iFly School Break Trip

Mon · Nov 2·2 PM – 3 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Memory training session shares effective, easy-to-use techniques and additional improvement tips, held in Dolley Madison Library meeting room; registration required, for ages 18 and up.

Mon · Nov 2·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Conference Room · McLean

Crochet Club (Dolley Madison Library, Dolley Madison Conference Room) — Learn new techniques, work on projects, exchange ideas, enjoy yarn crafting with skill levels; ages 13 and up.

Mon · Nov 2·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.

Mon · Nov 2·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Catch Pokémon hidden in the library’s children’s room and get a Pokédex stamp for ages 12 and under.

Sat · Oct 31·5 PM – 8 PM·Old Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Live music, games, food, contests and candy fill the Old Firehouse Center for a Halloween costume celebration, free admission, for all ages.

Sat · Oct 31·4 PM – 6 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Chinese Culture Club (Dolley Madison Library, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2) — Chinese history, art, music, culture through bilingual activities; levels welcome, registration required, ages 13 and up.

Sat · Oct 31·10 AM – 12 PM·McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101

Pumpkin Flower Decorating class at McLean Community Center lets families arrange fall flowers inside pumpkins for a take‑home centerpiece, $10 (district $8), ages 4+, registration required.

Fri · Oct 23·11 AM – 1 PM·McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101

Chef Joel demonstrates making Persian Muhammara with Za’atar flatbread, Swedish smoked salmon croquettes, Japanese mushroom tartlets, Peruvian empanadas, and Greek honey‑whipped feta at McLean Community Center.

Fri · Oct 23·7 PM – 9:30 PM·Old Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

Live DJ spins tunes on an open dance floor with refreshments at Old Firehouse for ages 10–12; $35, $25 MCC residents, $15 OFC ASP members, registration required.