Arlington's largest free music festival returns this weekend. Scroll to the bottom to see what you need to know, before heading to Gateway Park. 

25th Anniversary Remembrance

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the County is honoring those who lost their lives, their families and survivors, and the public safety personnel that responded.

• The Ceremony: The County will hold a special 25th Anniversary Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11. It will include remarks from elected officials, a wreath laying, and a rose-laying ceremony.
• Watch Online: The public is invited to watch via livestream at 11 a.m.
• Viewing Locations: You can also watch the ceremony at several Arlington Public Library locations and the Bozman Government Center. 
• Traffic Alert: To accommodate the event, the Arlington County Police Department will close S. Hayes St, between 15^th St. S. and S. Fern St. for several hours on September 11. 

You can learn more about this month's events on the Arlington September 11 Memorial page. 

Local Stories

Arlington Public Library has extensive materials exploring the impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks. 

You can find photographs, documents, books, and more than 40 oral histories on the Library's September 11 resource page.  

Arlington Responds

This week, retired Deputy Chief Stephen Holl discussed the Arlington County Police Department's response to the 9/11 attacks. 

During the lecture, recorded below, Chief Holl also gave insight about the lessons learned.

• The County is seeking feedback on a proposal to build a new 18-story multifamily residential building at 2000 14^th St. N. Weigh in by Sept. 17.
  
  
• Arlington's Low Residential Study will recommend limits for allowable impervious areas in some residential neighborhoods. Give feedback online or at an upcoming Q&A event on Sept. 18.
   
• Arlington County's Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) will hold a hybrid meeting on Sept. 23 to discuss the Draft Multimodal Transportation Plan.
  
  
• The County is looking for public feedback about the proposed site plan at 2000 14th Street N. (Courthouse Place). 

• Autumn Street Sweeping begins Sept. 14. Check the neighborhood sweeping schedule and remember to move your car on sweep days.
  
  
• Did you know immigrant households in Arlington contributed more than $324 million to Social Security in 2024? [Read the Full Report]
  
  
• Fall is a great time to plant native plants on your property. Pre-order plants from the Native Plant Sale or register for a free native tree.
  
  
• Equip yourself with life-saving skills to act confidently in emergencies. Sign up for the free Until Help Arrives training course on Sept. 17.
  
  
• First-time homebuyers may be eligible for financial help buying a home in Arlington. Apply today for the Moderate-Income Purchase Assistance Program (MIPAP).
  
  
• Pickleball lovers are running out of time to sign up for the Arlington Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament. The registration deadline is Sept. 14. 
  
  
• Arlington Public Library offers tours and storytimes (English and Spanish) during Welcoming Week programs Sept. 10 - Sept. 18.