Langston Boulevard Alliance

The Best of Arlington Party 2025
2025-05-22 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Virginia
Join us for an evening of food, drink, live music and fun at the ninth-annual Best of Arlington Party, benefiting Aspire Afterschool Learning.

Age 21+

Cherrydale Farmers Market
2025-05-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-31 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-14 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 12:00 and 4 more dates | Dorothy Hamm Middle School, 4100 Vacation Lane, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Join your local community at the Cherrydale Farmers Market, where fresh finds, good vibes, and live music by local artists come together every week—rain or shine.

The market runs Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm, April through November, at Dorothy Hamm Middle School.

As a local, producer-only market, each vendor grows, raises, bakes, cooks, or prepares their products themselves—and everything comes from within 125 miles of Arlington.

Arlington Primary Candidate Forum - NAACP Arlington Branch
2025-05-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Virginia
Please join us for our Arlington Primary Candidate Forum. Hear directly from candidates running for local offices in Arlington in the June 17th Primary on how they will prioritize issues affecting Black and other people of color in Arlington if they are elected. This structured and moderated event will help inform community members where local candidates stand on issues such as criminal justice, housing, education, economic development, and community engagement. The candidate forum will take place after our monthly General Membership Meeting starting at 7 pm. We look forward to seeing you at the forum and at the polls during early voting or on Primary Election Day on Tuesday, June 17th!

Next Steps: Resource EXPO for Federal Employees and Contractors
2025-05-28 12:30 - 17:30 | George Mason University—Mason Square, 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Over 40 employers and service providers will be in attendance.

We will also be offering sessions on Transferable Skills, Using Ai for Job Search, Activating Your Resilience for Well-Being and more!

Boss Up Your Business: How to Launch an LGBTQIA+ Serving Establishment
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Arlington Economic Development, 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1500, Arlington1100 N. Glebe Road, Virginia, 22201
Dreaming of starting your own LGBTQIA+ serving establishment in Arlington? Ready to be your own boss? Boss up your entrepreneurial journey with BizLaunch’s Blueprint to Starting a Successful Business.

Offered quarterly, and with June being LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, this event will have a Pride focus. Led by small business experts Tara Palacios and Alex Held, this session will cover the entire regulatory process, including business licensing, certifications, state registration, marketing and finance options to start an LGBTQ+ space in Arlington.

With everything you need to begin your entrepreneurial journey in one workshop, you’ll be ready to open Arlington’s next LGBTQIA+ inclusive space. Be sure to register now to secure your spot at this dynamic and helpful event.

Virtual Public Meeting: Langston Blvd Multimodal Intersection Study
2025-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual, Arlington
Join the County’s transportation planning team to learn more about a new study of intersections along Langston Boulevard, which seeks to identify ways to implement transportation recommendations from the Langston Boulevard Area Plan at 14 intersections in planning areas 2 and 3, between N. Lexington Street and Military Road / N. Quincy Street.

At this meeting you can:

Ask questions of the study team

Learn more about the transportation recommendations from the Langston Blvd Area Plan

Understand how these 14 intersections function today

See more about next steps for the study

Equality in Business: A Pride Month Breakfast Connection
2025-06-05 08:00 - 09:30 | Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 23rd St. South, Arlington, Virginia, 22202
Start your day right with a vibrant mix of great food and even better connections. Our signature speed networking format gives you the chance to meet a variety of DC- area professionals, exchange business cards, and build valuable relationships – all before your workday begins. For June only, we’re thrilled to partner with the Equality Chamber of Commerce, a driving force for LGBTQIA+ economic empowerment in the DMV. ECCDC supports queer-owned businesses, uplifts professionals of all identities, and advocates for those who have faced systemic barriers in the workplace and marketplace. Bring plenty of business cards- you’ll need them!

Causes and Cocktails: Loneliness
2025-06-10 17:30 - 19:00 | William Jeffrey’s Tavern, 2301 Columbia Pike Suite 101,, Arlington, 22204
Causes & Cocktails is a series of events that bring together civic-minded young professionals to learn about important causes impacting the local community. These events are an opportunity to connect with local nonprofits working to make a difference and develop friendships with peers who also want to give back.

Nonprofit partners:

Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Arlington Neighborhood Village

Culpepper Garden

Dementia Friendly Arlington

Volunteer Arlington

Speaker: To be announced

Behind the Scenes of Arlington Art
2025-06-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Met Park & MoCA’s Innovation Studio, 525 14th St S, Arlington, 22202
Join us at the MoCA on the Move happy hour at 5:30 at Met Parkfollowed by a private reception at MoCA’s Innovation Studio at 6:15. We’ll be experiencing and learning about the visual and performing arts in Arlington! Sara Duke from Encore Stage and Studio and Catie Anchin from MoCA will be joining us to speak about the breadth of arts organizations in Arlington, the opportunity to enjoy and get involved. We’ll even engage in some hands-on art-making!

