Friday/April 14
Monkey Shines. Stories, activities and crafts about Curious George and his friends. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, 703-768-6700.
Saturday/April 15
Birding by the Bay: Join the interpreter on Bay View Trail to see birds like Bald Eagles and Osprey, and a number of different Songbirds as well. 9-11 a.m. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, 703-339-2385. Repeats April 29.
Colonial Games: Meet in the Picnic Area to play games that children used to play in colonial times. 1-2 p.m. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, 703-339-2385. Repeats April 29.
Wildflower Walk: What’s Blooming at Mason Neck State Park? Find out on this wildflower walk. 3-4 p.m. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, 703-339-2385. Repeats April 29.
The Little Red Hen’s Wacky Week & the Frog Prince. Kaydee Puppets presents two classics. Sponsored by the Friends of the John Marshall Library. All ages. 2 p.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, 703-971-0010.
Sunday/April 16
Pond Dip: Meet at our frog pond to join the interpreter in dip netting to see what’s waking up in the water. 1-2 p.m. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, 703-339-2385. Repeats April 23, 30.
Craft Corner: People of all ages are welcome to join us at the Visitor Center to make a craft to take home. 3-4 p.m. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, 703-339-2385. Repeats April 23, 30.
Monday/April 17
School’s Out Fun. After school activities and fun. Age 6-10. 1:45 p.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, 703-971-0010.
Wednesday/April 19
Rainy Days. Stories, activities and a craft. Age 2-3 with adult. 10:30 a.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, 703-971-0010.
Down on Grandpa’s Farm. Stories, activities, fingerplays and craft. Age 2-5 with adult. 11 a.m. Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, 703-765-3645.
Thursday/April 20
Just Twos. Stories and activities. Age 24-35 months with adult. 10:30 a.m. Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, 703-768-6700.
Saturday/April 22
Eagle Festival. Live animal shows, pony rides, hay rides, canoe tours, nature walks, music, refreshments, magic shows and more. There’s something for all ages, and parking is free on this day as well. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, 703-339-2385.