2nd Friday: Masquerade

Fri · Oct 9·2 PM – 4 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room · Alexandria

Want to learn watercolor painting but don't know how? Start here! Join other beginners with popular local instructor Anne Heising teaching watercolor basics. Supplies are limited and registration is required. This program is for adults . If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or acc…

Fri · Oct 9·7 PM – 9:30 PM·Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center, 1605 Cameron St. · Alexandria

Ages 18 & up. Get festive and creative at this fun adult social! Participants will create a seasonal fall craft, such as candles, chunky pumpkins, wood décor, and more. Bring a friend and enjoy a cozy evening of creativity and fall vibes.

Fri · Oct 9·Alexandria

The Alexandria Police Department invites faith communities, neighborhood organizations, businesses and community partners to host events during National Faith & Blue Weekend, October 9–12, 2026. Faith & Blue Weekend brings APD’s Public Safety Plan to life, especially its Relationship pillar, by creating meaningful oppo…

Fri · Oct 9·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…

Sat · Oct 10·10 AM – 11:30 PM·Green Spring Gardens Location, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312

(14-Adult) Enjoy a sociable crafting workshop to create an all-season centerpiece that combines two of our favorite things: flowers and teacups. Gather at the Historic House to make a beautiful teacup topiary that will grace a table or mantle for years to come. All materials supplied, including fine china teacup and sa…

Sat · Oct 10·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·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. All materials provided. Registration required. Ages 6-12.

Sat · Oct 10·2 PM – 3 PM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room · Alexandria

See the power of invention and innovation by making your own simple toys. Grades K-6 If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the branch at 703-768-6700 (option 4).

Tue · Oct 6·Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery · Alexandria

Geometric square, square root

Tue · Oct 13·Multiple Exposures Gallery – Studio 7 · Alexandria

Multiple Exposures Gallery is very pleased to present two fine art photography exhibitions by our new member artists: “Living Geometry” by Anice Hoachlander and “What is Left Behind” by Alistair Corden.

Sat · Oct 24·11 AM – 3 PM·Torpedo Factory Art Center · Alexandria

Art Safari returns for a day of hands-on activities for kids and families. Art Center artists will lead budding art enthusiasts through exciting and creative projects on all three floors of the Art Center.