Weekend Buzz: June 18-20, 2021
By Office of Communication
Posted on June 17, 2021, June 17, 2021

From celebrating Juneteenth in Downtown Arlington to a free swim with dad for Father's Day, here are a few ways to enjoy your weekend in The American Dream City.

Juneteenth Block Party/Jubilee

The community is invited to enjoy live music, poetry readings, dancing, food trucks and more at a Juneteenth Block Party and Jubilee organized by the Arlington Museum of Art and Create Arlington. The event, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19 near the museum and the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.

As part of the Juneteenth Block Party, the Arlington Museum of Art will waive the cost of admission to its 30 Americans exhibit, a showcase of works by 30 emerging and established African American artists.

Father's Day Swim with Arlington Aquatics

Show Dad how much you love to spend time together with a day at the pool! Dads receive free admission at all City of Arlington pools with the purchase of a child’s admission. This deal is available during regular operating hours for Sunday, June 20 as follows:

  • Allen Bolden Pool – 1-6 PM
  • Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center – 1-6 PM
  • East Indoor Pool – 12-6 PM
  • Helen Wessler Play Pool – 1-5 PM
  • Howard Moore Play Pool – 1-5 PM
  • Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center – 1-6 PM
  • Woodland West Pool – 1-6 PM

Live Music at the Levitt Pavilion

The Levitt Pavilion, in Downtown Arlington, is hosting another weekend of free concerts. This weekend's lineup includes everything from soul to jazz. Click here for a full schedule.

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