DIY Suncatchers

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 11 AM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0-18 months with an adult. Register for a reminder, walk-ins welcome.

Sat · Oct 24·2 PM – 3 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Do you love books and stories and talking about them? Come join us for the Story Project Book Club ! The Story Project Book Club meets once a month and is designed for book lovers in grades K-3. We'll have read-alouds and talk about what we've read together: What did you like (or not like!) about the book? What surpris…

Sat · Oct 24·5 PM – 9 PM·Franconia Rec Center Location, 6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA , VA 22310

Calling all gliding ghouls — our spooky Family Skate and Dance Night will be skele-fun for the whole family! Become entranced as the Franconia Rec Center gym transforms into a frightfully fun rink for your Halloween enjoyment.Come out to skele-skate with friends or simply dance to the monster mash. Dress in your best c…

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 12 PM·Cameron Run Regional Park · Alexandria

All Ages. Join our 2nd Annual 5K Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run to honor survivors, remember loved ones, and raise awareness. Open to all fitness levels, participants can walk, run, or cheer while supporting the cause.

Fri · Oct 23·4 PM – 5 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Join us in making Halloween themed slime! Use your creativity and learn the science behind how slime is made. Ages 13-18. All materials provided. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Limited supplies.

Mon · Oct 26·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Come create your own comic, talk about your favorite graphic novel, or just sit and draw for a while!

Wed · Oct 28·6 PM – 7 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Join us for a spoooooooooky craft where you get to choose a crystal to weave into a beautiful and wearable piece, while learning all about different kinds of crystals and what they mean. 👻 Supplies is limited, so be sure to register and save a seat! 🔮 If you are registered but unable to attend, please cancel your reg…

Fri · Oct 23·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Ages 7-12. Duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to fun! This instructor-led program teaches safe dodgeball skills using gatorskin balls, with teams organized by age and skill level.

Fri · Sep 25·10 AM – 5 PM·Reston Regional Library — Reston Meeting Room 1 , Reston Meeting Room 2

What can we say that hasn’t been said? We’ve got books. You’ve got needs. Let’s do this! Shop our Big Fall Book Sale for gently used books in all genres. Prices are low and quality is high. We restock every day so you get multiple chances to hunt for that one book in the series you just haven’t found yet! (Still can’t…

Fri · Sep 25·10 AM · 11 AM·Centreville Regional Library

Practice your English in a one-on-one conversation in-person with a library volunteer. Basic English language skills are necessary to participate. Adults. Registration required. Students may register for one session a week.