Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd,, Burke, VA, United States

Learn about musical instruments in a fun engaging experience that combines the joy of reading with the excitement of music-making. Children will be invited to an instrument petting zoo, where […]

Bubble Dance Party!

Patrick Henry Library 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA, United States

Enjoy a never-ending stream of bubbles while dancing to kid-friendly music! For ages 2 and up, with an accompanying adult. No registration.

Science for Kids – Electricity

City of Fairfax Regional Library 10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA, United States

Student presenters from Technology Youth Empowerment will lead a class introducing circuits. This class is designed for kids ages 9-12 years old. Attendees will use potatoes to light an LED clock (or […]

Pine Cone Snowy Owl Craft

John Marshall Library 6209 Rose Hill Dr, Alexandria, VA, United States

Transform a pine cone into an adorable Snowy Owl. For ages 6 - 12. Registration recommended.

Toil and Trouble Escape Room at Herndon Library

Herndon Fortnightly Library 768 Center St,, Herndon, United States

Your latest Potions exam was atrocious! Can you save your grade and yourself from Snape’s wrath? Can you solve Snape’s riddles in time to get the spell to escape his office? You only have 30 minutes! *Spoiler alert!* Familiarity with entire series is recommended! Participants must be at least 8 years old. Please register each participant separately. […]

Wee Got the Beat at Herndon Library

Herndon Fortnightly Library 768 Center St,, Herndon, United States

Enjoy music, rhymes and movement with music therapist Beth Barbaro. Designed for children with sensory needs, but appropriate for all. Ages 6 months to 5 years with adult. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Library. Registration required. Please register each person who will attend (both children and adults). Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

Kids Can Cook: Yogurt Sundaes

Sherwood Regional Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln, Alexandria, United States

Hungry for a mid-afternoon snack? We will use yogurt and a variety of mix-ins like fruit, agave nectar, chocolate, cereal, and more to customize our own flavorful "sundaes." For children ages 3-11. Registration required. Please register each child individually. Do not register accompanying adults.

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

National Air and Space Museum 6th St. and Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United States

In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to […]

Calendar Collage

Sherwood Regional Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln, Alexandria, United States

Upcycle your 2024 calendar into artwork for the new year. Bring your outdated calendars to transform and swap! For ages 6 - 11. Registration required.

Chess Club for Kids

Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, United States

Learn chess and have fun at the same time! Each club meeting will involve practice games and chess instruction from a student volunteer! Meets every other Friday. The recommended age is 6-12. Beginners are welcome!

New Year’s Family Storytime

City of Fairfax Regional Library 10360 North Street, Fairfax, VA, United States

Happy New Year! Great books, silly rhymes and catchy songs are featured in our Saturday morning time. This program is appropriate for kids of all ages. Registration No registration required.

Sewing Saturday – Felt Winter Owl

Kingstowne Library 6500 Landsdowne Centre Dr,, Alexandria, VA, United States

Come to our first Sewing Saturday - an introduction to hand sewing for elementary-age kids. We will learn basic stitches while making a felt owl. All materials will be provided.  Ages 8-12. Register here