LARC Family Back to Rec Night

Fri · Sep 18·Fort Hunt Park - Pavilion A, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

Come to Fort Hunt on September 18 at 7:30 PM for a special screening of The Great Escape at Pavilion A! Every Friday in September, a new movie will screen. In lieu of previews, a park ranger will deliver a talk about how each movie connects to Fort Hunt’s twentieth century history and this year’s sub-theme of science a…

Fri · Sep 18·8 AM – 5 PM·Voter Registration Office, 132 N. Royal St. · Alexandria

September 18 is the first day to vote early in person for the November 3 General Election. The Voter Registration Office is open from 8am to 5pm. For all in-person early voting hours, as well as information on voting by mail, please check the website referenced below.

Fri · Sep 18·8:30 AM – 5 PM·Lyceum · Alexandria

Alexandria Forum: Nothing But Independence The American Revolution in Virginia was more than a war – it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. From the creation of the Fairfax Resolves to the hometown of George Washington, Alexandria and this region played a unique role in the birth of the new nation. The Alex…

Sat · Sep 19·10 AM – 11 AM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Join us for our first makerspace activity for teens: the earthquake-resistant building challenge! Our hands-on engineering challenge will teach teens about the importance of the environment when designing architecture, and what types of structures tend to be the most stable in this type of natural disaster. We will pro…

Sat · Sep 19·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Miss Lisa has members of Alexandria's public safety agencies joining her for a very special story time today. Immediately following this event stop by the front of the library for the Black Family Reunion.Free food, t-shirts, music, dancing, a ventriloquist, and more! All the details can be found at alexlibraryva.org/b…

Sat · Sep 19·1 PM – 2 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for our first maker space activity for school age kids. In this program you will get hands on experience designing Tabletop Soccer, Space Helmets and Trains from cardboard using a Chomp Saw. All materials will be provided. Ages 6-11.

Thu · Sep 3·5 PM – 7 PM·City of Alexandria

Join us for Historic Happy Hours as we deep dive into history in a fun setting throughout the city! Learn about tavern entertainment in the late 18th and early 19th centuries presented by Jim Holloway, Interpretive Program Coordinator. Join us at Ramparts at 1700 Fern St. Alexandria, VA 22302

Sun · Sep 6·2 PM – 5 PM·Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. · Alexandria

Every Sunday afternoon this summer, guests can learn from and be inspired by the museum's Jr. Docents--students 4th grade and older. In addition to stationed tours, Jr. Docents offer additional hands-on activities and a chocolate-making demonstration. Every Sunday, June 21 through Labor Day weekend 2-5 p.m., included i…

Tue · Sep 8·5:30 PM – 7 PM·Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive · Alexandria

Alexandria centenarians who choose to participate in the presentation will receive a certificate honoring their lifetime experiences and achievements.