Spooky Tales & Terrariums: Dracula’s Guest

Fri · Oct 30·11 AM – 2 PM·the NatureLab, 7003 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD

Free coworking sessions at the NatureLab offer quiet space, Wi‑Fi, a natural science collection, a Keurig and art supplies.

Fri · Oct 30·12 PM – 1 PM·TPSS Co-op, 201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park, MD

Weekly Friday lunch at TPSS Co‑op picnic tables, bring your own or get food from the Co‑op or nearby businesses, enjoy conversation and community.

Fri · Oct 30·3 PM – 5 PM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

After School (Takoma Park Maryland Library, Program Room) — Program Room provides after‑school activities for students, ages 3–18.

Fri · Oct 30·10 AM – 4 PM·American History Museum, Spark!Lab, First Floor, West Wing · Washington

Inventors workshop at the American History Museum’s Spark!Lab invites ages 6–12 to create, collaborate, test, and experiment using STEM, art, and history.

Thu · Oct 29·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Laurel Leaf, 6919 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD

A 45‑minute reading of W.W. Jacobs’ eerie classic “The Monkey’s Paw” followed by a DIY spooky terrarium you can take home at Laurel Leaf; tickets required.

Wed · Oct 28·3:15 PM – 5 PM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

Mask and Costume Making (Takoma Park Maryland Library, Library Program Room) — Create Halloween masks and costumes; program room also hosts school students during the session; all ages.

Mon · Nov 9·3:15 PM – 4:15 PM·Takoma Park Maryland Library — Library Program Room

Crochet club led by a middle schooler in the Takoma Park Library Program Room, offering beginners practice with peers for ages 3–18.

Fri · Oct 23·1 PM – 6 PM·Art Gallery at Seekers Church, 276 Carroll St NW, Takoma, DC

Juried exhibit of 26 images by 22 artists exploring what it means to be fully human at the Art Gallery at Seekers Church.

Fri · Oct 23·6 PM – 7 PM·People’s Book, 7014-A Westmoreland Ave., Takoma Park, MD

Eric Lichtblau discusses his investigative book American Reich, examining hate‑fueled murders and neo‑Nazi networks, at People’s Book in Takoma Park.