In an announcement that reads like a holiday wishlist of community events, the Office of Communication shared a roundup of local happenings boasting everything from parades to cultural tastings – all free of charge.
The city's 21st annual Holiday Lights Parade is ready to roll on December 13, with a trail of floats and merriment starting at 2 p.m. and winding down by 9 p.m., according to Arlington's Office of Communication. If you're feeling the holiday spirit, bring along a new toy donation for Mission Arlington, and cozy up somewhere along College and South streets to catch the festive action kicking off at 6 p.m.
Drive through the glowing extravaganza that is the Interlochen Lights, lighting up the nights from December 13 to Christmas – that's right, you can bask in twinkly glimmers every evening between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. It's a holiday tradition in the northwest Arlington neighborhood, with nearly 200 homeowners decking out their homes in holiday regalia.
The Arlington Police Department is hosting Hot Cocoa with Santa on December 10, promising a sweet evening of cocoa sips, family snaps, and Grinch sightings from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kathryn Wilemon Lake House. And for those looking to add a little culture to their cup, "A Sip of Culture: Holiday Season" will introduce you to global holiday flavors on December 11, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Southeast Branch Library.
For a festive night out that doesn't cost a dime, hit up Noche de Fiesta on December 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Canales Furniture's Abram Street location. It's sure to be a vibrant celebration of holiday traditions, music, and family fun. The canine lovers aren't left out either, with Canines & Coco offering a chance to score a photo of your pup with Santa Claus at Downtown Arlington’s Doggie Depot on December 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Wind down on December 15 with Winter Pajama Storytime at the Southwest Branch Library. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., kids aged 3-8 can don their coziest pajamas for stories, crafts, and songs, no registration required – but remember, it's first-come, first-served.
