Painting Adventures

Fri · Oct 9·12 PM – 1 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

Join us for an hour of sharing, socializing, and creating! A bullet journal is an analog system that allows you to capture and organize tasks, events, and thoughts efficiently. Fully customizable, it can do as much (or as little) as you'd like and can be used as a reading log, meal planner, habit tracker, scrapbook, an…

Fri · Oct 9·Arlington County

Parent's Night Out returns on select Fridays where you can drop off your kids ages 5-10 for an evening of fun and games!

Fri · Oct 9·Charles Drew Community Center, 3500 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22206

Enjoy inflatables, an open game room, creative crafts and more during this fun, drop-in program for the whole family.

Fri · Oct 9·10 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…

Thu · Oct 8·4 PM – 6 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

Work on your project with other yarn craft lovers; Share your enthusiasm and learn from each other! Join us on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month to connect with other yarn crafters of all skill levels. Bring your knitting, crochet or any portable yarn project or practice with the library's tools. Feel free…

Thu · Oct 8·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Learn to create beautiful, delicate, raised images from one-eighth inch wide paper strips. You’ll use a few basic tools to wind the paper strips into coils, and then create shapes such as flowers, butterflies, animals and abstract shapes to embellish note cards. Beginners and experienced quillers are welcome. Supplies…

Sat · Oct 10·Fairlington Community Center, 3308 South Stafford Street, Arlington, VA

Join us to create a spooky Halloween Lantern to light up your home!

Sun · Oct 4·2700 Art Space, 2700 S. Nelson St., Arlington, VA 22206

YIKES! at SPARK! is a Halloween themed art market on October 4. SPARK! is a fun inclusive outdoor market with handpicked art and food vendors, and programming including poetry, music and art making. Meet your neighbors, build community and be inspired at SPARK! Hang out with us the first Sunday of the month at the new…

Sun · Oct 4·East Falls Church Park, 1730 Roosevelt St., Arlington, VA 22205

Join us at Brandymore Castle to Improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a difference in the great outdoors! Adults, teens, and families ages 8 and up.

Mon · Oct 5·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Participants of all ages are invited to paint rocks for the new Lubber Run Rock Garden. Whether adding a positive message, a fun pattern, or a vibrant splash of color, each rock will contribute to a shared community space. No artistic experience needed—just imagination! Supplies will be provided. Open to all ages: no 5…

Mon · Oct 5·Arlington County

Paint along with a Community Arts Programmer as they present a detailed step-by-step painting demonstration. Picture and supply list will be sent prior to the class.