Pins and Needles: Crochet

Wed · Nov 4·11 AM – 5 PM·Clearwater Nature Center, 11401 Thrift Rd, Clinton, MD 20735

Artist Carving Colin carves two new wood sculptures live at Clearwater Nature Center, supported by the Maryland State Arts Council.

Wed · Nov 4·1 PM – 2 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Conference Room · Alexandria

Martha Washington Library hosts a knitting, crochet, needlepoint group where participants bring projects, work at their own pace, and share craft company, for ages 18 and up.

Wed · Nov 4·5 PM – 6 PM·Surratts-Clinton

Freestyle lego building session at Surratts‑Clinton offers plenty of pieces for imaginations to lead, ages 5–12.

Wed · Nov 4·6 PM – 7 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Learn to knit with experienced knitters, all supplies provided, meeting weekly on Wednesdays, participants may start any week, for ages 3–18.

Sat · Nov 14·2 PM – 3 PM·Accokeek

Make sunflower bead bracelets with step‑by‑step guidance, celebrating Indigenous Peoples Heritage month in Accokeek, for ages 5–12.

Wed · Nov 4·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Create a one‑of‑a‑kind decoupage pumpkin with provided pumpkins, napkins and mod podge, then take home your finished seasonal décor, for ages 18 and up.

Thu · Nov 5·2 PM – 3 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Make and play with custom‑colored play dough, mixing and kneading from scratch before free play, at Sherwood Regional Library’s meeting room, registration required, for ages 3–5.

Fri · Oct 23·2 PM – 5:30 PM·Bowie, Auditorium

Video games, crafts, and other fun activities after school at Bowie Auditorium, for ages 13–18.

Fri · Oct 23·3:30 PM – 5 PM·Bowie

Sew it Seams: Learn the Basics (Bowie) — Teens learn sewing machine basics with all materials provided, no experience required, ages 13–18.

Fri · Oct 23·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Bowie

Teen poets, storytellers, and listeners perform at an open mic curated by Patrick Washington, featuring Prince George’s County Youth Poet Laureate and Poet Ambassadors, Bowie, for ages 13–18.