Birding for Beginners

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 20·12 PM – 3 PM·Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria, VA

On the third Sunday of every month, explore the first floor of Carlyle House at your own pace. Docents will be available throughout the house to answer questions. $5 per person (children under 5 are free) Tickets can only be purchased the day of in...

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM – 2 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Scott Mathews has been studying the "37 postures of Chen Man-Ching" for more than 20 years. This style is also known as the Chen Short Form or the Yang Short Form. While this style has its roots in martial arts, the form is taught as a method of meditation and relaxation. The form emphasizes posture, relaxation, and sm…

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.