Skeleton Science

Sat · Oct 3·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Ages 18 to 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, games, crafts, and mini-hikes. Tiny Tot programs are off…

Sat · Oct 3·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.

Sat · Oct 3·10 AM – 1 PM·Sherwood Regional Library · Alexandria

Enjoy a fun-filled day of pumpkin painting, crafts, activities, prizes, and light refreshments for all ages! No registration required. This event is generously sponsored by Fairfax Library Foundation and the Friends of the Sherwood Regional Library. Please note that all materials, prizes, and/or refreshments will be pr…

Sat · Oct 3·10 AM·Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church

Join us for a City-wide clean-up! Help keep The Little City beautiful and our waterways clean. Perfect for families, groups, and individuals who want to make a difference! Be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes. We'll provide all the cleanup gear you need. No registration required.Questions? Em…

Sat · Oct 17·7 PM – 8 PM·Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location, 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003

(5-Adult) Discover the states of matter through dry ice science as we make bubbling concoctions, screaming spoons and Boo bubbles. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult, registered in the program.

Sat · Oct 3·2 PM – 3 PM·Historic Huntley Location, 6918 Harrison Lane, Alexandria, VA

(All Ages) Make and enjoy hand-cranked ice cream as Huntley's Harris family may have done. Discover how the histories of ice cream and Huntley follow a similar path from elite luxury to family fare. Ice well and Historic Huntley House tour included. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay…

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

Read and craft with your friends on the Carlyle House front lawn for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from March-November!

Sun · Sep 20·9:30 AM – 12 PM·Riverbend Park Location, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066

(16-Adult) Early fall is a great time to look for fungi in the woodlands. Learn some categories of local fungi based on shapes and learn tips for drawing in the field. We will try some field sketching too. Your choice of pencil or watercolor. Dress for the weather.

Sun · Sep 20·11 AM – 1 PM·Lake Fairfax Location, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190

(12-Adult) This introductory-level class is perfect for beginners or for those who want to learn how to paddle more efficiently. Learn about different kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and safety gear. On the water learn to move the boat in every direction using different strokes and maneuvers. All kayaks, pa…

Sun · Sep 20·11 AM – 4 PM·Frying Pan Farm Park Location, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and c…