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 […]

Dragon Tales

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

Let's get together for some dragons-themed stories, songs, and fun! Ages 3-5 years with adult. No registration or ticket is necessary, but we may have space limitations. This storytime will take place in our outdoor seating area. Please bring a towel or blanket to sit on, if needed.

Make a Spaghetti Tower

Culmore Library (Woodrow Wilson) 6101 Knollwood Dr, Falls Church, VA, United States

Come to our library and make a tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows! All supplies will be provided.

Halloween Slime!

Culmore Library (Woodrow Wilson) 6101 Knollwood Dr, Falls Church, VA, United States

Are you getting ready to celebrate Halloween? What better way to celebrate Halloween than to make some ooey gooey sticky slime with eyeballs in it? Come to our library and make some Halloween slime! All materials will be provided.

World Pasta Day

Who knew? October 25 is World Pasta Day. People have been eating pasta since at least 5,000 B.C. However, this delightful holiday was only established in 1995, when 40 pasta producers from around the world gathered to hold the globe’s first World Pasta Congress. Since then, the world has joined forces each October to pay […]

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 […]

Bingocize®

George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United States

Bingo + Gentle Exercises = BINGOCIZE®:  Bingocize® is an evidence-based program that combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercises (seated or standing) and fall prevention information. Participants play bingo, […]

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 […]

Event Series Halloween on the Farm

Halloween on the Farm

Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, United States

(All Ages) Come trick or treat on the farm! Visit with farm animals, create crafts, play games, tour the decorated farmhouse and enjoy the fall on the farm. The program […]

Nighttime Adult Corn Maze

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

Step aside, kids – this one is for the grown ups! Embark on an evening of twists, turns, and delightful surprises at the annual Henway Hard Cider Adult Corn Maze! […]

Library Laser Tag

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

A 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! This event is for students in grades 5 through 7. Space is limited and registration is required. Invite This program […]