| Time |
Activity |
Location |
Details |
Ages |
| 5:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. |
Leisure Pool Adult Water Walking & Lap Swim |
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center |
Enjoy exercising in our warm, shallow leisure pool. Water walking helps improve balance, strength, and cardiovascular health, all while being easy on the joints. Walk at your own pace in a designated area free of heavy splashing and play or swim continuous lengths in designated lap lanes for a full-body workout. Lap swimming builds endurance, tones muscles and supports heart health. Register. |
18+ |
| 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Competition Pool Lap Swim Short Course |
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center |
Swim continuous lengths in our 25-yard competition pool, designed for dedicated lap swimmers. This setting offers a structured environment ideal for building endurance, improving technique, and training for swim meets or fitness goals. Register. |
No age requirement as long as participant can swim continuous laps. |
| 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Powhatan Springs Skate Park |
Powhatan Springs Park |
The beautifully renovated 17,000 square foot award-winning skate park is one of the most popular features of Powhatan Springs Park. It has a combination of old-school and street elements including two bowls, a snake zone and a street area. |
All ages |
| 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Spraygrounds |
Multiple Locations |
Beat the heat at one of the our seven spraygrounds and water features! |
All ages |
| 7:15 a.m. - 8 a.m. |
Cycle |
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center |
Warm-up, climb, sprint, interval train, and cool-down. Any fitness level is welcome to go at your own pace. Register. |
13+ |
| 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Indoor Pickleball @ Arlington Mill |
Arlington Mill Community Center |
Join us for Play All Day with an all-day pickleball drop-in at Arlington Mill Community Center! From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy open play on four indoor courts in a fun, social atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, swing by for great games and good vibes—all skill levels welcome! |
All ages |
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
|
Preschool Story Time & Art |
Carlin Hall |
Join our Early Childhood staff for a Preschool Playdate in the Park! We will explore the theme of Beautiful Birds through stories, music, movement, and a craft! This activity is best suited for ages 3-5. Parents must accompany their child. Register. |
Ages 3-5 |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Mah Jong |
Walter Reed Community Center |
Mah Jongg, played with special tiles, depends on strategy and calculation and is surprisingly addictive. Chinese style follows ancient rules allowing more flexibility of tile combinations. Beginners are welcome. |
All ages |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Park and Play |
Aurora Hills Community Center |
Join us for Park and Play, a fun-filled event featuring a relaxing walk in the park and a variety of exciting games to include cornhole and line dancing. Bring your friends and family for a day of movement, laughter and great memories! |
All ages |
| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Forest Bathing |
Bon Air Park Rose Garden |
With every season, nature reveals another dimension: we need only slow down and pay attention. During this walk, you will be responding to Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Jane Stubbs’ gentle invitations to relax and engage with nature. We will walk slowly and carefully in woods and fields with plenty of time to sit and rest. Register. |
16+ |
| 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Nature Centers |
Multiple Locations |
Provides visitors with hands-on, educational exhibits to understand and appreciate our natural resources. Each location features interpretive displays housed within a nature center, and woodland trails. |
All ages |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Leisure Pool Aquatics Open House |
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center |
Splash, play, and make memories together during Family Play Time in our warm, shallow leisure pool. This time is perfect for kids and parents to enjoy water features, explore swim skills, and have fun in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult in the water. Register. |
All ages |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Bollywood Dance |
Thomas Jefferson Community Center |
Get ready to move, groove, and sweat in this high-energy Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class! Combining upbeat music with easy-to-follow choreography, this class offers a fun full-body workout that blends traditional Indian dance with cardio moves. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy and enjoy the rhythm! |
|
| 1 - 3 p.m. |
Pride Dance Party |
Lubber Run Community Center |
Welcome to our Pride Dance Party, where the beats are as diverse as the crowd with a mix of anthems from LGBTQ+ icons and the latest chart-topping hits! |
All ages |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. |
Afternoon Games Competition |
Langston-Brown Community Center |
Join friends for games and fun! We will play a different game each Friday, some new and some old favorites, including card games and board games. |
All ages |
| 3 - 4 p.m. |
Fitness Equipment Orientation |
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center |
Has it been a while since you’ve been in a fitness center? Are you new to fitness equipment? Register. |
18+ |
| 5 - 8 p.m. |
Community Picnic |
Lubber Run Community Center |
Music, Dancing (DJ & Arlington Jazz Ensemble) - Games & Art Kits. Bring your chair or blanket and pack your picnic basket. |
All ages |
| 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. |
Ballin' at the Mill Late Night |
Arlington Mill Community Center |
High School students - join us for drop in basketball at the Mill from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Enjoy food, music, and the game room. Register. |
Participants must have a high school ID to enter. |