Rain Barrel Workshop

Sun · Nov 8·Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 · Arlington

Closeup encounter with the eastern garter snake and other local snakes, guided by a bilingual naturalist at Long Branch Nature Center.

Sun · Nov 8·Arlington County

Guided forest bathing walk with Jane Stubbs, slow‑paced nature immersion ending with al fresco tea and snacks.

Sun · Nov 8·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Central Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Storytime with read-alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays introduces listening skills and picture books at the Central Library Children’s Area, all ages.

Sun · Nov 8·1 PM – 4:30 PM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington

Modern and strategy board games played in Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, with experienced players offering instruction and first‑come, first‑served seating, adults 18+.

Sat · Nov 7·Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA

Decorate a fall table runner for the holidays at Arlington Mill Community Center.

Mon · Nov 9·Arlington Mill, 909 South Dinwiddie Street, 22204

Sandra Phillips demonstrates creating a silver‑bell holiday card with a red ribbon using Prismacolor colored pencils at Arlington Mill.

Mon · Nov 9·3 PM – 4 PM·Columbia Pike Library — Drew Room · Arlington

Papercrafts, journaling, and snacks in the Drew Room let teens create collages, junk journals, zines, or color while hanging out, for ages 11–17.

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.