Make an Orange Pomander!

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

What is an orange pomander? I'm glad you asked! Pomanders are simply oranges pierced by cloves. As the orange dries, it make a lovely fragrance. Orange pomanders make beautiful gifts, ornaments, and air fresheners. Medieval herbalists used pomanders, which were mixtures of fragrant dried herbs in cloth bags and perforated boxes, to ward off illness […]

Playdate Cafe at Herndon Library

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

Toys and play space for children. Tea, coffee, and conversation for adults. For ages 5 & under with adult. --- Tea generously provided by The Elden Street Tea Shop

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, […]

Event Series Amigurumi for Beginners

Amigurumi for Beginners

Pohick Regional Library 6450 Sydenstricker Rd., Burke, VA, United States

Join us in the POD to learn Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small stuffed toys. No experience needed.  Ages 13 and up are welcome.

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 […]

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! […]

Children’s Holiday Shoppe

Falls Church Community Center 223 Little Falls St, Falls Church, VA, United States

At the Falls Church Community Center, children can purchase inexpensive gifts and have them wrapped by volunteers in this fundraiser for Cherry Hill Farmhouse. All items are $6 or much […]

Fairfax Holiday Decoration Swap

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

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall - we know you have holiday decorations stored in boxes and closets just waiting to be loved again! Come to our all-seasons holiday swap and trade (clean, good condition, functioning) decorations for something that fits your current decorating style! As a bonus, holiday cookies will be served! Adults.

Nutcracker Storytime Theatre

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

Metropolitan School of the Arts brings to you the story of The Nutcracker. Enjoy a magical escape into the fairytale world of Ballet as you delight in meeting Clara, the captivating Sugar Plum Fairy and other characters from this well loved ballet. Enjoy this interactive tale using words, mime and ballet steps. Be introduced to Tchaikovsky’s […]

Winter Watercolors

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

Celebrate the holidays by painting winter scenes! Hang out and paint a gift or make something wonderful for yourself. Ages 13-18. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome while supplies last.