Arlington — Thursday/July 20
The Lemonade Stand. 4:30-6 p.m. at Ballston Farmers Market, 901 North Taylor Street. A “Bridges to Independence,” activity, teaching at-risk youth essential life skills such as entrepreneurship, a strong work ethic, financial literacy and teamwork. Visit bridges2.org/ for more.
Columbia Pike Movie Night. Just after sunset, Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St. Movie is “The Princess Bride” (1987 – Rated PG), sponsored by Mike Garcia and Arlington Animal Hospital. Visit columbia-pike.org/movie-nights for more.
Ice Cream Social. 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Arlington, 2609 North Glebe Road. Call 703-527-6800 or email Office@StMarysArlington.org for more.
Middle School Nerf Night. 6:30-8 p.m. at Westover Branch Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road #3. All Nerf Toys will be provided by the Library. Participants should not bring their own Nerf toys. For rising 6-8 Graders. Call 703-228-5260 for more.
Friday/July 21
Moana. 6-11 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Hawaiian themes, part of the Rosslyn Cinema + Pub in the Park movie series, featuring a movie and food from one of the food trucks on site. Visit www.rosslynva.org/go/gateway-park for more.
Saturday/July 22
Saturday Movie Nights. 8 p.m. at Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike. Movie is “The Verdict” (1982 – Rated R), sponsored by AHC Inc. Visit https://parks.arlingtonva.us for more.
July 24-28
Vacation Bible School. 5:30-8 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 415 S. Lexington St. Bible school with hero theme. Preschool-fifth grade. $35 for the week, $20 for each additional sibling. Visit www.stjohnsarlingtonva.org or call 703-671-6834.
Tuesday/July 25
The Lemonade Stand. 4:30-6 p.m. at Hair Cuttery Courthouse, 2020 Wilson Blvd. Retail A2. A “Bridges to Independence,” activity, teaching at-risk youth essential life skills such as entrepreneurship, a strong work ethic, financial literacy and teamwork. Visit bridges2.org for more.
Wednesday/July 26
The Lemonade Stand. 11:30-1 p.m. at United Bank, 2930 Wilson Blvd. A “Bridges to Independence,” activity, teaching at-risk youth essential life skills such as entrepreneurship, a strong work ethic, financial literacy and teamwork. Visit bridges2.org for more.
Thursday/July 27
Bat Fest. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Live bat shows are presented by Leslie Sturges, director of the Save Lucy Campaign established to protect and conserve bats in this region. Ages 4 and up. Call 703-228-3403.
Columbia Pike Movie Nights. 8 p.m. at the at Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St. Movie is “Romancing the Stone” (1984 – Rated PG). Visit parks.arlingtonva.us for more.
Friday/July 28
The Wizard of OZ. 6-11 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Part of the Rosslyn Cinema + Pub in the Park movie series, featuring a movie and food from one of the food trucks on site. Visit www.rosslynva.org/go/gateway-park for more.
Saturday/July 29
Meet the Author. 10 a.m.-noon at Arlington County Central Library Auditorium, 1015 North Quincy St. Charlie Clark, author of “Hidden History of Arlington County,” will be with Del. Patrick Hope to discuss Arlington's history and sign copies. Email mpetrie@arcadiapublishing.com.
Saturday Movie Nights. 8 p.m. at Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike. Movie is “Broadcast News” (1987 – Rated R), sponsored by AHC Inc. Visit parks.arlingtonva.us for more.
Moths by Moonlight Campfire. 8:30-9:30 p.m. at the Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Have fun at this later-than-usual campfire, learning about moths before visiting a black light setup to see who’s flying at night. Call 703-228-3403 for more.