Take the Turkey Dip!

Sat · Nov 21·6 PM – 9 PM·Franconia Rec Center Location, 6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA , VA 22310

Skate and dance to western hits on the gym floor at Franconia Rec Center, with a live DJ, denim and cowboy hat dress code, $10 tickets, all ages.

Sat · Nov 21·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Yarn Storm at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library collects handmade or store‑bought scarves, hats and mittens for Alexandria's Community Lodgings, ages 13 and up.

Sat · Nov 21·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.

Sat · Nov 21·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Pick up vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seed packets at John Marshall Library, including 2025 and older varieties, and donate extras at the information desk.

Fri · Nov 20·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Foam‑dart battles at Patrick Henry Recreation Center let participants develop teamwork, problem‑solving and sportsmanship, with gear brought by players and ammo supplied, for ages 7–12.

Sat · Nov 21·Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA 22204

Family-friendly skating session at Thomas Jefferson Community Center on select Saturdays through spring 2027.

Fri · Nov 20·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

At Lubber Run, participants walk the track, answer trivia after each lap, and perform bonus exercises for wrong answers in a mind‑body challenge.

Fri · Oct 23·4 PM – 9 PM·Oakmont Rec Center Location, 3200 Jermantown Rd, Oakton, VA 22124

Haunted Mini Golf at Oakmont Rec Center offers trick‑or‑treat prizes at every hole, food trucks, popcorn and games; $15 online, $18 door, all ages.

Fri · Oct 23·5 PM – 8 PM·Frying Pan Farm Park Location, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

Trick-or-treat on the farm with farm animals, crafts, games, and a decorated farmhouse tour, in one‑hour slots at Frying Pan Farm Park, for ages 2 and up.

Fri · Oct 23·6:30 PM – 8 PM·Hidden Pond Nature Center Location, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, VA 22152

Evening campfire at Hidden Pond Nature Center features nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations and s’mores, all ages.