People aren't the only ones dressing up this Spooky Season. Scroll to the bottom to see where your K9 besties can show off their costumes.

The Doors Are Open

The Arlington County Fire Department will hold open house hours at all local firehouses on Oct. 11. Come meet fire and EMS responders and participate in fire safety activities.

Order Up

The 2025 Arlington Restaurant Week is back. Starting on Monday, Oct. 13, diners will enjoy some of the best food the area has to offer at special prices. Arlington Restaurant Week participants include everything from fast-casual spots to five-star dining establishments.

Step Back into History

You don't need a flux capacitor to time travel in Arlington. Visit the Fall Heritage Festival on Oct. 11 and try your hand at old-time activities like churning butter and dipping candles. The event is free, but registration is encouraged. 

• You have until Oct. 19 to share your input about three Shared Street Pilot projects (S. Lynn Street, N. Wakefield Street, and 12th Street S.)
  
  
• Arlington's Vision Zero team will hold an open house on Oct. 16 to discuss its 5-year action plan. You can also give feedback online.
  
  
• Join us to discuss an update to Arlington's Comprehensive Plan at an in-person community meeting on Oct. 14 at George Mason University.
  
  
• The public is invited to an open house on Oct. 20 to learn about the County's Low Residential Study and its impact on stormwater management.
  
  
• Arlington is considering a future ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. You can share your thoughts online and help the Board make a decision.

• Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) will be used to elect the next County Board member. Join an Oct. 13 workshop hosted by Challenging Racism, a local nonpartisan non-profit, to learn more about how RCV works, what the ballot looks like, and how to successfully cast your vote.
  
  
• Interested in learning about home maintenance and basic repairs? Attend the Home Maintenance Workshops at Arlington Career Center on Oct. 18.
  
  
• The County is accepting grant applications for proposals to support outreach in the Green Valley Neighborhood. Grant sizes vary by project.
  
  
• Mark your calendars. You are invited to enjoy local food and celebrate small businesses at Pike Fest 2025 on Oct. 18.
  
  
• If you're looking for more bookish friends outside of BookTok, the Blue and Yellow Book Club has a meeting Oct. 13.
  
  
• And if your bookshelf could use some new content, the FOAL Fall Book Sale returns on Oct. 23.

Good girl. Great Costume.

Arlington dogs are getting in on the fun this Spooky Season. There are TWO Howl-o-ween costume contests coming up. There will be one in Metropolitan Park on Oct. 21 and another in Gateway Park on Oct. 24. Whichever you attend, make sure your pup is dressed to impress ... the judges. 

If you want to share a picture of YOUR dog's Halloween costume, send it to publicaffairs@arlingtonva.us. (Include their name and neighborhood)

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