"Plein Air Painting", Free Demo by Raj KC

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 23·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

One-on-one reading sessions with teen volunteers in Dolley Madison Library meeting rooms, using provided or personal books; registration required, ages 4–11.

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.

Fri · Oct 23·Peirce Mill is located at 2401 Tilden St NW Washington, D.C. 20008

Guided 1.5‑mile hike at Peirce Mill retraces Theodore Roosevelt’s rugged trails through uneven, steep terrain, for ages 10 and up.