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🥯 Your Weekend in ARL: Oktoberfest pours, global bites, and a taste of what’s next (October 2-5)

Plus, art walks, flea market finds, and live music after dark.

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Billy Howell
October 02, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

Happy Thursday from Millie!

Happy Thursday Bagel Bites,

Arlington’s food scene is heating up for fall. Astro Beer Hall is in full Oktoberfest mode with steins and contests, Surreal Global Kitchen is bringing a one-night beer-garden twist to Crystal City, and Restaurant Week is right around the corner (Oct 13–20) with deals worth planning ahead for. Outside the kitchen, the weekend line-up has plenty to keep you moving: Thursday night NaLa Noches lights up Met Park with Latin music and art, Hyde Social keeps Clarendon buzzing with live bands, Saturday brings the Civitan Flea Market, Rosslyn Fall Fest, and the Arlington ArtWalk, and Sunday wraps with indie sounds at Galaxy Hut. Scroll on for the full list.

Scroll on to plan your weekend right.
– Billy

đź“… Your Weekend in Arlington

Thursday

🎶 NaLa Noches – Metropolitan Park @5-7 PM (Thursdays, Sept 18–Oct 23)
This fall, NaLa Noches brings Latin rhythms to National Landing—with live performances curated by Joe Herrera, on-site food from Taqueria Xochi, free Topo Chico (while supplies last), and art activations by MoCA Arlington (think block printing, clay crafts, floral art). All it costs you is showing up.

Friday

🎤 Live Music Nights – Hyde Social @9 PM (Thursdays & Fridays)
Hyde Social in Clarendon hosts live music Thursdays, Fridays (and Saturdays) starting at 9 PM. Great bar vibe, casual crowds, and a built-in energy boost if you’re looking for a local spot to catch tunes after work. Free

Saturday

🛍️ Arlington Civitan Open-Air Flea Market – I-66 Garage @7 AM–1 PM (Saturday, Oct 4)
Dive into vintage treasures, local crafts, retro finds, and more at the Arlington Civitan Flea Market. A classic Saturday ritual—bring cash, grab coffee, and get there early to score the best finds. Free

🍂 Rosslyn Fall Fest – NOW Pop-Up Park @1–6 PM (Saturday, Oct 4)
Start October with serious fall energy: seasonal beer + cider offerings, live music (Rock Creek Kings + Blair’s West), pumpkin decorating, pie-eating contests, food trucks, lawn games, and wild carving demos. Free to attend, fun for all vibes.

🎨 Arlington ArtWalk – Clarendon → Ballston @3–8 PM (Saturday, Oct 4)
The 4th Annual Arlington ArtWalk turns Wilson Blvd into a walkable gallery crawl—think open studios, live music, artisan markets, and hands-on workshops. Highlights this year include VR painting demos, chalk murals in progress, and special gallery stops where you can meet the artists behind the work. Grab the ArtWalk map, stroll from Clarendon to Ballston, and make a whole evening of creativity (and Instagram moments). Free

Sunday

🎸 Live Sunday Night – Galaxy Hut @10 PM (Sunday, Oct 5)
Wind down your weekend at Galaxy Hut, where live indie and alt rock fill the air most Sundays. This week, catch Short Lives + Greenland. The space is 21+, intimate, and perfect for music lovers who want to feel the beat up close. Free

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🍽️ Restaurant News

🍻 Oktoberfest at Astro Beer Hall – Shirlington (Select Saturdays, 5–7 PM)
Astro Beer Hall is doubling down on fall: three Oktoberfest nights on Sept 20, Sept 27, and Oct 4, with beer & pretzel combos, stein-holding contests, live music, games, and festive giveaways. Dress in dirndl or lederhosen and get 10% off your tab. Entry is free.

🍻 Surreal Global Kitchen – Oktoberfest Pop-Up @2117 Crystal Drive (Saturday, Oct 4)
Surreal transforms into a beer garden for one night—German brews by the stein, bratwurst, pretzels, live music & DJs, festival games like stein-holding and costumes. Entry is free with RSVP.

🍽 Arlington Restaurant Week – Oct 13-20, 2025. BE READY
Get ready to taste your way through Arlington—the much-loved Restaurant Week returns Oct 13–20, featuring special menus across local eateries from fast casual to fine dining. It’s your chance to try new places or revisit faves with more bang for your buck.

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