MONA Littles is hosting our annual Fall Family Photo event. We’re using the same amazing local photographer (RMN Photography) to take family photos. The event will be held Saturday, September 20 from 7:30 am -12:00 pm at the Bon Air Rose Garden.
Families will need to sign up in advance.
Each family (up to 16) can sign up for a 10-minute slot to take family photos.
Families can bring their own props/decorations.
Families will be sent a link to their photos on a password-protected gallery within 2 weeks with no obligation to buy.
Registration will go live on Saturday, August 16 at 9:00 am. These spots go lightning quick and usually fills in minutes. Once spots are filled, there is a wait list option with five additonal spots in the unlikely event that we have cancelations closer to the event. Once those spots are claimed, the event is at capacity and we cannot accept any other registrations. more info...
If you are looking for an opportunity to hit the courts with a nice, fun group of women, please join us for MONA Tennis. Tennis meet-ups typically start with casual rallying and end with friendly match play. We meet on Tuesday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Tuckahoe Park courts starting in May. All levels and abilities are welcome. All you need to participate is your racquet! For updates, please join the MONA Tennis subgroup on Groups.io. more info...
We are pleased to announce that MONA's Annual School Fair returns on September 25, 2025 at The Congressional School from 6:30-8:00 pm. Local private schools and preschools - ranging from large independent schools to small local Montessori and faith-based schools -- will be represented.
Schools participating in this year's fair will be updated on the website closer to the event.
Attendance is free, but advanced registration is encouraged.
Join the MONA Book Club for our September Read: Real Americans by Rachel Khong
About the Book:
Real Americans begins on the precipice of Y2K in New York City, when twenty-two-year-old Lily Chen, an unpaid intern at a slick media company, meets Matthew. Matthew is everything Lily is not: easygoing and effortlessly attractive, a native East Coaster, and, most notably, heir to a vast pharmaceutical empire. Lily couldn't be more different: flat-broke, raised in Tampa, the only child of scientists who fled Mao’s Cultural Revolution. Despite all this, Lily and Matthew fall in love.
In 2021, fifteen-year-old Nick Chen has never felt like he belonged on the isolated Washington island where he lives with his single mother, Lily. He can't shake the sense she's hiding something. When Nick sets out to find his biological father, the journey threatens to raise more questions than it provides answers.
In immersive, moving prose, Rachel Khong weaves a profound tale of class and striving, race and visibility, and family and inheritance—a story of trust, forgiveness, and finally coming home.
Exuberant and explosive, Real Americans is a social novel par excellence that asks: Are we destined, or made? And if we are made, who gets to do the making? Can our genetic past be overcome?
Event Details
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Location:
East West Cafe
3101 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22202 more info...
Get ready for a fantastic night out at our favorite beach shack! Join MONA for a laid-back evening filled with laughter, music, delicious food, and a few drinks! Don't miss the fun!
Event Details
Clare & Don's
September 26, 2025
6:30 - 9:30 PM
$20 per member / $30 per guest
RSVP includes a two-course meal and tickets for two drinks. Any additional drinks will be at Happy Hour prices. more info...
If you are looking for an opportunity to hit the courts with a nice, fun group of women, please join us for MONA Tennis. Tennis meet-ups typically start with casual rallying and end with friendly match play. We meet on Tuesday nights from 7:30 - 9:00 pm at the Tuckahoe Park courts starting in May. All levels and abilities are welcome. All you need to participate is your racquet! For updates, please join the MONA Tennis subgroup on Groups.io. more info...
Come hang out with other new and expecting moms and dads first Saturday of the month at the park (location changes each month)
Want to be in the know about other New Mom subgroup events? Join the subgroup at: https://monaforums.groups.io/g/NewMoms.
August 2: Bluemont Park (329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA 22203)
September 6: Lyon Village Park (1800 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201)
October 4: Oak Grove Park (1606 N Quincy St) more info...
