Dealing with Mammal Pests in the Garden

Sun · Nov 8·4:30 PM·Huntley Meadows Location, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA

Nighttime owl walk at Huntley Meadows lets participants hear pair‑bonding raptors and possibly spot a barred owl for ages 18 and up.

Sun · Nov 8·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.

Sun · Nov 8·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Pick up vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seed packets at John Marshall Library, including 2025 and older varieties, and donate extras at the information desk.

Sun · Nov 8·10 AM – 12 PM·Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Make it in Metal: Jewelry Making Workshop (Del Ray Artisans Gallery) — Make copper dangle earrings using hammers and stamping tools, $60 member, $70 non-member, plus $15 fee.

Sat · Nov 7·3 PM – 6 PM·Huntley Meadows Location, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA

Play the bird‑themed board game Wingspan and then walk the Huntley Meadows trail to hone birding skills, for ages 12 and up.

Sat · Nov 7·8:30 AM – 12 PM·Alexandria

Hands‑on macroinvertebrate sampling at Angel Park, where volunteers collect and identify aquatic insects with the City’s Stormwater Management staff to assess water quality.

Sat · Nov 14·12 PM – 3 PM·Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria, VA

Geocaching and letterboxing lessons with GPS and mapping activities at Carlyle House Historic Park.

Fri · Oct 23·4 PM – 9 PM·Oakmont Rec Center Location, 3200 Jermantown Rd, Oakton, VA 22124

Haunted Mini Golf at Oakmont Rec Center offers trick‑or‑treat prizes at every hole, food trucks, popcorn and games; $15 online, $18 door, all ages.

Fri · Oct 23·5 PM – 8 PM·Frying Pan Farm Park Location, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

Trick-or-treat on the farm with farm animals, crafts, games, and a decorated farmhouse tour, in one‑hour slots at Frying Pan Farm Park, for ages 2 and up.

Fri · Oct 23·6:30 PM – 8 PM·Hidden Pond Nature Center Location, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, VA 22152

Evening campfire at Hidden Pond Nature Center features nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations and s’mores, all ages.