Get ready for an evening where science meets Halloween! Explore, experiment, build, create, and discover at the 11th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo. This family-friendly event brings STEM to the community with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and opportunities to meet STEM professionals. Come curious and show off your favorite STEAM-inspired costume!
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Ages 1-5. Dance until nap time! Children will come dressed to impress and dance to the latest kiddie tunes. Lunch will be served, and plenty of fun activities to enjoy as well. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.
It's that time of year again, where the air turns crisp, leaves crunch, and pumpkins adorn stoops and walkways. Join us on October 17, from 10 AM - 2 PM on the Commonwealth side of Duncan Library for our annual Fall Fest featuring several family friendly activities, live music, food trucks, and more! 🎃 -Houseplant and…
Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0-18 months with an adult. Register for a reminder, walk-ins welcome.
Embrace the magic of the season by attending this enchanting event at Family Recreation Area, Franconia Rec Center. Join in activities and adventures the entire family will enjoy:Monster mash dance party Costume parade (wear your best costume!) S'mores Seasonal drink Popcorn Carousel ride Scavenger hunt
Kingstowne Regional Library presents a sensory-friendly storytime and playtime experience in collaboration with Hidden Stars ABA of Northern Virginia. Join us for an inclusive storytime filled with stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, and play designed with sensory needs in mind. Hidden Stars compassionate, evidence-…
Come join us for Sunday Story Time with Ms. Elaina! Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Sunday Story Time has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you atten…
Rocks and fossils get the spotlight in this STEM program. Come talk to professional geologists and rock experts about their awesome rocks! Bring in an interesting rock to identify and share and explore the science of geology! Ages 6-12. No Registration.
Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for adults.
Ages 7-12. More than a battle with foam darts, kids develop teamwork, problem-solving, and sportsmanship skills. Bring gear and equipment, and we will supply the ammo.
Art on the Avenue is a multicultural arts festival held in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia, celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October. Every year, thousands of visitors stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, Alexandria, between Bel…
How are cemeteries preserved? Meet the descendants of Frederick Douglass Memorial Cemetery and the Office of Historic Alexandria archaeologists and historians that have come together through a Community History Initiative to interpret and preserve the Frederick Douglass Memorial Cemetery. Alexandria Historical Society…
