Halloween Storytime & Parade!

Fri · Oct 30·4 PM – 5 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Are you brave enough to whip up these scary slimes? Make a witch's brew, vampire's bloodbath, or creepy-crawly concoction. Customize the color of your slime and add spooky decor (e.g., eyeball, insects). Recommended for school-age children, ages 6-12. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please make a separate registration for each…

Fri · Oct 30·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

All Ages. Enjoy an array of exciting games, explore our spooky haunted house, get creative with arts and crafts, indulge in delicious snacks, and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes. A fun-filled event for the whole family!

Fri · Oct 30·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. · Alexandria

Get dressed up and join us for a goblin good time. Festivities will include a costume parade, carnival games, moon bounce, arts and crafts, spooky stories, and more! This fun-filled spooky festival is fit for the entire family.

Fri · Oct 30·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Visit the John Marshall Seed Library to pick up a few packets of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds for your garden. Many of our seeds are from 2024 and prior, but you may find old favorites or discover new ones! Have extra seeds? Consider donating them! Bring donated seeds to the Information Desk or leave packets…

Thu · Oct 29·4 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

At least one child in each group must be age 3-5, but siblings may also attend. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Children's Desk. Special theme: Oct. 29 -- Halloween

Thu · Oct 29·11 AM – 11:40 AM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

We'll get ready for the big day with stories, songs, and a few surprises. Kids are invited to wear costumes today if they'd like to, but it's not required. This program is designed for 2, 3, 4 and 5 year olds, though younger siblings are welcome to join in the fun.

Thu · Oct 29·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

This lapsit story and song time is for the youngest patrons and their caregivers. Age birth - 17 months with adult. Please register children only. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Wed · Oct 28·3 PM – 3:30 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Welcome to our afternoon Baby Storytime for babies with caregivers! Build community through stories, music, and playtime. For ages 0-18 months with caregiver. Registration is preferred. Please register only the child aged 0-18 months and include their age (months) on the registration form.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 11 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2 · Falls Church

Playdate cafe is our regular weekly time for kids and adults to enjoy free-play and socialize in an informal setting - blocks, cars, puppets, music, and more. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. Enjoy the company of other quilters at this bee-style drop-in. No instruction provided.

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM · 11 AM·Centreville Regional Library

Practice your English in a one-on-one conversation in-person with a library volunteer. Basic English language skills are necessary to participate. Adults. Registration required. Students may register for one session a week.