Acorn Racing

Sun · Nov 29·1:15 PM – 1:45 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Sunday Story Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library offers fingerplay and songs, with tickets distributed first‑come, first‑served; audience limited to 50, ages 3–12.

Sun · Nov 29·7:30 PM – 9 PM·Lyceum · Alexandria

Professional Ring 50 magicians perform a holiday magic show at the Lyceum, reviving 19th‑century stage tricks; bring new unwrapped toys for donation, free, all ages.

Sun · Nov 29·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.

Sun · Nov 29·Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

The Alcove Gift Shop displays weekly new unframed 2‑D pieces in bins alongside jewelry, fiber art, wood crafts, ceramics and other 3‑D items by Del Ray Artisans members.

Sat · Nov 28·2 PM – 3 PM·Winkler Botanical Preserve, Alexandria, VA

Reading “Be a Tree!” then hiking around Winkler Botanical Preserve to observe trees, meeting at the Catherine Lodge porch, free.

Sat · Nov 28·2 PM – 3 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Firefighters demonstrate safety tips, discuss lighters and matches, and guide family escape planning with activities, Sherwood Regional Library meeting room — for ages 3–10.

Mon · Nov 30·10:15 AM · 11:15 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Fingerplay and songs for infants at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, with tickets required, limited to 50 participants, open floor seating, for ages 0–14 months.

Thu · Oct 29·10 AM – 11 AM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Large Print Area

Small group English conversation class improves basic speaking skills in Reston Regional Library’s Large Print Area, for ages 18 and up.

Thu · Oct 29·10 AM – 12 PM·Chantilly Regional Library — Chantilly Conference Room

Eight-week class at Chantilly Regional Library’s conference room prepares participants for English and Civics sections of the U.S. Citizenship Exam, with materials provided for ages 18 and up.

Thu · Oct 29·10 AM – 11 AM·Thomas Jefferson Library — Thomas Jefferson Group Study Room · Falls Church

Library volunteer offers hands‑on tech help in the Thomas Jefferson Group Study Room, devices welcome, for adults.