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50 Arlington County 55+ Guide | Spring 2026 | arlingtonva.us/55PlusTRAVELAPRILManassas National Battlefield Park Touru Manassas, VAAPRIL 1 %u2022 WednesdayEnjoy a guided tour of Manassas National Battlefield Park with Park Historian Blake Lindsey, exploring the site of two major Civil War battles. The tour will highlight key locations, share stories of soldiers and civilians, and provide insight into the strategies that shaped history. After the battlefield tour, the group will visit the Manassas Visitor Center, where exhibits, artifacts and interpretive displays offer a deeper understanding of the events that unfolded on these historic grounds. Please bring your own lunch, which will be eaten during the ride home.TJ 8:45 a.m. $12 Arlington County MAD 9:15 a.m. $14 Out-of-Countyreturning 2:30 p.m. #902604-01Kennedy Center Coffee Concertu Washington, DCAPRIL 3 %u2022 FridayAt the Kennedy Center, experience Strauss%u2019 Tod und Verkl%u00e4rung (Death and Transfiguration), a powerful work that depicts the final moments of a life%u2014where memories emerge, struggles subside and the spirit finds release. The program also features Sergey Khachatryan, winner of the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, who delivers a riveting performance of Sibelius%u2019 Violin Concerto. Price includes performance ticket. Return time subject to change due to the performance.MAD 9:30 a.m. $74 Arlington County TJ 10:00 a.m. $85 Out-of-Countyreturning 3:15 p.m. #902604-02Nationals vs Dodgers u Washington, DCAPRIL 4 %u2022 SaturdayCome join us to watch the Nationals take on the Dodgers. Price includes game ticket. Return time subject to change due to the length of the game.BAR 1:30 p.m. $91 Arlington County $105 Out-of-Countyreturning 7:35 p.m. #902604-03Glen Echo Hike u Glen Echo, MDAPRIL 7 %u2022 TuesdayYou will embark on a four-mile guided hike beginning at the Carousel in Glen Echo Park, once Washington%u2019s premier amusement park. The route winds downhill and crosses the C&O Canal, where the group will learn about George Pointer and the canal%u2019s rich history. Hikers will continue upstream before recrossing the canal and ascending to the Union Arch Bridge, part of the historic Washington Aqueduct. The journey concludes with a walk through Glen Echo to the Clara Barton National Historic Site. This four-mile hike is intended for physically fit walkers with good balance. The route includes elevation changes and uneven, unpaved terrain with rocks and exposed tree roots. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.BAR 8:00 a.m. $12 Arlington County MAD 8:30 a.m. $14 Out-of-Countyreturning 1:30 p.m. #902604-04Grammy Winner Ang%u00e9lique Kidjo at Strathmore Music Center u North Bethesda, MDAPRIL 9 %u2022 ThursdayEnjoy an unforgettable evening with five-time Grammy Award winner Ang%u00e9lique Kidjo, hailed as one of Time%u2019s 100 most influential people. Blending West African roots with global sounds, her powerful music transcends borders while celebrating culture, tradition and change. Price includes performance ticket. Return time subject to change due to the performance.TJ 6:00 p.m. $99 Arlington County $114 Out-of-Countyreturning 11:15 p.m. #902604-05American Festival Pops Orchestra: Celebrating America%u2019s 250 Years!u Manassas, VAAPRIL 11 %u2022 SaturdayJoin us for an extraordinary visit to the American Festival Pops Orchestra as they ignite the stage in celebration of America%u2019s 250th anniversary! Enjoy thrilling performances of iconic works by Gershwin, Copland and Sousa. Price includes performance ticket. Return time subject to change due to the performance.BAR 6:00 p.m. $70 Arlington County $81 Out-of-Countyreturning 11:15 p.m. #902604-06