Capitol Square in East Arlington comes alive in June with its annual Feast of the East. Enjoy ethnic food from local restaurants, events for children, live music, crafts from local vendors, raffles, and giveaways from neighborhood businesses.

Massachusetts Ave. and Lake Street, Arlington, MA 02474

First Lights in Whittemore Park takes place on first Thursday of December starting at 6 pm in front of the Jefferson Cutter House at the intersection of Mass Ave. and Route 60. The event includes the lighting of the park’s trees, musical entertainment, activities at the museum, a live ice sculpture demonstration and community sing-a-long! Photo: Jenna Fisher/Arlington Patch Staff

Massachusetts Ave. and Mystic Street Arlington, MA 02476

Arlington Heights activities and events include Spring Window Painting, Spring Fling Festival, Halloween Window Painting, Holiday Window Painting, and Winter Festival. Events are organized by the Arlington Heights Community Association (AHCA). To attend an AHCA meeting, volunteer at an event, or make a donation, contact Janet O’Riordan, arlheightsassoc@gmail.com.

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This annual film festival, which takes place in the fall, screens narrative and documentary features and shorts plus a special category of short submissions by local and international high school students. The event hosts provocative conversations with filmmakers, producers, academics, and the business community after special Festival screenings. At the Capitol Theatre in East Arlington.

204 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474

This four-day festival features top performers, local rising ensembles, and student groups. A program of The Arlington Jazz Inc., which aims to increase awareness and appreciation of jazz and foster a sense of community. Locations throughout Arlington.

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Every November, the Arlington Center for the Arts brings together 60+ local artists and craftspeople to share their talent and their work with the community. Media include painting, photography, fiber, ceramics, glass, fine jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, and sculpture. Plus music and creative food.

730 Massachusetts Ave. and 27 Maple Street Arlington, MA 02476

Musicians of all stripes perform on Arlington’s lawns, porches, and stoops. Wander the streets of different neighborhoods to list listen to live music of all genres during this family friendly event, produced by Arlington Center for the Arts. Locations all throughout Arlington!

Town Day, held every September, is a celebration of everything that makes Arlington a great place to live, work, and visit. Music and dance performances on a central stage, booths from town organizations and local businesses, used book sale, Fire Department demonstrations, interactive art activities, and much more.

Massachusetts Ave. between Pleasant and Jason Streets, Arlington, MA 02476

The after-party for Arlington PorchFest, Garage Band is a pop-up dance party and a celebration of community at the Arlington Global Service Station, a classic auto service station that has become, thanks to input from neighborhood artist Johnny Lapham, a public art landmark in the heart of Arlington’s Cultural District. Organized with assistance from the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture’s Programs and Festivals Committee.

334 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02474