32nd Annual Art Safari

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 11 AM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0-18 months with an adult. Register for a reminder, walk-ins welcome.

Sat · Oct 24·2 PM – 3 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Do you love books and stories and talking about them? Come join us for the Story Project Book Club ! The Story Project Book Club meets once a month and is designed for book lovers in grades K-3. We'll have read-alouds and talk about what we've read together: What did you like (or not like!) about the book? What surpris…

Sat · Oct 24·2 PM – 3 PM·Winkler Botanical Preserve, Alexandria, VA

Join a Naturalist as we read the book Hiking Day, by Anne Rockwell. We'll take a little hike of our own following the story. This free program is geared toward young families. Meet on the Catherine Lodge Porch.

Sat · Oct 24·5 PM – 9 PM·Franconia Rec Center Location, 6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA , VA 22310

Calling all gliding ghouls — our spooky Family Skate and Dance Night will be skele-fun for the whole family! Become entranced as the Franconia Rec Center gym transforms into a frightfully fun rink for your Halloween enjoyment.Come out to skele-skate with friends or simply dance to the monster mash. Dress in your best c…

Sat · Oct 24·2 PM – 3 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Create your own suncatcher with mason jar rings and twine. Add color using one of our designs - or design your own unique pattern! For children ages 5 and older. Registration required!

Fri · Oct 23·6:30 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.

Fri · Oct 23·4 PM – 5 PM·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. Ages 13-18. All materials provided. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Limited supplies.

Sun · Oct 25·1:15 PM – 2:15 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Calling all builders! Drop in to flex your design muscle with our huge stash of Legos. We provide the bricks, you bring the creativity. Ages 6-12.

Tue · Oct 6·Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery · Alexandria

Geometric square, square root

Fri · Oct 9·7 PM – 10 PM·Torpedo Factory Art Center · Alexandria

Join us for October’s 2nd Friday Masquerade at the Torpedo Factory! Enjoy spooky music, seasonal treats, and open studios. Celebrate the season with a masquerade-inspired craft and artful surprises around every corner.

Tue · Oct 13·Multiple Exposures Gallery – Studio 7 · Alexandria

Multiple Exposures Gallery is very pleased to present two fine art photography exhibitions by our new member artists: “Living Geometry” by Anice Hoachlander and “What is Left Behind” by Alistair Corden.