Fun with Pumpkins

Sat · Oct 31·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

Live owl encounter and biology talk reveal owls' keen senses and night‑time adaptations at Gulf Branch Nature Center, ages 12 and up.

Sat · Oct 31·Arlington County

Ghost Stories Campfire (Arlington County) — Stories, animal guests, games, songs and provided S’mores around the Long Branch or Gulf Branch fire ring, all ages.

Sat · Oct 31·10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Inclusive storytime with lowered lighting, soft music, movement and conversation encourages sensory engagement in the Quincy Room, Central Library — for all ages.

Sat · Oct 31·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room · Arlington

Costumed participants enjoy Halloween Storytime with themed read-alouds, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards, introducing listening skills and picture books at Aurora Hills Library’s Eads Room, all ages.

Tue · Nov 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Glencarlyn Library · Arlington

Crafty Kids at Glencarlyn Library offers arts exploration, seasonal Hispanic, Native American, and winter crafts with all materials provided, no registration, first‑come, first‑served seating, ages 5–10.

Thu · Nov 5·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Shirlington Library — Campbell Room · Arlington

Explore Eastern Woodland indigenous cultures and craft a corn husk doll at Shirlington Library’s Campbell Room, first‑come, first‑served, for all ages.

Fri · Oct 30·4 PM – 9 PM·Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA

Mini Golf course and Climb UPton transformed into haunted Halloween attractions at Upton Hill Regional Park — all ages.

Sat · Oct 24·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

A short walk along the stream restoration project showcases local watershed conservation efforts at Gulf Branch Nature Center.

Sat · Oct 24·Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

Weekend Hours: Registration Help (Lubber Run Community Center) — DPR staff provide assistance with class and camp registration.

Sat · Oct 24·Fort Scott Park, 2800 Ft Scott Drive, · Arlington

Invasive plant removal at Fort Scott Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.