🥯 Your Weekend in ARL: pups, rooftops, and summer’s last hurrah (August 28-31)

📅 Your Weekend in Arlington

Thursday

🧺 Ballston Farmers' Market – Welburn Square @3–7 PM (Thursdays)

FRESHFARM’s Ballston Market is open every Thursday through mid-November in the shady charm of Welburn Square—perfect for lazy afternoons or quick evening stops. Expect produce, baked goods, cool vendors, and hot-pressed sandwiches—all just steps from the Metro. Bonus: the first Thursday of every month is Mega Market time, complete with a beer and wine garden and live music. Great for a solo stroll or casual post-work hangs. FREE

Friday

🍹 Arlington in August: Party + Social – Rooftop Recess @7 PM (Fri, Aug 29)
Need plans on the horizon? Slide into Rooftop Recess for a casual cocktail hang hosted by Capital City Social — the DMV’s go-to young pros club. Think good energy, easy vibes, and a reserved bar area where you can mingle stress-free. It’s free to RSVP and perfect for flying solo or showing up with your crew.

Saturday

🐶 Hibachi for Your Doggie – Bronson Bierhall @1–3 PM (Sat, Aug 30)
Free, fun, and absolutely pawsome: a pro hibachi chef will be firing up Bogey’s Mix dog-friendly recipes on the patio—pure canine spectacle. First 100 pups snag a Turkey Feast Mode™ meal to take home. Bring your pup, your camera, and yes, your own picnic blanket.

❄ Labor Day Weekend White-Out Party – The Deck @ Clarendon Ballroom @7:30 PM (Sat, Aug 30)
Get ready for the ultimate rooftop Labor Day bash—dress head-to-toe in white and escape to The Deck for tropical-style cocktails, cabana lounging, DJ beats, games, and summer’s best skyline views. General admission is free, and VIP tables are open to reservation for a more luxe experience.

Sunday

🎨 54th Annual Labor Day Art Show – Glen Echo Park, Spanish Ballroom @12 PM (Aug 30–Sep 1)
Step into Labor Day weekend with a massive art celebration—over 400 mid‑Atlantic artists showcasing everything from ceramics to jewelry, paintings, textiles, photography, and beyond. Swing by the Opening Reception on Friday, Aug 29 (7:30–9 PM), then stroll through the main event Saturday through Monday afternoons. Admission is free in the historic Spanish Ballroom—fans running, so dress light.

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🍽️ Restaurant News

🍽 Summer Restaurant Week Extended – Now Through August 31
Good news for those still craving dining deals—Arlington’s Summer Restaurant Week has just been extended through Sunday, August 31! Dozens of local favorites are keeping prix-fixe menus going strong, with three-course lunches and brunches for around $40, and dinners ranging $55–$65. Favorites like Ambar, Lyon Hall, Ruthie’s All‑Day, and Makers Union are still on board—so book your next dinner right now and savor that value while you still can. Info HERE

🎮 Level99 – Tysons Corner Center (Opened Aug 25)
Tysons just got a massive new entertainment playground: Level99. Inside, you’ll find more than 50 high-tech challenge rooms where you test brain and body with puzzles, games, and team competitions. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head to the in-house Victory Brewing Co. restaurant for wagyu burgers, Detroit-style pizza, falafel, or loaded Cantina Nachos. The cocktail menu’s just as bold—try the Chartreuse or Dare, a smoky, tropical mix with house-made pineapple rum and torched rosemary.
📍 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons. Info HERE

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🎉 Birthday Shoutouts for Next Week!

Happy Birthday to Carrie T (30th), Hashem Shokravi (31st), and Victoria Lynn (3rd)!!! Wishing you guys the best of times this weekend!

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