Nerf the Turf

Fri · Nov 6·6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Patrick Henry Recreation Center, 4653 Taney Ave. · Alexandria

Foam‑dart battles at Patrick Henry Recreation Center let participants develop teamwork, problem‑solving and sportsmanship, with gear brought by players and ammo supplied, for ages 7–12.

Fri · Nov 20·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Sing, play, dance, and rhyme sessions promote baby development and literacy skills, supported by Friends of the Burke Library, for ages 0–14 months.

Fri · Nov 20·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Martha Washington Library — Martha Washington Meeting Room, Martha Washington Meeting Room 104B · Alexandria

Caregivers chat while children play together in the Martha Washington Library meeting room, for ages 5 and under.

Fri · Nov 20·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Building, making, playing games, and winning prizes after school at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library for ages 8–13.

Fri · Nov 20·4 PM – 5 PM·John Marshall Library — John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2 · Alexandria

Teens craft colorful friendship bracelets with all supplies provided in John Marshall Library meeting rooms; registration encouraged, walk‑ins welcome, limited supplies, for ages 13–18.

Wed · Nov 18·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Lap‑sit playtime at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library includes songs, baby yoga, movement games and a toy play session for infants 0‑12 months and their caregivers.

Sat · Nov 21·11 AM – 4 PM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood TechLab · Alexandria

Dinosaur-themed STEM activities and hands‑on crafts let young paleontologists explore, build, experiment, and create at Sherwood TechLab, drop‑in anytime for 30‑45 minutes, for ages 5 and up.

Sat · Nov 21·11 AM – 12:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Metropolitan Youth Ballet presents a Nutcracker adaptation with storytelling, mime, dance, and photos with Clara and the cast at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library, for ages 3–12.

Tue · Oct 27·2 PM – 6 PM·Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr. · Alexandria

Hands‑on experience with electric leaf blowers from multiple suppliers at Ben Brenman Park before the gas‑powered leaf blower ban takes effect.

Thu · Oct 29·2 PM – 4 PM·Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive · Alexandria

Open house at Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center showcasing Alexandria’s crisis services programs, team introductions, and office tours.

Thu · Oct 29·2 PM – 3 PM·Virtual Only Event, Meeting or Activity · Alexandria

City of Alexandria and Deborah Buelow present lessons from passive‑house design and construction in a virtual webinar.