Ages 2 to 4 w/parent. Discover the world of dance together! This class designed specifically for early childhood movers fosters creativity and the relationship between caregiver and child while exploring the elements of dance. Through a variety of fun dance activities, caregiver and child will embark on a journey of movement exploration to create magical moments using exciting music and an array of props. This class is instructed by Local Motion Project.

All Ages. Get dressed up and join us for a goblin good time. Festivities will include a costume parade, carnival games, moon bounce, arts and crafts, spooky stories, and more! This fun filled spooky festival is fit for the entire family.

Ages 1-5. Join us for whimsical fun straight out of Who-ville! Filled with laughter, photos, food, and family-friendly activities that have you feeling merry and bright. Participants will be able to take pictures with the Grinch and listen to live reading of Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas".

Ages 12-17. Come and enjoy First Friday at Charles Houston and Patrick Henry Recreation Centers! Fridays are designed for teens to kick back, hang out and have fun with friends. Each Friday will have a different theme with games, music, food, and fun!

All Ages. Come and join us for Family Dance Night! Each night families will learn a dance that is suitable for all ages and lots of family fun. We will have instructor, refreshments, and music to keep everyone dancing. Families with pre-school kids, families with tweens and teens, grandparents, and everyone in-between will have a rollicking good time.

Ages 18 and up. Join us on three Tuesdays this fall for Line Dance Socials! Get your boots ready and come join us for an evening of toe-tapping fun and socializing. No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to groove to some of your favorite tunes. See you on the dance floor!

All Ages. "Kick off the Chick Armstrong Halloween season with our Halloween Fest for families on Saturday, October 19th from
12:00 pm - 3 pm. This free friendly spooky event will feature food, vendors, games, music, and costume contest for the entire family."

All Ages. We are back! Gather up the family, and dust off the family board games and bring them in for a guaranteed fun night!!! Activities include: table games, video games, card games, gym games, crafts, and family friendly games. Also enjoy some Old Fashion Tasty treats on us!!

All Ages. Come Celebrate Holiday Fun!! Families won't want to miss any of the special holiday interactive fun activities to include: Gingerbread house building, hearing Santa's favorite story/activity, making holiday crafts, cookie decorating, games and viewing Santa's favorite movie. Afterwards kids will have a chance to visit and have a picture with Santa. Parents and guardians please remember to bring your camera.

All Ages. Bring your detective skills and your sense of adventure as you embark on this thrilling journey into the unknown. Don't miss out on the opportunity to bond with your family, make new friends, and create lasting memories at Mystery Family Night, where every clue counts and every moment is filled with excitement!

All Ages. Join us for two consecutive Saturdays filled with exciting activities designed to bring families closer together, explore the wonders of the neighborhood, and unplug from the digital world. To include Family bike ride and Neighborhood walk.

Saturday 9/14/24: Outdoor Adventure Extravaganza Bike Ride (Individuals are requird to bring their own bike for this outing)

Saturday 9/21/24: Outdoor Adventure Extravaganza Gear up for an exhilarating outdoor nature walk as we explore our parks

All residents and families in the City of Alexandria are invited to the social engagement of the year. Enjoy dancing, photo opportunities, a best dressed costume contest and refreshments.

Ages 5-10 . Mom and Dad have a fun evening out out while we entertain your kids!

Ages 1-7. Santa and his elves are making a stop at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center for a morning of holiday cheer and breakfast! Enjoy fun for the whole family and join us as we spread holiday cheer!

All Ages. Join us at the Patrick Henry Recreation Center for a thrilling Family Fall Festival! Enjoy an array of exciting games, explore our spooky haunted house, get creative with arts and crafts, indulge in delicious snacks, and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes. A fun-filled event for the whole family!

Ages 7-12. Duck, dip, dive, and dodge to a great time. This instructor-led program teaches participants a safe way to play dodgeball with gatorskin balls in a controlled environment. Each session's participants will be placed on teams based on their age and skills.

Ages 7-12. More than a battle with foam darts, kids develop teamwork, problem-solving, and sportsmanship skills. Bring gear and equipment, and we will supply the ammo.