State of GovTech 2025
2025-06-17 09:00 - 2025-06-18 17:00 | Amazon HQ2, 1770 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia, 22202, United States
Hosted by CivStart in partnership with Arlington, VA, Technologists for the Public Good, the National League of Cities and e.Republic, the State of GovTech 2025 will be a unique, all-encompassing event that unites the brightest minds in local government innovation — startups, tech leaders, investors, NGOs, academics and government. It’s where technology meets governance to shape a better future.

Witness the next generation of govtech with over 20 startup entrepreneurs delivering fast-paced pitches with expert public and private sector judges and awards.

2025 Halls Hill/High View Park Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Highview Park, 1945 N Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22207

2nd Annual Juneteenth Community Day
2025-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 | 1330 S Fair St, Arlington, 22202
You’re invited to our 2nd Annual Juneteenth Community Day!

This family-friendly event commemorates the emancipation of Africans whom were enslaved and honors African American culture and heritage. Join us to honor and celebrate the strength, determination, resilience, and integrity of those who weathered in the pursuit of liberation and freedom!

June 19th will be a day of celebration and reflection at Metropolitan Park as we commemorate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history. This in-person event will feature live music, cultural performances, delicious food, and activities for all ages.

Kickoff will start promptly at 4:00 pm!! Don’t miss our special guest speakers and more at 4:30!!!Please consider using public transportation. Be sure to register and invite a friend!

Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and look toward a brighter future together. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate freedom!

Spring 2025 E-CARE
2025-06-21 07:30 - 14:00 | 1425 N. Quincy St, Arlington, 22207
The Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) is a biannual environmentally friendly drop-off event at which residents can safely dispose of household hazardous materials (HHM) and old electronics. See list below.

Note: Bicycle donations will be collected at the Spring 2025 E-CARE. Medium-to-large appliances and those containing refrigerants (e.g., dehumidifiers, wine fridges, etc.) will not be accepted.

Before coming to E-CARE, talk to your neighbors. Combine items and save trips to the collection site. Business and commercial wastes will not be accepted. For Arlington residents only so bring ID. E-CARE is a rain-or-shine event.

Sound Check
2025-06-28 16:00 - 20:00 | HVMANE Studios, 4720 Langston Boulevard, Unit E, Arlington, 22207
Hey DMV creators, let’s link up!

HVMANE Studios in Arlington is hosting a day party and open house, Saturday June 28. Come hang with fellow artists and explore our creative playground—or hop on stage for a mini-set!

Business After Business
2025-07-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Virginia
Creating connections in this relaxed setting is a great way to end your business day. Build your network while enjoying food, beer, wine, and soft drinks, all of which are included in your registration. Attendees are eligible to win door prizes donated by members and members have a chance to win our cash jackpot.

Small Business Roundtable: AI & Automation: Unlocking New Opportunities for Small Businesses
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Arlington
The Chamber’s free monthly Small Business Roundtable is an important educational and networking opportunity for small businesses. This event provides expert speakers on topics to help you grow your business, such as digital marketing and business development, and also gives you the opportunity to make connections and grow your professional network. The forum is applicable to a variety of businesses and employee levels, from front-line customer service to owners.

This Month’s Topic: AI & Automation: Unlocking New Opportunities for Small Businesses

Lunch & Learn: Health & Housing
2025-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Arlington
Join us for a conversation exploring how housing and health are deeply connected. In this session, we’ll hear from HealthWorks about how housing stability functions as a key social determinant of health, shaping both physical and mental well-being. Pathway Homes will share how access to safe and supportive housing improves health outcomes for our most vulnerable neighbors.

2025-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Virginia
The Arlington County Police Department is excited to join neighborhoods and community groups across Arlington as we celebrate National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, August 5, from 5 – 8 p.m. All NNO events are hosted by neighborhood organizations, community groups, and/or businesses. Please submit your event by completing the form below by Friday, July 25. Police cannot guarantee attendance at events registered after the deadline.

Women in Business Networking
2025-08-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Immigrant Food, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia, 22203
Women in Business Networking Series

This series of women-focused networking events is open to those who want to expand their network, share knowledge, exchange ideas, and offer advice. The events focus on networking to grow your business opportunties and support others who appreciate what it’s like to be a woman in business.
