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Update: Arlington police hosting summer-engagement series

A variety of events will run in July and August
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[Update, 7/12/24:]

UPDATED (7/12/24) – Due to today’s inclement weather, the Police Playoff: Game Day event has been postponed until Friday, August 23 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Hayes Street.

[Original coverage, 7/8/24:]

ARLINGTON – The Arlington County Police Department’s (ACPD) Community Engagement Division is announcing a Summer 2024 Engagement Series! As part of our commitment to being actively engaged in the Arlington community, we’re hosting opportunities to build police-community relations while enjoying interactive games and events.

Police Playoffs: Game Day
Friday, July 12
Virginia Highlands Park, 1600 S. Hayes Street
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kids of all ages are invited to challenge Arlington’s finest to a game of their choosing-whether it’s basketball, soccer, football or even a board game! Balls and table games will be provided, or you can bring your own along with water, sunscreen and any other items you may need for the afternoon.

Movie Marathon
Saturday, July 13
Courthouse Library, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, 1st Floor
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join ACPD for a back-to-back movie screening of Paranorman (PG) and Kubo and the Two Strings (PG) complete with free popcorn and drinks! Bring your own pillow, blanket, food and drinks and settle in for some movie magic!

Trivia Night
Tuesday, August 13
Ireland’s Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Boulevard
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

ACPD is taking over Ireland’s Four Courts’ weekly Pub Quiz! Compete for prizes and test your knowledge on a wide variety of policing topics including, but not limited to, alcohol safety, transportation safety, criminology and more! All attendees must be 21 years or older.

Police Playoffs: Game Day, The Sequel
Thursday, August 15
Lacey Woods Park, 1200 N. George Mason Drive
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Participation
For events open to all ages, children in attendance under the age of 18 are required to have a chaperone over 21 years old. Chaperones must be with their children at the beginning of the event, remain onsite for the entirety of the event and are responsible for the safety and behavior of the youth in their care.

For any questions related to ACPD’s Summer 2024 Engagement Series, contact the Arlington County Police Department’s Community Engagement Division.