Nerf the Turf

Fri · Nov 20·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Foam‑dart battles at Patrick Henry Recreation Center let participants develop teamwork, problem‑solving and sportsmanship, with gear brought by players and ammo supplied, for ages 7–12.

Fri · Nov 6·Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Opening reception at Del Ray Artisans Gallery lets visitors meet curators Dale Spivey, Liz Martinez, and the exhibiting artists; free to the public.

Fri · Nov 6·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.

Fri · Nov 6·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 · Nov 6·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Sing, play, dance, and rhyme sessions promote baby development and literacy skills, supported by Friends of the Burke Library, for ages 0–14 months.

Fri · Nov 13·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Instructor leads dodgeball fun with gatorskin balls, organizing age‑ and skill‑based teams for safe play at Patrick Henry Recreation Center, for ages 7–12.

Sat · Nov 14·10 AM – 12 PM·William Ramsay Recreation Center, 5650 Sanger Ave. · Alexandria

Relay races, tug‑of‑war, obstacle courses and team challenges spark friendly competition at William Ramsay Recreation Center, for ages 6 and up.

Fri · Nov 6·Encinitas, California, Encinitas, CA · Washington

Exposure (Encinitas, CA) — Festival, fundraiser, competition and skate clinic featuring world‑renowned skateboarding legends, rising stars and aspiring athletes, championing women’s skateboarding.

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

Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk at Cameron Run Regional Park honors survivors, remembers loved ones, and raises awareness as participants walk, run, or cheer for all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2 PM·See Details · Alexandria

Safe medication drop‑off at Alexandria Police Headquarters, Fire Station 210, Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray, and Walgreens, all ages.