MONA Member Meetup:
Hey mamas! Whether you're brand new to MONA or just looking to make more mom friends, we’d love for you to join us for a casual and fun playground meetup!
Bring your little ones and your real-life stories—we’ll bring the good vibes and snacks! It’s a great chance to meet fellow moms, let the kids run wild (safely!), and enjoy some fresh air and connection.
Who: Moms and their kiddos of all ages!
When: Saturday, October 4th, 1:00–2:00 PM
Where: The Crossing Playground at The Loop, 2800 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
No pressure, just come as you are. Can’t wait to meet you and your little ones! more info...
Join us on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 3:00–4:00 PM in the Longfellow Room at Westover Library for a MONA Member Meeting. Every five years, members come together to review and vote on bylaw updates that keep our organization strong and responsive to the needs of our community. Your voice and vote make a difference in shaping MONA’s future. Light refreshments will be served—we look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP is not required but appreciated so that we may plan accordingly for materials and refreshments. The venue is subject to change based on expected attendance to ensure adequate accommodations for all members who wish to attend. more info...
Performer Ms. Niki
Grammy-Nominated Artist & YouTube Trailblazer Ms. Niki is with MONA for a morning of musical fun.
11:00 am
Faith Lutheran Church / Fellowship Hall
As always, this event is open to all and free to attend! MONA member socials are a fun and easy way to meet up with other MONA members and their kids. It is also a great way to introduce friends and family to MONA. Partners, grandparents, and friends are all welcome!
Embrace the spooky spirit at our upcoming family music concert with a thrilling Halloween twist! Grab your chairs & blanket and join us (costume encouraged!) for a bewitching time of musical enchantment that will delight all ages. Get ready to groove, sing along, and enjoy a spook-tacular evening of melodies and merriment!
Event Details
October 19, 2025
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Lacey Woods Park more info...
Join us for a relaxed and flavorful evening at Westover Taco on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This MONA Night Out event is the perfect chance to catch up with friends, meet new faces, and enjoy some delicious food and drinks.
For just $20 per person, you'll receive two tacos and two drinks, along with a tasty selection of chips, salsa, queso, and guac to share. Whether you're coming for the tacos, the margaritas, or the good company, we’ve got you covered!
Spots are limited to 40 members, so be sure to RSVP early—we’d love to see you there!
As always, this event is open to all and free to attend! MONA member socials are a fun and easy way to meet up with other MONA members and their kids. It is also a great way to introduce friends and family to MONA. Partners, grandparents, and friends are all welcome!
Event Details: MONA Holiday Market 2025
Thursday, November 13
7:00 - 9:30 PM
Knights of Columbus - 5115 Little Falls Rd.
Join us November 13, 2025 for the Annual MONA Holiday Market -- a showcase of dozens of local vendors -- and get your holiday shopping done under one roof while enjoying wine and nibbles with your friends. We'll have a variety of products available: apparel and accessories, skin- and bodycare, cosmetics, home products, ceramics, art, books, jewelry, food, wine, supplements, and more! The list of past participating vendors can be seen here. Please note that this list will be updated with those participating in the 2025 market closer to the event.
Registration is free but an "all you can drink" bracelet is just $7!
PLEASE NOTE: Drinks bracelets will cost $10 at the door so please register in advance if you plan on drinking! Reminder: If you plan to drink, always plan for a safe ride home.
MONA Members: We need volunteers for this event. You can sign up to volunteer to help with check-in and drink bracelets here. Shifts are 30 minutes. Volunteers receive free drink bracelets for the night, so sign up today! more info...
Looking to make more MONA connections, learn about what’s happening in the community, or just enjoy a morning out at the park? Whether you’ve been around for a while or are just getting back into the swing of things, we’d love to see you!
Join us for a Member Meet-up on November 15, 2025, from 3:00-4:00 pm at the Clarendon Crossing Park.
It’s a relaxed, friendly way to connect, catch up, and find out more about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
Hope to see you there!
