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Sat · Oct 17·Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 · Arlington

Join us for drawing lessons at the nature center using real specimens and live animals. We will begin our sessions by learning about our subject and you will have an opportunity to take pictures for your own collection of drawing references. Follow step-by-step lessons and learn various drawing techniques with dedicate…

Sat · Oct 17·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Help us catalog the many wonderful plants, fungi and animals that call Gulf Branch stream and park home! We'll use iNaturalist to record and log our observations, and then come back next year after our stream resilience project is complete to see how things have changed!

Sat · Oct 17·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

For families with young children Join us for a special Halloween Family Storytime for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. Costumes are welcome! This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and flannel boards and introduces children to listening s…

Sat · Oct 17·Netherlands Carillon, N Meade St, Arlington, VA 22209

Enjoy sweeping views of Washington, D.C. while guest carillonneurs play free concerts of jazz, pop, and patriotic music on the carillon's 53 bells. Join Park Rangers to learn more about the Netherlands Carillon's history, and it's symbolism of friendship. We recommend bringing lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the perfo…

Thu · Oct 15·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Courthouse Library — Birch Conference Room · Arlington

For kids in Kindergarten - Grade 5 At each kids' club meeting we'll enjoy a different fun activity! This month we're celebrating Halloween by sculpting clay into the most terrifying, creepy creatures we can make. All materials will be provided. Series Schedule: September 17 - Mexican Tin Art October 15 - Creepy Clay Cr…

Fri · Oct 16·2:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

This program is for grades 6-12 Start your weekend with a blast of creativity! Whether you're flying solo or teaming up with friends, come build wild creations, tackle fun challenges, or just kick back and chat. We’ve got the LEGO® bricks—you bring the imagination. NO REGISTRATION. For more information, call Glencarlyn…

Fri · Oct 16·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.

Mon · Sep 21·1 PM – 2:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

In this Intermediate Sewing class, learn how to use the fabric die cut machine to cut fabric and sew a soup bowl cozy. Participants will: Learn how to use the fabric die-cut Work with batting and folding a sewing project inside out to have more professional edges Intermediate sewing programs in The Shop are designed fo…

Mon · Sep 21·2 PM – 3 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

For grades 3-5 Build a catapult with local teens from STEMSters and test how types of energy, air resistance and angles can affect how well your catapult works. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates. Call 703-228-5946 for more information.