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Release Date: Sep 18, 2025

Fall Events in National Landing

NATIONAL LANDING FALLS INTO AUTUMN WITH FREE DYNAMIC EVENTS  

Enjoy Farmers Markets, Fitness Classes, Live Music Series, Oktoberfest, an Innovation Festival and more across Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard this fall    

WHAT: Celebrate the cooler weather in National Landing with a calendar full of community events for all ages, including free events hosted by the National Landing BID like outdoor fitness classes, live music series and community clean-ups. Other neighborhood events include farmers markets, Oktoberfest celebrations, and Halloween festivities—alongside special events including the first-ever AI Unlocked, a two-day free festival with programming for all ages.   
 
For those looking to get festive this fall, there’s something for everyone: 

  • Fit @ Met: Join DC Fray and National Landing BID at Met Park on Wednesdays from 8 to 9 a.m. for free, instructor-led fitness classes. Try the new Punch Card Prize Program where you can collect stamps for every class you attend and win prizes along the way. No experience required. 
  • WHEN: Wednesdays, 8 to 9 a.m. through October 22 
  • WHERE: Metropolitan Park | 1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA 22202 
  • HOW: Register HERE.    
  • Fit @ Potomac Yard: Join DC Fray and National Landing BID at Center Park on Sundays from 2 to 3 p.m. for free, instructor-led fitness classes. Collect stamps for every class you attend with the new Punch Card Prize Program to win prizes along the way. No experience required. 
  • WHEN: Sundays, 2 to 3 p.m. through October 26 
  • WHERE: Center Park | 3500 S. Clark Street Arlington, VA 22202 
  • HOW: Register HERE.   
  • NaLa Noches: Visit Metropolitan Park for NaLa Noches, a free Latin music series curated by DC trumpet legend Joe Herrera and produced by the National Landing BID. Each week showcases a different style of Latin music including salsa, boleros, Venezuelan jazz and Brazilian rhythms. Guests can also enjoy food on-site from Taqueria Xochi, free Topo Chico (while supplies last), art activities from the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington and giveaways from the National Landing BID. 
  • WHEN: Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m. from September 18 through October 23 
  • WHERE: Metropolitan Park | 1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA 22202 
  • HOW: Register HERE.  
  • Amazon Community Day: Join Amazon HQ2 in celebrating their second anniversary in National Landing. This free, family-friendly event is packed with fun for all ages, including outdoor activities, a culinary scavenger hunt and a Boozy Brunch Garden.  
  • WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  • WHERE: Metropolitan Park | 510 14th St. S, Arlington, VA 22202 
  • HOW: Register HERE. 
  • Met Park Farmers Market: Visit Metropolitan Park every Tuesday and Saturday for the Met Park Farmers Market, produced by Eat Loco. Shop fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods from local farmers and artisans.  
  • WHEN: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the week of October 13 
  • WHERE: Metropolitan Park | 1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA 22202 
  • HOW: Check out more details HERE.   
  • Surreal Oktoberfest @ National Landing: Join Surreal on Saturday, October 4 for an Oktoberfest celebration filled with music, games and festivities. The outdoor patio and park will transform into a lively beer garden with long communal tables, festive décor and beer served in classic steins. Guests can enjoy authentic German food, live entertainment, and contests like stein-holding and a costume competition. 
  • WHEN: Saturday, October 4 from 2 to 10 p.m. 
  • WHERE: Surreal Global Kitchen | 2117 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 
  • HOW: Tickets available HERE. General admission is free. VIP tickets are $11.44 
  • AI Unlocked: Join Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) in collaboration with JBG Smith, for a groundbreaking free two-day festival in National Landing. Friday programming features top experts discussing AI’s transformative impact on policy, innovation, and real-world applications. Saturday brings a vibrant outdoor festival with family-friendly activities, local vendors, and entertainment showcasing how AI is reshaping everything from art and music to sports and storytelling. 
  • WHEN: Friday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
  • HOW: Find more information HERE. 
  • WHERE: Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique | 576 South 23rd St. Arlington, VA 22202 
  • WHEN: October 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. 
  • HOW: Purchase tickets HERE.  
  • Water Park Fall Festival with Maker's Valley: Join Maker’s Valley at Water Park for a weekend filled with live music, local vendors, handmade goods, food, drinks and fun for all ages. 
  • WHEN: October 25 and 26 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.  
  • WHERE: Water Park | 1601 Crystal Drive 
  • HOW: Find more information HERE. 
  • Marine Corps Marathon: An annual marathon event held in Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, featuring 10K runs all the way to a full 31-mile marathon. 
  • WHEN: October 26 
  • HOW: Find more information HERE.  
  • Halloween Trick or Treat: Bring your kids to Water Park for candy at each kiosk, face painting, pumpkin painting and more. Adults can enjoy seasonal sips and bites from Water Bar.  
  • WHEN: October 31 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
  • WHERE: Water Park | 1601 Crystal Drive 
  • HOW: Find more information HERE. 
  • Community Clean-Up: Join National Landing for its second fall community clean-up to keep the neighborhood looking its best! Supplies like trash grabbers, bags, gloves and safety vests are available for volunteers. The first 50 registrants receive a limited-edition clean-up t-shirt. Participants are invited to stay after for a social hour at Water Bar with complimentary snacks and drinks. 
  • WHEN: Thursday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
  • WHERE: Water Park | 1601 Crystal Drive 
  • HOW: Register HERE. 

For more activities, real-time event updates and more information on National Landing, please visit www.nationallanding.org/events/calendar or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

MEDIA CONTACT: 

Hannah Jemsek 
Publicist for the National Landing BID 
hjemsek@thebrandguild.com 
602-579-8848 

ABOUT NATIONAL LANDING:   

National Landing is one of the D.C. region’s most dynamic and connected mixed-use communities. Located just across the river from Washington, D.C., it unites three vibrant neighborhoods—Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard—into a cohesive urban hub at the heart of Northern Virginia.    

Anchored by Amazon HQ2 and the Virginia Tech Institute for Advanced Computing, National Landing is a magnet for business, research, and entrepreneurship, surrounded by a rich mix of residential, retail, hospitality, and green spaces. With $4.5 billion in transportation upgrades—including three Metro stations, VRE access, dedicated bike lanes, pedestrian-friendly streets, and immediate proximity to Reagan National Airport—the neighborhood offers seamless regional and national connectivity.  

Already home to a growing population and an expanding residential base with over 10,000 new housing units planned, National Landing also features award-winning parks, a lively dining and entertainment scene, and year-round community programming. It’s a place where innovation, lifestyle, and accessibility converge.  

To learn more, visit nationallanding.org and follow @nationallanding.