The Hearth’s Embrace

Sun · Nov 1·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Visit the John Marshall Seed Library to pick up a few packets of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds for your garden. Many of our seeds are from 2025 and prior, but you may find old favorites or discover new ones! Have extra seeds? Consider donating them! Bring donated seeds to the Information Desk or leave packets…

Sun · Nov 1·10 AM – 2 PM·Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron St. · Alexandria

Ages 6-12. Come join us for brunch, kids’ style! Parents get a chance to run errands or go enjoy brunch in downtown Alexandria while kids enjoy themed days filled with games, crafts, and yes, brunch!

Sun · Nov 1·1 PM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Sun · Nov 1·1 PM – 2 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Scott Mathews has been studying the "37 postures of Chen Man-Ching" for more than 20 years. This style is also known as the Chen Short Form or the Yang Short Form. While this style has its roots in martial arts, the form is taught as a method of meditation and relaxation. The form emphasizes posture, relaxation, and sm…

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.

Sat · Oct 24·11 AM – 3 PM·Torpedo Factory Art Center · Alexandria

Art Safari returns for a day of hands-on activities for kids and families. Art Center artists will lead budding art enthusiasts through exciting and creative projects on all three floors of the Art Center.