(8-Adult) Discover how to turn simple looking paper strips into beautiful works of art. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is perfect for anyone who loves crafts and wants to try something new. Students learn how to roll, shape, and glue strips to create beautiful sunflower frames. $30 supply fee payable at class.
(12-Adult) Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills. This program for beginners starts with a bird identification discussion. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Kingstowne Regional Library presents a sensory-friendly storytime experience in collaboration with Brighter Steps ABA of Northern Virginia. Join us for an inclusive storytime filled with stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, and play designed with sensory needs in mind. Best for ages 2-8, but children of ages and abil…
On the third Sunday of every month, explore the first floor of Carlyle House at your own pace. Docents will be available throughout the house to answer questions. $5 per person (children under 5 are free) Tickets can only be purchased the day of in...
Join us for our first Makerspace program for adults! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of using a sewing machine while creating a simple drawstring bag. No sewing experience is necessary—this class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to learn a new skill. The techniques you learn can be enjoyed as…
Create, decorate, and assemble a paper bird ornament to hang inside an a cereal bird feeder to hang outside. Ages 6 -12. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Limited seating.
Share your projects, tips and ideas, and enjoy the company of other crafters while you do your craft of choice. Any portable handwork is encouraged.
Book journaling is where reading, scrapbooking, and journaling come together! Whether you're a maximalist or a minimalist in how you like to decorate, book journaling is a fun way to keep a record of your reading for the year. Composition notebooks will be available for those who haven't started a book journal. Already…
(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud…
(14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald eagles searching for fish as we paddle through this wildlife-rich section of the Potomac River. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak. Download waiver and bring completed to tour: https…
(4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill with primitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques. Use your new skills to roast some s'mores at the end. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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(5-Adult) Enjoy the beauty of the lakefront at sunset while learning the basics of fishing with a naturalist. Many fish like to come up to eat when the water cools after a hot day, making it a great time to fish with family members and enjoy each other’s company. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older…
