Arlington Mill Community Center

Join us for a special Movie Night on the Pike as we transform Arlington Mill into an outdoor World Cup watch party!
Watch the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals on a giant screen alongside neighbors from around the globe while enjoying the excitement, energy, and community spirit that make Columbia Pike one of the most diverse places in the region.
We'll have food vendors on site, fresh popcorn available for purchase, and plenty of space to cheer on your favorite team. Wear your colors, bring your flags, and get ready for an unforgettable summer evening celebrating the world's biggest sporting event.

<ul><li>Game begins at 9:00 PM</li><li>Food vendors and popcorn available for purchase</li></ul>

Local Event: July 11 – Movie Night on the Pike: FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal

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July 11 – Movie Night on the Pike: FIFA World...

Join us for a special Movie Night on the Pike as we transform Arlington Mill into an outdoor World Cup watch party!
Watch the...

July 11 – Movie Night on the Pike: FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal

Penrose Square

Join us for a crown-worthy evening at Penrose Square as we celebrate Arlington's own Sandra Bullock with a special outdoor screening of Miss Congeniality.
Before the movie, create your own tiara with our friends at MOCA Arlington, then settle in for a hilarious night under the stars with one of the most beloved comedies of the 2000s.
Food vendors will be on site, popcorn will be available for purchase, and beer and wine will be available for guests 21+.

<ul><li>Activities begin before the movie</li><li>Movie begins at 8:30 PM</li><li>Tiara-making activity, food vendors, popcorn, beer, and wine available</li></ul>

Local Event: July 18 – Movie Night on the Pike: Miss Congeniality

July 18 – Movie Night on the Pike: Miss...

Join us for a crown-worthy evening at Penrose Square as we celebrate Arlington's own Sandra Bullock with a special outdoor...

July 18 – Movie Night on the Pike: Miss Congeniality

Bring the whole family to Arlington Mill for an evening of laughs, basketball, and underdog determination with Goat.
This animated family comedy follows a determined young goat chasing his dream of becoming a professional basketball star. Before the movie, kids can enjoy face painting and family-friendly activities, making this one of our most kid-focused events of the summer.
We'll also have food vendors on site, fresh popcorn available for purchase, and popsicles sold by the Columbia Pike Partnership, with proceeds supporting future community events and programs.
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your biggest cheering section as we celebrate dreams, determination, and a little basketball magic under the stars. 🎨 Face painting before the movie 
🕣 Movie begins at 8:30 PM 
🍿 Popcorn available for purchase 
🍦 Popsicles available for purchase 
🌮 Food vendors on site 
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly 
🐾 Pet-friendly

Local Event: July 25 – Movie Night on the Pike: Goat

July 25 – Movie Night on the Pike: Goat

Bring the whole family to Arlington Mill for an evening of laughs, basketball, and underdog determination with Goat.
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We're ending Movie Nights on the Pike with a scream.
Join us at Penrose Square for a special outdoor screening of I Know What You Did Last Summer, the iconic summer slasher that became a defining horror film of the late 1990s.
Grab your friends, pick up some popcorn, and settle in for a night of suspense under the stars. Food vendors will be on site throughout the evening, and beer and wine will be available for purchase for guests 21+.
Bring a chair or blanket, claim your spot early, and prepare for one final unforgettable Movie Night on the Pike filled with thrills, chills, and plenty of summer nostalgia. 🕣 Movie begins at 8:30 PM 
🍿 Popcorn available for purchase 
🍔 Food vendors on site 
🍷 Beer and wine available for purchase 
🔪 Recommended for mature audiences 
🐾 Pet-friendly

Local Event: August 1 – Movie Night on the Pike: I Know What You Did Last Summer

August 1 – Movie Night on the Pike: I Know What...

We're ending Movie Nights on the Pike with a scream.
Join us at Penrose Square for a special outdoor screening of I Know What...

August 1 – Movie Night on the Pike: I Know What You Did Last Summer

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3rd Street Northwest & Constitution Avenue Northwest

America’s National Independence Day Parade takes place annually on July 4th at 10:30 am in Washington, D.C. before a street audience of thousands of spectators. The parade starts at 3rd St. NW and Constitution Ave., runs south along 3rd St. SW to Independence Ave., heads west at Independence Ave., and ends at 12th St. SW.The Parade consists of invited bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military and specialty units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams, VIP’s, national dignitaries, and celebrity participants.

Local Event: National Independence Day Parade 2026

Washington DC

National Independence Day Parade 2026

America’s National Independence Day Parade takes place annually on July 4th at 10:30 am in Washington, D.C. before a street...

The Capital Wheel

🇺🇸 250th National Harbor Veterans Makers Market – 4th of July Celebration 🇺🇸
Honor service. Celebrate freedom. Experience community.
Join us for a powerful and patriotic Fourth of July celebration at the 250th National Harbor Veterans Makers Market, marking America’s 250th anniversary and honoring the men and women who have served our country.
Spend the day supporting veteran makers and artisans while enjoying the vibrant energy of National Harbor. Browse handcrafted art, crafts, jewelry, home décor, gifts, and specialty items—each piece representing creativity, resilience, and service.
What to Expect: • Veteran-made art, crafts, and specialty goods • Meaningful handmade and patriotic finds • Support veteran-owned and small businesses • A heartfelt Independence Day waterfront experience 
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Capital Canopy (next to the Capital Wheel) 📌 155 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
FREE ADMISSION. PET FRIENDLY. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Local Event: National Harbor Veterans Makers Market

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National Harbor Veterans Makers Market

🇺🇸 250th National Harbor Veterans Makers Market – 4th of July Celebration 🇺🇸
Honor service. Celebrate freedom. Experience...

