National Landing BID Events
From live music series and fitness classes to seasonal celebrations, discover signature events produced by National Landing Business Improvement District.
Upcoming Events
Pink Beats - March 26, April 2, April 9
Water Park- 1601 Crystal Drive
Thursdays, March 26 to April 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Savor cherry blossom season with an outdoor happy hour series featuring DJ sets from top local talent. Thursdays from March 26 to April 9, enjoy seasonal food and drinks from Water Park kiosks surrounded by electronic music, go-go dancers, and all things pink.
Art of Pink - April 10
Metropolitan Park - 1330 S Fair Street
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Step into an after-hours celebration at Metropolitan Park, as it transforms into an indoor/outdoor art showcase. Guests can browse BLOOM, anexhibition featuring 50+ local artists showcasing cherry blossom inspired artwork, enjoy Japanese and pan-Asian bites and sips from local vendors such as Fat Fish and Bar Chinois, and catch an exhilarating live paint battle with Secret Walls. The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s Innovation Studio and Amazon’s HQ2 lobbies will be open as an exhibition space with art activities for guests, and DJ Joyce Lim will also be on-site with live beats. Visitors are also encouraged to visit the surrounding Met Park restaurants for cherry-blossom specials, capture Instagram-worthy photos, and enjoy the nighttime atmosphere of National Landing. Art of Pink is produced by the National Landing BID in collaboration with USAN USAN and the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington.
Fit @ Potomac Yard - April 12 - May 17
Center Park- 3500 S. Clark Street
Sundays, April 12, 2026 - May 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join DC Fray + National Landing at Center Park on Sundays from 2-3 p.m. from April 12th through May 17th for free, instructor-led classes that are sure to help you break a sweat. No experience required. Simply select the class you're interested in from our lineup, grab your gear and get ready to work!
Earth Day Community Cleanup - April 22
Water Park- 1601 Crystal Drive
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for the National Landing Earth Day Community Cleanup and help us keep our neighborhood looking its best! Whether you're a long-time resident or new to National Landing, this event is a fantastic way to give back, connect with neighbors, and be part of the transformation happening in our community. After the event, we invite you to stick around for light refreshments and a chance to connect with fellow volunteers at Water Bar. Help us make a difference in National Landing! We can't wait to see you there for a rewarding morning of community service and fun.
Jazz @ Met - May 5 & 21, June 4 & 18
Bike Month: Adult Learn to Ride Class - May 3
WABA's experienced instructors break the skills down step by step to get you on a bike and rolling in no time. Participants learn to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike and progress at their own pace.
Bike Month: Bike to Work Day Pit Stop - May 15
Join thousands of cyclists for this free, annual event celebrating bicycling as a fun, low-cost, healthy, and environmentally friendly way to get around. National Landing's 2026 Bike to Work pit stop will feature complimentary coffee and snacks, great bike merch giveaways, and more in one of the area's coolest spaces, Water Park!
Fridays at the Fountain - Summer 2026
Past Events
Pink in the Pool - March 21
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center - 333 Long Bridge Drive
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arlington County’s Long Bridge Fitness & Aquatics Center transforms into a family swim party for Pink in the Pool! Enjoy a free swim session in the leisure pool surrounded by pink beach balls and festive pink décor, plus arts activities for all ages. Poolside, attendees can get creative with Study Japanese in Arlington’s tea and origami station and paper lantern decorating from the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. In addition, there will be flower balloon twisting, a mermaid, and delicious Japanese snacks!
Women's Networking Breakfast - March 4
Surreal - 2117 Crystal Drive
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
For women who live, visit, and do business in National Landing, this Women's History Month event celebrates the trailblazing leaders and visionaries of the community. Enjoy light bites, coffees, teas, and beverages, and the opportunity to connect with others in the community.
Garage Racing National Championships
201 12th Street S., G4 Parking Level
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Concrete, competition, and championship glory—the iconic cycling event returns to National Landing. Two levels of a parking garage transform into an underground bike racing thrilling spectators and challenging cyclists with twists, turns, and high speeds.
Takeoff - A Coffee Shop Rave
Coffee Republic - 3130 Potomac Ave
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Discover a dance music oasis hidden in a coffee shop. Grab an afternoon coffee, tea or energy drink and enjoy as Coffee Republic is transformed with lights, DJs, and plenty of good vibes. Takeoff is hosted in partnership with Transit, the longest running dance music party in the DMV.
The Lodge
Metropolitan Park - 1330 S Fair Street
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us at The Lodge, a ski-inspired winter festival at Metropolitan Park, complete with holiday cheer, seasonal treats, and activities for all ages—including kids and pets.
Community Clean-Up
Water Park - 1601 Crystal Drive
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Help keep the National Landing neighborhood looking its best, connect with neighbors, and be part of the transformation happening in our community.
NaLa Noches - A Latin Music Series
Metropolitan Park - 1330 S Fair Street
Thursdays, September 18 - October 23, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Spice up your Thursday evenings with NaLa Noches, a high-energy celebration of Latin music and culture at Metropolitan Park in the heart of National Landing.
National Landing Fitness
Fit @ Met - Wednesdays, September 3 - October 22, 2025
Metropolitan Park - 1330 S Fair Street
Fit @ Potomac Yard - Sundays, September 7 - October 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Center Park - 3500 S Clark Street
Join DC Fray + National Landing on for free, instructor-led classes that are sure to help you break a sweat.
To see the full community event calendar, click here.
Note: Event schedule is subject to change.