Family Skate Night

Sat · Nov 21·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Tree-themed preschool session at Gulf Branch Nature Center, caretakers stay with child, ages 3–5.

Sat · Nov 21·Tuckahoe Elementary School, 6550 26th St N, Arlington, VA 22213

Volunteer at Tuckahoe Elementary School to remove invasive plants and protect the local environment.

Sat · Nov 21·10 AM – 12 PM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington

Interactive genealogy workshops guide participants through African American family history research, with beginner and advanced breakout sessions, at Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, free, ages 18+.

Sat · Nov 21·10 AM – 5 PM·Columbia Pike Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Take-and-Make bags with supplies and instructions for ballerina or snowflake crafts are available at the green cart in the Children’s Area, one per child, first‑come, first‑served, all ages.

Fri · Nov 20·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

At Lubber Run, participants walk the track, answer trivia after each lap, and perform bonus exercises for wrong answers in a mind‑body challenge.

Fri · Nov 20·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Foam‑dart battles at Patrick Henry Recreation Center let participants develop teamwork, problem‑solving and sportsmanship, with gear brought by players and ammo supplied, for ages 7–12.

Sat · Nov 21·6 PM – 9 PM·Franconia Rec Center Location, 6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA , VA 22310

Skate and dance to western hits on the gym floor at Franconia Rec Center, with a live DJ, denim and cowboy hat dress code, $10 tickets, all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

A short walk along the stream restoration project showcases local watershed conservation efforts at Gulf Branch Nature Center.

Sat · Oct 24·Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

Weekend Hours: Registration Help (Lubber Run Community Center) — DPR staff provide assistance with class and camp registration.

Sat · Oct 24·Fort Scott Park, 2800 Ft Scott Drive, · Arlington

Invasive plant removal at Fort Scott Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.