STEM Fun: Magnetic Blocks

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·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Calling all families, besties, fur babies, gremlins, monsters, witches, and goblins—big and small! Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest! Bring us your scariest, spookiest, most wickedly spine‑tingling evil laugh. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 23rd, scan the QR code or visit Capitol V…

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 17·9 AM – 11 AM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Make learning Spanish an exciting 8-week adventure for your child! Brought to you by Go Spanish Now, our fully immersive program is designed to spark joy in learning, build confidence, and help children start speaking Spanish naturally. Through engaging games, music, and interactive activities led by experienced native…

Mon · Oct 19·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Mount Rainier

Thu · Oct 15·11 AM – 11:45 AM·Mount Rainier Nature Center, 4701 31st Place, Mount Rainier, MD

Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery. — Introduce your toddler to the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery. Each Toddler Time session features a unique theme focused on animals…

Wed · Oct 21·3 PM – 5 PM·Mount Rainier

Sat · Oct 17·1 PM – 3 PM·Wheaton Library

Registration is required. Space is limited. Join us for an introductory robotics program presented by two Walter Johnson High School juniors! As technology continues to shape our world, skills in STEM—especially robotics, AI, and engineering—are becoming increasingly essential. At the same time, learning these skills c…

Mon · Sep 21·10 AM – 4:30 PM·Oxon Hill

The on-site caseworker is not able to assist with Social Security benefits. Walk-in clients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mon · Sep 21·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Beltsville

Mon · Sep 21·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Surratts-Clinton

Mon · Sep 21·10:30 AM · 12:30 PM·New Carrollton

This class will run from September 14 - November 16, 2026 and is open to adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Participants should be comfortable in groups of up to 15 people, advocate for any self-care needs, follow directions, and demonstrate respectful, safe behavior at all times. Careg…