Eclectic shops and signature events like Art on the Avenue contribute to an artsy ambiance. During the summer, Del Ray hosts the popular “First Thursday” events, in which every first Thursday of the month a new festival takes to the streets, attracting visitors and locals alike in search of family fun and a splash of local culture.
Just north of Del Ray, find shows at America’s legendary music hall, The Birchmere in the area known as Arlandria-Chirilagua, denoting the proximity to Arlington as well as the municipality in El Salvador from which many of its residents emigrated. Explore the small shops and restaurants filled with international flavors lining Arlandria’s streets.
