Fun Friday

Fri · Oct 9·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Fri · Oct 16·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Fri · Oct 30·John Marshall Library · Alexandria

Visit the John Marshall Seed Library to pick up a few packets of vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seeds for your garden. Many of our seeds are from 2024 and prior, but you may find old favorites or discover new ones! Have extra seeds? Consider donating them! Bring donated seeds to the Information Desk or leave packets…

Fri · Oct 30·11 AM – 12 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Come to the library for not-too-spooky Halloween stories and show off your costume before the night's big event! For children birth to 5 years old, with an adult. No registration necessary!

Fri · Oct 30·6 PM – 7 PM·Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. · Alexandria

Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum Explore the sinister side of medicine on the Apothecary Museum's Poisons Tour. This one-hour tour explores several different types of poisons, their historic uses at the Apothecary, and what we know today. Recommended for adults.

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

All Ages. Enjoy an array of exciting games, explore our spooky haunted house, get creative with arts and crafts, indulge in delicious snacks, and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes. A fun-filled event for the whole family!

Sat · Oct 3·10:30 AM – 11:45 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Rooted in the classical teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra, this free beginner-to-intermediate class builds upon foundational yoga postures while offering opportunities to explore more challenging variations. The class includes sun salutations, held postures, breathwork, meditation, and guided relaxation. Beginners are wel…

Sat · Oct 3·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Gather with like-minded language learners to practice your French language skills. There will be no formal instruction.

Sat · Oct 3·2 PM – 3 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Learn about the art process that brought you favorites like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and make your own works of art for the fall season.

Sat · Oct 3·3 PM – 4 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

¡Bienvenidos, mis amigos! Are you looking to improve your Spanish speaking skills with like-minded individuals? Join us for Spanish Conversation Club, with a new topic each month! This club is most beneficial to participants with at least a basic knowledge of Spanish, and all skill levels are welcome. Contact mzimmerma…