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Sun · Sep 20·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Central Library — Children's Area · Arlington

For families with children of all ages Stop In for Stories is for children of all ages and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays and introduces children to listening skills, picture books, the library, and the joy of reading…

Sun · Sep 20·11 AM – 12 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Meeting Room (E103) · Alexandria

Kingstowne Regional Library presents a sensory-friendly storytime experience in collaboration with Brighter Steps ABA of Northern Virginia. Join us for an inclusive storytime filled with stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, and play designed with sensory needs in mind. Best for ages 2-8, but children of ages and abil…

Sun · Sep 20·1:15 PM – 1:45 PM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Come join us for Sunday Story Time with Ms. Elaina! Tickets are first-come, first-served, and will be distributed at the Children's Desk starting 15 minutes prior to the event. Audience size is limited to 50 to ensure safe and enriching programs. Sunday Story Time has open floor seating and limited chairs. If you atten…

Wed · Sep 23·4:30 PM – 6 PM·Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location, 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003

(8-12 yrs.) Join naturalists for one or all of these weekly explorations of our forest and stream ecosystems. We’ll investigate the natural world through hands-on activities and experiments. Topics will supplement learning towards the VA science SOLs for grades 4-6, while in our outdoors science “lab."This week's theme…

Sat · Sep 26·1 PM – 2 PM·Hidden Oaks Nature Center Location, 7701 Royce Street, Annandale, VA 22003

(All Ages) Families are invited to join a naturalist to stroll and explore along the nature trail. We will roll logs and search the forest floor and other habitats. We’ll learn about safety while being a nature detective. An officer from the community outreach of the local district FCPD will join us in this investigati…

Sun · Sep 20·2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·City of Fairfax Regional Library — City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101A, City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B

In honor of National Hobbit Day on September 22nd (Frodo and Bilbo Baggins' birthdays) we will be making a Hobbit-themed craft. For ages 10 to 14.

Fri · Sep 4·12 PM – 5 PM·Riverbend Park Location, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066

(All Ages) Come stay and play at our Nature Center on select Fridays of every month. Spend time together as a family reading books, making crafts, playing games, exploring natural objects with a microscope, doing puzzles, digging in the sandbox and many more play opportunities. Enjoy a short presentation or read-aloud…

Fri · Sep 4·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Riverbend Park Location, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066

(14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald eagles searching for fish as we paddle through this wildlife-rich section of the Potomac River. This is not a whitewater tour. No previous experience required. Kayaks provided, one person per kayak. Download waiver and bring completed to tour: https…

Fri · Sep 4·6 PM – 7:30 PM·Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Location, Visitor Center & Amphitheater, Chantilly, VA 20151

(4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill with primitive fire bows and modern fire-making techniques. Use your new skills to roast some s'mores at the end. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.