Learn to Letterbox: Halloween Edition

Mon · Oct 12·10 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 · Oct 12·12 PM – 1 PM·Cherrydale Library — Loft · Arlington

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Mon · Oct 12·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

In a relaxed and collaborative learning place, receive answers on how to empty the trash in your emails and text messages, manage Google Documents, and save documents and photos. Must schedule an individual twenty-minute appointment with Albert Santiago, a volunteer with general computer, iPad and wireless phone techno…

Mon · Oct 12·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Calling all families, besties, fur babies, gremlins, monsters, witches, and goblins—big and small! Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest! Bring us your scariest, spookiest, most wickedly spine‑tingling evil laugh. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 23rd, scan the QR code or visit Capitol V…

Mon · Oct 12·2 PM – 2:45 PM·Shirlington Library — Campbell Room · Arlington

For families with babies 0-12 months Bond with your baby through songs, rhymes, and games! Stay after the program to connect with other parents and caregivers of babies. NO REGISTRATION. First-come, first-served seating.​ For more information, contact 703-228-6545.

Mon · Oct 12·4 PM – 4:45 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

For families with children ages 3-6 Tales Together is for children 3-6 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of r…

Tue · Oct 13·Langston Brown, 2121 N Culpeper St, 22207 · Arlington

What do birds do all day? Where do they sleep at night? What happens to them when it rains or snows? Come learn about a day in the life of a common songbird and how you can help our feathery neighbors thrive. Presented by Arlington Park Naturalist Gabby Hrycyshyn.

Sun · Sep 20·12 PM – 3 PM·Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria, VA

On the third Sunday of every month, explore the first floor of Carlyle House at your own pace. Docents will be available throughout the house to answer questions. $5 per person (children under 5 are free) Tickets can only be purchased the day of in...

Mon · Sep 21·8 AM – 9:30 AM·Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA

With Fairfax County schools closed, why not be an early bird and join NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist to search for migrating warblers, a family of small insect-eating birds that often display striking plumage! While some warblers remain in our area...

Tue · Sep 22·10:15 AM – 11:30 AM·Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA

Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark Botanical Gardens' 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each 75-minute walk will be over uneven, hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting...