Gobble Gobble Cooking Demo Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring the whole family to OFC Ignite, the newly reimagined monthly family play experience at OFC! Drop in to enjoy ping pong, board games, arcade games, refreshments, the Sensory Room, food, and more. Each Saturday, Ignite features a special theme. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Get into the holiday spirit while learning how to make tasty seasonal treats and festive favorites!
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Stories, songs, rhymes and dancing with toy animal friends while participants wear pajamas and bring a stuffed companion for ages 10 and under.
Live model drawing session with mixed gesture and long poses at McLean Project for the Arts; drop‑in $20, series $105 (MCC residents $95).
One‑on‑one device help offered in Dolley Madison Library’s Meeting Room 2, bring personal gadgets for troubleshooting, ages 18 and up.
A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.
Family Fun Bingo at the Old Firehouse Center features bingo games, light refreshments, and prize selections; tickets $30, $20 for MCC district residents, registration required.
Daisy and Raven, therapy dogs, welcome readers for 15‑minute reading sessions in Dolley Madison Library Rooms 1 and 2; bring a book, register, arrive early, for ages 5–10.
Chef Joel demonstrates making Persian Muhammara with Za’atar flatbread, Swedish smoked salmon croquettes, Japanese mushroom tartlets, Peruvian empanadas, and Greek honey‑whipped feta at McLean Community Center.
Live DJ spins tunes on an open dance floor with refreshments at Old Firehouse for ages 10–12; $35, $25 MCC residents, $15 OFC ASP members, registration required.
Free creative writing workshop teaches new skills and publishes participants' work in the Sparks Anthology, Dolley Madison Library conference room, ages 13–18.
Holiday gingerbread house decorating at McLean Community Center supplies a pre-built house, frosting, toppings, and light refreshments; $50/$40 for MCC residents, for ages 16 and under.
Old Firehouse Center hosts a haunted masquerade with a live DJ, open dance floor, and light refreshments, ages 12–14, $35/$25 MCC residents, $15 OFC ASP members.
Borisevich Duo performs chamber music at McLean Community Center, featuring pianist Margarita Loukachkina, violinist Nikita Borisevich, and their prodigy son, 90‑minute classical masterworks, tickets $20/$15/$10, all ages.
