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Cookie Swap Party
Join the Lubber Run 55+ Advisory Committee at Lubber Run Community Center on Wed., Dec. 10 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for a delightful Cookie Swap Party! Bring any amount of your favorite homemade cookies to share. Don’t forget to bring a recipe card to share! Learn more.
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Parent's Night Out
Treat yourself to a night out! Parents’ Night Out offers games and excitement for kids ages 5–10 on Fri., Dec. 12, 6–10 p.m. at Walter Reed Community Center, and it’s just $40 per participant.
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Second Saturday Crafternoons
Drop in anytime between 1:30-3 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 13 for artful fun at Fairlington Community Center! This month’s free hands-on art activity invites you to create 3D Winter Snowflakes. Learn more.
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Teen Takeover: Winter FUNderland
Don’t miss Winter FUNderland on Sat., Dec. 13, 7–10 p.m. at Lubber Run Community Center! Expect winter-themed games, bounce houses, gingerbread battles, a silent disco, hot chocolate, raffles, food, prizes, and more; all free for middle and high school teens. Sign up here. Fast-track entry with your Teen Pass.
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Santa's Mailbox is Open!
Drop your letter in the mailbox outside the Robert Walker Log Cabin at Gulf Branch Nature Center or at Long Branch Nature Center between now and Dec. 24. Those who submit by Dec. 14 will receive a special letter back from the North pole! Learn more.
In the spirit of giving, please also bring any canned food items for the Arlington Food Assistance Center and place them in the labeled box next to the Santa mailbox.
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Winter Sparrow Workshop
Get ready for winter by brushing up on sparrow identification! Join expert birder Bert Harris for a free virtual Winter Sparrow workshop on Thurs., Dec. 18 from 6-7 p.m. Learn tips for identifying them and their unique calls. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate birder, this program is for you! Learn more.
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Arlington Mill Open for Teen Drop-In Hours Over Winter Break
Looking for a safe, fun place for teens to spend their afternoons during winter break? Arlington Mill Community Center will offer teen drop-in hours from 1:30-6 p.m. on the following dates: Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30 and Jan. 2.
Teens can hang out with friends, take part in activities, and enjoy a welcoming space while school is out. Learn about DPR teen programs here.
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Valentine's Day Paint Along
Create something lovely this season! Sign up for Family Art Lab at Home’s Valentine’s Paint Along Kit. Kits can be picked up at the Fairlington Community Center between 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., Feb. 2–6, 2026. Learn more and sign up.
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Register for the Stay and Play Program Winter Session
Join us for 90-minutes of Stay and Play fun this Winter. Our Parks and Recreation staff will provide a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for toddlers ages 12-36 months to explore and make new friends. Staff may provide organized activities such as story times, crafts, sensory and movement experiences. Families and caregivers will stay during the program to supervise their children and create bonds with other families in the community. Learn more and sign up here.
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Access for All!
Parks & Recreation classes, camps, fitness memberships, preschools, programs and more are at a price you can afford! Our fee reduction program helps Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day! Access for All. Whether you have a short-term set back or something longer term, we're here to help.
Additionally, all Parks & Recreation programs, classes and camps can put modifications in place to promote an enjoyable and successful program experience for participants of all abilities. Advance notice is welcome. Call 703-228-4740 or email trinfo@arlingtonva.us.
Stop by our office at Lubber Run Community Center on select Saturdays to get help with registration, create an account, get login information, renew or apply for fee reductions, drop off registration forms, set up payment plans and more. The DPR Administrative Services Office at Lubber Run Community Center also has extended after hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 –7 p.m. for in-person assistance.
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