Arlington voters may choose either a Democratic or Republican ballot but may only vote in one primary. 

Sidewalk Improvement Project

Arlington County is beginning construction to improve pedestrian safety around the intersection of Fort Myer Drive and Langston Boulevard Eastbound. Take 60 seconds and see what's changing. 

Investing in Arlington's Future

The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is the County’s 10-year plan for building, maintaining, upgrading, or replacing County facilities and infrastructure. Take 2 minutes and let us explain what that means for you and our community.

• Help shape Arlington’s climate future! Share your ideas and priorities by completing the Climate Action Plan Visioning and Framework Feedback Form by this Friday, June 26.
  
  
• Crystal City is getting a new one-acre park. Take a minute and give the County your opinion on two draft concepts for Metro Market Square by July 3.
  
  
• Tell us what you think about the concept design proposed for Four Mile Run Drive between George Mason Drive and Walter Reed Drive. Respond by July 8.
  
  
• The County is looking for public feedback about draft concepts for our Three Urban Parks project. Feedback is open until July 10.
  
  
• The County Board is seeking resident input to inform the creation of Arlington's 2027 Legislative Package. Share your thoughts with the feedback form by July 31.

• The US Military will conduct aircraft flyovers in the Arlington area through July 10 as a part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. While there may be an increase in air traffic noise, there's no cause for alarm.
  
  
• Get ready for LibraryFest! We are just weeks away from Arlington Public Library's all-day community festival commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.
  
  
• Arlington's preventative Tree Maintenance team is now in the Ballston neighborhood. Look at the map to see where they are going next.
  
  
• New recognition for Arlington. The County's Department of Environmental Services is now an accredited member of the American Public Works Association.
  
  
• Recognize life-threatening emergencies and equip yourself with the essential skills to face them head-on. Sign up for free Until Help Arrives training on July 14.
  
  
• Summer is a great time to make new friends, at any age. Registration is now open for Arlington's Co-ed Adult Soccer League. All skill levels welcome.
  
  
• Planning a night on the town? All in Arlington has compiled a list of the Top 10 Cocktail Bars in Arlington. 
  
  
• If you like Simon & Garfunkel music, then you will want to check out the next free performance from the Lubber Run Summer Concert Series on June 26.