Father's Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027, the day after Juneteenth. Ideas: weekend brunch, a beer hall in Ballston, batting cages at Upton Hill and a ride on the W&OD.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Hours come from each venue’s own website and the library’s holiday closings. We list Father’s Day events, car shows and brunch specials only when the organizer announces them; none had for 2027 on Oct. 19.

Father’s Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20, the end of a long weekend: Juneteenth is Saturday, June 19, and is observed Friday, June 18, when Arlington Public Schools and the libraries close. School is out for the summer from June 17. For trail or park problems, call park maintenance at 703-228-6525.

What this means for you

  • Closed: libraries Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, 2027.
  • Brunch: Sunday from 9 a.m. at Northside Social; see the table below.
  • Out and about: spraygrounds are open for the season; Upton Hill has batting cages, mini golf and a ropes course.

Brunch

From our brunch guide:

Restaurant Address Sunday brunch
Northside Social 3211 Wilson Blvd., Clarendon 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Liberty Tavern 3195 Wilson Blvd., Clarendon 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lyon Hall 3100 N. Washington Blvd., Clarendon 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Barley Mac 1600 Wilson Blvd., Rosslyn 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant 555 23rd St. S., Crystal City 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. buffet
Ireland’s Four Courts 2051 Wilson Blvd., Courthouse Weekend brunch, including a traditional Irish breakfast

Beer halls and pubs

  • Bronson Bierhall, 4100 Fairfax Drive, Ballston: a German-American beer hall open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, with a patio.
  • Ireland’s Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Blvd., Courthouse: an Irish pub that bills itself as a soccer bar.
  • Highline RxR, 2010 Crystal Drive, Crystal City: trivia, live music and sports watch parties.
  • Punchbowl Social, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Ballston Quarter: food and drink with arcade games, darts and karaoke.

More venues are on our live music and nightlife guide.

Outdoors

  • Upton Hill Regional Park, 6060 Wilson Blvd. (NOVA Parks): batting cages, mini golf, Ocean Dunes Waterpark and Climb UPton, which NOVA Parks calls the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic. Hours on NOVA Parks’ site.
  • W&OD Trail: 45 paved miles from Shirlington, open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. See our walking and biking trails guide.
  • Gravelly Point: watch planes at Reagan National Airport from the National Park Service site next door.
  • Arlington National Cemetery: open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the Changing of the Guard is every half hour in summer. See our cemetery guide.

Shows

  • Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Shirlington: musicals and plays; box office 703-820-9771.
  • Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike: live comedy and movies.

The long weekend

Date What
Thursday, June 17, 2027 Last day of school for Arlington Public Schools (early release)
Friday, June 18 Juneteenth observed: APS and libraries closed
Saturday, June 19 Juneteenth: libraries closed
Sunday, June 20 Father’s Day

Hosting a Father’s Day car show or event in Arlington? Send it through our contact page.

Related guides: summer camps and pools, Fourth of July fireworks and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

When is Father’s Day 2027?

Sunday, June 20, 2027, the third Sunday in June. Juneteenth is the day before, Saturday, June 19.

Are Arlington libraries open Father’s Day weekend 2027?

Arlington Public Library branches are closed Friday, June 18 (Juneteenth observed) and Saturday, June 19, 2027 (Juneteenth). Sunday hours vary by branch.

Where can I take Dad for brunch in Arlington?

Sunday brunch runs at Northside Social from 9 a.m., The Liberty Tavern and Lyon Hall from 10 a.m., Barley Mac from 10:30 a.m. and Freddie’s buffet from 11 a.m. Our brunch guide lists addresses.

Is there a Father’s Day car show in Arlington, Virginia?

We had not found one announced for 2027 on Oct. 19, 2026. Organizers can send details through our contact page.