Teen Laser Tag

Chantilly Regional Library 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, United States

Laser tag for teens in grades 8 through 12. Get thrust into a cooperative showdown between teams for the highest score! This high-tech, realistic "battle" action is safe, energizing and fun! Game Coaches will set up the playing field, instruct and ready players for the game and referee the fun! Invite This program is for students in […]

Creepy Crawly Pipe Cleaner Spiders

Thomas Jefferson Library 7415 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA, United States

Get crafty and create your own pipe cleaner spider! Use pipe cleaners/chenille stems to craft a creepy crawly spider of your own to take home. Just in time for the Halloween season, use your creation to scare your friends and family or as a creepy decoration. This is an all-day program running October 25th - 26th. […]

Fall Apple Picking Season is Here

Great Country Farms 34345 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA, United States

When our son was little - and beyond - we'd pack up my mom and the dog and head to Great Country Farms almost every weekend to pick whatever was available Back to School means it is time to pick apples! We have a wide variety of apple trees, so there is something for everyone […]

Trick or Treat Bag Decorating Party!

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

Join us at the library to decorate tote bags for this Halloween- or whenever you want! Use all your art tricks to treat yourself to an awesome bag. Supplies provided, registration required. Ages 6 to 12.

Halloween Block Party

Oakton Library 10304 Lynnhaven Pl,, Oakton, United States

Celebrate Halloween at this outdoor event that will be fun for the whole family. The lot to the left of the library will be closed off and we will play with some outside favorites like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and outdoor games. There will be crafts and other activities as well. Don't forget to wear your costume […]

Event Series Ghost Town

Ghost Town

Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, United States

(All Ages) At this Family-friendly Halloween event, Family members can come in their best costumes to celebrate the holiday with an afternoon packed with fun but not-spooky activities. The Ghost Town includes themed activity areas, train ride, carousel ride, crafts, a bounce house and mini golf. Tickets available online up until two days before the […]

Time Travel Club at Herndon Library

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

Travel back in time with us! Learn about ancient civilizations through trivia and hands-on activities. Ages 6-12, with an adult. Registration is required. Please register only the child attending. Do not register adults. Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.

NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party

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

National Novel Writing Month begins on November 1st, and we're getting ready to write! Come meet your fellow novelists & discuss your strategies for writing 50k words in 30 days. Refreshments will be served. Do you have more questions about NaNoWriMo?  This FAQ has the details you need.

Halloween Carnival

Cherry Hill Park 312 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA, United States

Enjoy the spooktacular Halloween Carnival! This event includes carnival games, inflatables, candy, fall snacks, and more all outdoors in Cherry Hill Park! Compete in the costume contest for an awesome prize! New this year, the final Sunset Cinema will take place after the Halloween Carnival at 7:15 p.m. Grab some dinner and come back to continue the […]

Chantilly High School Haunted House

Chantilly High School 4201 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, United States

Chantilly High School Haunted House Fundraiser The CHS Haunted House is a community event & fundraiser hosted by Chantilly High School's Field Hockey, Girls Soccer and Girls Lacrosse teams. Event proceeds benefit these important school programs. Funds raised are used for equipment, protective gear, uniforms and more. Thank you very much for your support! Does […]

Festival of Lights: Diwali Crafts at the Maker Lab

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

Join us at the Maker Lab @ Herndon Library to craft beautiful projects to celebrate Diwali/Deepawali, the Festival of Lights. Enjoy Garba Dance from the local dance group before you dive into your crafts. Arts & crafts supplies will be provided.

Simple Science: STEAM Activities

Oakton Library 10304 Lynnhaven Pl,, Oakton, United States

Come to Oakton library for engaging STEAM activities that are hands-on and fun! STEAM education encourages students to think more broadly about real-world problems. Registration Required, but walk-ins welcome if space is available.