PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

NATURE’S CANVAS, THE SPIRIT OF AFRICA

The photography of Stu Duboff, celebrating the power, grace and spirit of the animals of Africa

From powerful portraits of lions to sweeping landscapes alive with elephants, zebras, and giraffes, this exhibit captures the raw beauty and fragile wonder of the African wilderness.

A stunning photography exhibit showcasing the majestic wildlife of Africa through the lens of renowned photographer Stu Duboff.

The exhibit will be open for viewing

Monday through Friday, 10 am to 3 pm

and Saturday, 9 am to 11 am

Through October 31st

Our next exhibit will be the Small Works Holiday Show

See below for more details.

Special Events

MOON OVER BUFFALO

By Ken Ludwig

The newly formed Arlington Common Community Theater is pleased to announce performances for this wildly entertaining comedy!

Friday, October 10, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025

In the Performance Hall at the Arlington Common

All performances are from

7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Tickets are $15.00

kids under 13 are free

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets

MOVIE AND DISCUSSION NIGHT

Located in the Performance Hall at the Arlington Common

Co-sponsored by the Arlington Common and the Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library

Join us for this fun and free monthly movie and discussion night!

Check the Events page for specific movies and dates

EVENTS PAGE

Community Health Day

Hosted by the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging in Partnership with The Arlington Common

You are Invited to a FREE Community Health Day at the Arlington Common!

Thursday, October 23rd

12 pm – 2 pm

Hosted by The Arlington Common and SVCOA with generous support from AARP VT and Bennington County Meals on Wheels.

✅ Free health screenings

✅ Wellness resources from trusted community partners

✅ Tai Chi Vermont demonstrations

✅ Lunch provided with RSVP to the Arlington Common

✅ AARP Fraud Prevention, Bayada, MyHealthyVT and more!

Whether you are 60+, a caregiver, or a community member who cares – you are welcome here.

Bring a friend!

RSVP Required for Lunch. Send email to info@arlingtoncommon.org

For more information, please contact the Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging at 1-800-642-5119

Open Mic Night at the Arlington Common!

The Arlington Common is excited to offer

OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Join us on the last Friday of every month in the Performance Hall

All performers are welcome!

If you are not a performer please come and

cheer them on!

7:30-9:30 pm

LEARN MORE

NAVIGATING THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE

Italian for the American tourist

Join Letitia Scordino, a native Italian, for this practical, Italian-Made-Simple approach to learning the language.

You’ll have fun because Italian is the language of FUN, PASSION and FOOD.

Learn more and register here

Small Works Holiday Show

The galleries in the Watkins House at the Arlington Common will host a small works show

Nov. 5, 2025 through April 21, 2026

Get into the holiday spirit with our Small Works Holiday Show! This cheerful exhibit will be filled with handmade treasures by local and artists—all perfectly sized (and priced) for gift-giving. Stop by, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and discover unique gifts while supporting local creativity this holiday season.

If you are a small works artist and would like to participate in the show, please click on the link below for more information

Learn more

Here’s what’s happening!

Community Cafe

Saturdays 9:00 to 11:00 am

Sew and Stitch

Pickleball for Students

Book Club

Third Thursday of the month 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Click here for book selections and more information
Game Night

Mondays 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Mahjong

Mondays 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Fitness Center
Yoga Classes
Baby and Me Yoga
Pilates
Bone Builders
Zumba
Qigong
Tai Chi with Nelson

What we can do together!

Learn more

The Arlington Common is a community hub that enhances and strengthens the Arlington area through community, creativity, and wellness.