Hispanic Heritage Art Party: Salvadoran Folk Art

Thu · Oct 1·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Richard Byrd Library — Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2 · Springfield

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement activities for active tots and twos. Have fun together while building an early literacy foundation. Ages 18 - 35 months with an adult. No registration required.

Thu · Oct 1·Arlington County

Families. Join us at the park! You can meet a naturalist or historian at one of our neighborhood parks to discover the nature and history of Arlington. The staff person may bring hands-on learning items, artifacts or activities. Cancelled if raining.

Thu · Oct 1·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Ages 3 to 5 years. Preschool programs are offered throughout the year at both Gulf Branch and Long Branch Nature Centers. The theme for preschool programs is repeated during the month, so please register for only one session at each nature center per month. Caretakers must stay with their child during the program.

Thu · Oct 1·Kings Park Library · Burke

Display your favorite collection in one of our children's display cases! Whether its something you've collected--rocks, trading cards, figurines, rubber ducks--or something you've created--Lego builds, drawings, sculptures, photos--you can display your favorite things for two weeks in our display case for everyone to s…

Wed · Sep 30·5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Hidden Pond Nature Center Location, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, VA 22152

(3-Adult) Step into the park after dark and discover what comes alive when the lights go out. As the sun sets, participants will explore a nighttime world of nocturnal wildlife, uncovering the adaptations that help animals navigate, hunt, and survive in the dark while observing how the park transforms after hours.

Sat · Oct 3·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Richard Byrd Library · Springfield

Join us in the children's area for a storytime designed for families with children ages birth to five. No registration required.

Wed · Oct 7·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Richard Byrd Library — Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2 · Springfield

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for preschoolers. Have fun together while building early literacy skills and school-readiness. Ages 3-5 years with an adult. No registration required.

Thu · Oct 1·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

To celebrate the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Care full Knit and Crochet has created a handcraft display representing our continued care for our historic and diverse community. Please feel free to leave your own handmade scarf on the table near the display. We get together the first and third Thursd…

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. This group meets at Bunnyman Brewing, 9514 Workhouse Way Lorton, VA 22079. New members welcome! Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 11 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Falls Church

Playdate cafe is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music, and more. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. No registration needed. Just drop-in!