Art Class for Kids

Mon · Sep 14·Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22030

This program introduces children ages 2 - 5 to the joy of the arts through engaging, age-appropriate live performances and experiences. Performances take place two Mondays per month.Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.

Mon · Sep 14·10 AM – 11 AM·Green Spring Gardens Location, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312

(Adults) Bring your baby and learn about the health benefits of early exposure to the outdoors. Learn how to create a nature-based play environment and simple activities for you and your baby to enjoy the outdoors safely. Take a walk with a naturalist. Intended for parents or caretakers of children under two.

Mon · Sep 14·10 AM – 11 AM·Courthouse Library — Children's Area · Arlington

For families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math! No registration required. Attendance is first-come, first-served until event capacity is reached. Please call 703-228-3352 or email Lib-Co…

Mon · Sep 28·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Richard Byrd Library — Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2 · Springfield

Create paper squishies! Materials provided but bring your imagination. Ages 5 - 12.

Sun · Sep 13·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Hidden Pond Nature Center Location, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, VA 22152

(8-Adult) Participants in this introductory session will practice John Muir Law's "I notice, I wonder, it reminds me of" nature journaling strategy to hone their observational skills and then learn different approaches to recording their observations on the page using images, words, and numbers. The objective is to con…

Wed · Sep 16·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Richard Byrd Library — Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2 · Springfield

Introduction to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) topics: a fun, hands-on program designed to encouage tinkering, learning and imagination! Ages 3 - 5 with adult. No registration required.

Wed · Sep 16·5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Hidden Pond Nature Center Location, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, VA 22152

(3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects are on the menu. Help our naturalist care for and feed the nature center's animals.

Thu · Sep 3·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Dolley Madison Library — Dolley Madison Meeting Room 1, Dolley Madison Meeting Room 2 · McLean

Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for Crafty Club, a special program for kids who enjoy making things! This month we'll be making a 3D layer art scene. This craft is designed for ages 9-13. Please register each child individually. All supplies provided

Thu · Sep 3·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library · Alexandria

Join us for a discussion of West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. This group meets at Bunnyman Brewing, 9514 Workhouse Way Lorton, VA 22079. New members welcome! Adults.

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 2 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library — Herndon Fortnightly Maker Lab

Come work on your own quilting projects with other members of the community or help with charity quilting projects. No registration needed. Just drop-in!

Fri · Sep 4·10 AM – 12 PM·Kings Park Library — Kings Park Meeting Room · Burke

Practice your English conversation skills in a friendly and encouraging group. Limited to the first 14 attendees. Adults.