Boardwalk Astronomy

Sat · Oct 10·10 AM – 12 PM·Huntley Meadows Location, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA

(10-Adult) Turtlehead, jewelweed, seed box, cardinal flowers; come see our beautiful fall wetland flowers. Discover how they live and how to draw them.

Sat · Oct 10·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Join us in making Halloween themed slime! Use your creativity and learn the science behind how slime is made. All materials provided. Registration required. Ages 6-12.

Sat · Oct 10·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Give opinions on the Library and community Make friends and socialize Provide reading, listening and watching recommendations Learn about volunteer opportunities and policies Donuts!? The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meets once a month and rotates between Alexandria Library locations. Attendance counts for one hour of com…

Sat · Oct 10·2 PM – 3 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room · Alexandria

See the power of invention and innovation but making your own simple toys. for Grades K-6 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).

Sat · Oct 10·2 PM – 3 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

ARISE Educational Services is an enrichment program for children and adults that blends literacy instruction, yoga, and mindful movement. ARISE Educational Services es un programa de enriquecimiento para niños y adultos que combina instrucción de alfabetización, y movimiento consciente.

Sun · Oct 11·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Explore pumpkins, squash, and gourds with all five senses. Dress for mess! For ages 0 - 3 years. Registration required.

Sun · Oct 11·1:15 PM – 2:15 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Join us the second Sunday of the month for open crafting, relaxing music, and light snacks. Design with Perler beads, create a collage for your room, or just hang out and scribble in a coloring book - the choice is yours! Ages 9-12.

Fri · Oct 9·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Ages 7-12. Duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to fun! This instructor-led program teaches safe dodgeball skills using gatorskin balls, with teams organized by age and skill level.

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…