Writers' Group: Creative Writers' Initiative

Thu · Nov 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Oxon Hill

Stories, songs, and fingerplays delight babies at Ready 2 Read Storytime in Oxon Hill, for ages 5 and under.

Thu · Nov 5·11:15 AM – 11:45 AM·Oxon Hill

Half-hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays at Oxon Hill, nurturing reading love and creativity, for ages 5 and under.

Thu · Nov 5·The Nature Center and Planetarium is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW Washington, D.C. 20015. Meet on the front porch.

Ranger‑led 2‑mile hike in Rock Creek Park Nature Center explores fall colors and the science of leaf color change, with a steep but manageable climb.

Thu · Nov 5·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 · Oct 23·1 PM – 2 PM·Accokeek

Stories, music, and activities for ages 0‑3, including early‑intervention students, offered at Accokeek on a first‑come, first‑served basis.

Fri · Oct 23·2 PM – 5:30 PM·Bowie, Auditorium

Video games, crafts, and other fun activities after school at Bowie Auditorium, for ages 13–18.

Fri · Oct 23·3:30 PM – 5 PM·Bowie

Sew it Seams: Learn the Basics (Bowie) — Teens learn sewing machine basics with all materials provided, no experience required, ages 13–18.