Washington Monument Grounds

Every generation gets one moment that they remember for the rest of their lives. In 2026, generations of Americans will look up at the sky and remember the incredible sights of the 250th anniversary. From the first flyby of the Moon since 1972 to July 4, 2026, yet another moment will arrive.
The capstone of America’s 250th anniversary brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Washington Monument grounds and surrounding areas for a full day of performances, flyovers, first time aerobatic demonstrations over DC, and a live broadcast evening program—culminating with the largest fireworks display in history.<h2>What to Expect</h2>
<ul><li>Daytime program with headline musical performances and military flyovers, beginning at 1 PM</li><li>Evening live broadcast with the Joint Armed Forces Orchestra and national speakers starting at 7 PM</li><li>850,000 fireworks shells launched from 10 sites: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, 8 Potomac River barges, and West Potomac Park</li><li>Freedom 250 firework display at 10:30 p.m., join in person or via livestream!</li></ul>Tickets: <a href="https://link.send.nucleuswire.com/click/e1570552/VaHR0cHM6Ly9ldmVudHMuZnJlZWRvbTI1MC5vcmcvZXZlbnRzL2ZyZWVkb20yNTAtZm91cnRob2ZqdWx5LWV2ZW50/Sc2VuZF9udWNsZXVzd2lyZV9jb20yNjA2MDc/LbmN3TTQzZkxlQg/gaiXMbA/sagd4764f82" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click Here</a>

Local Event: Salute to America Celebration & Fireworks 2026

Salute to America Celebration & Fireworks 2026

Every generation gets one moment that they remember for the rest of their lives. In 2026, generations of Americans will look up...

Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum July 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Shiloh Baptist Church Worship Center | 1401 Jamieson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 Who represents you in Congress matters. This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates running for Virginia's 8th Congressional District U.S. House seat, and ask them the questions that matter most to you and your family. Join your neighbors at Shiloh Baptist Church on July 9 for a live candidate forum featuring both Republican and Democratic candidates. This is a free, open community event. Come ready to listen, engage, and leave better prepared to cast an informed vote. What to expect: •	Candidate introductions and opening statements •	Discussion of key local and national issues •	Community Q&amp;A, bring your questions! For more details, visit <a href="https://www.shiloh-bc.org/candidate" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">shiloh-bc.org/candidate</a> or contact Minister Octavia Caldwell at socialjustice@shiloh-bc.org.

Local Event: Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum

Old Town Alexandria

Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate...

Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum July 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Shiloh Baptist Church...

Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (AS)

Explore "Echoes of Eternity," a tapestry of sound from Fanfare Ritmico to O Magnum Mysterium. Featuring guest conductor Dr. Donald McKinney (IU Jacobs School of Music). Also featuring guest conductor participants in our 2026 Conductors Workshop. A celebration of musical legacy and spirit. Free and open to the public. Doors open for seating at 7 p.m. Guest conductors are participants in the 2026 Army Band Conductors Workshop.
Dr. Donald McKinney, guest clinician and COL Scott McKenzie, Army Band Leader &amp; Commander 
Afrospire / Nokuri COL Scott McKenzie, conducting
Fanfare Ritmico / Higdon David Alesco, conducting
Mare Tranquillitatis / Zare Bradley Esau, conducting
Go Down, Moses / Simon James Gates, conducting
In This Breath / Li Oliver Stark, conducting
Anahita / Etezady &nbsp; &nbsp;I. The Flight of Night &nbsp; &nbsp;II. Night Mares Taylor LaPrairie, conducting
O Magnum Mysterium / Lauridsen; arr. Reynolds Dr. Don McKinney, conducting
Concerto for Wind Ensemble / Day

Local Event: FREE: Army Band Concert

Alexandria

FREE: Army Band Concert

Explore "Echoes of Eternity," a tapestry of sound from Fanfare Ritmico to O Magnum Mysterium. Featuring guest conductor Dr....

Atlas Performing Arts Center

Join Supreme Chord, a dynamic all-voices a cappella group with members across the DMV&nbsp;(including in Beltsville!) for our 18th anniversary at the Atlas Performing Arts Center with an amazing night of a cappella music celebrating our collective milestones in life!&nbsp; You can get your tickets via the <a href="https://www.atlasarts.org/events/supremechord/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Atlas Performing Arts Center</a>.
The performance will also feature Supreme Chord as well as two dynamic&nbsp; D.C.-based ensembles as guest groups:&nbsp;Chord of Appeals and The Augmented Eight.&nbsp;
We’re also pleased that a portion of proceeds from this concert will go to support critical youth programs in DC through a partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://wearedcaction.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DC Action</a>, a local non-profit focused on making the District of Columbia a place where all young people grow up safe, resilient, powerful, and heard.

Local Event: Key Changes: Supreme Chord Turns 18

Key Changes: Supreme Chord Turns 18

Join Supreme Chord, a dynamic all-voices a cappella group with members across the DMV (including in Beltsville!) for our 18th...

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July 11 – Movie Night on the Pike: FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal

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11

8:30 PM

Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA

July 18 – Movie Night on the Pike: Miss Congeniality

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18

8:00 PM

Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA

July 25 – Movie Night on the Pike: Goat

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25

8:00 PM

Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA

August 1 – Movie Night on the Pike: I Know What You Did Last Summer

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1

8:00 PM

Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA

National Independence Day Parade 2026

National Harbor Veterans Makers Market

Salute to America Celebration & Fireworks 2026

Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum

FREE: Army Band Concert

Key Changes: Supreme Chord Turns 18