Friday/May 12
Student Art Show. Students enrolled in Alexandria schools, 6th through 12th grades are represented. Opening reception 7-9.30 p.m. at Nicholas Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Call 703-838-4827 or visit www.thedelrayartisans.org. Show runs May 12-28.
Flower Gardens. Stories, fingerplays, activities and crafts. Age 3-5 with adult. 10 a.m. Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. Call 703-768-6700.
Saturday/May 13
Amy High Latin Scholarship Fund-raiser. 3-7 p.m. at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, 500 S. Saint Asaph St. Activities for children and entertainment, silent auction. Funds benefit scholarship for Latin teachers to attend classes in Rome, in memory of Amy High.
Teddy Bear Tea. The Black History Museum will host a Teddy Bear Tea for children from 5 to 10 years old. Special manners and etiquette program caters to the young. Parents or caregivers must accompany children for the entire program. Reservations are required. $18 per person. Payment must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday May 5. Call 703-838-4356. The Alexandria Black History Museum is located at 902 Wythe St.
Old Town Fine Arts and Crafts Fair. Crafts, fun, food and live music. 1-6 p.m. at Market Square, 301 King St. Also on Sunday. Call 703-836-2176 or e-mail mail@alexandria volunteers.com. Continues May 14.
Monday/ May 15
School’s Out Fun. After school activities and crafts. Age 6-10. 1.45p.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Call 703-971-0010 to register.
Wednesday/May 17
Mommy & Me. Stories, activities and a craft. Age 2-3 with adult. 10.30 a.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Call 703-971-0010 to register.
Natural Wonders: Sunshine. Stories and a craft. Age 3-5 with adult. 10.30 a.m. Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. Call 703-768-6700 to register.
Thursday/May 18
Just Twos. Stories and activities. Age 24-35 months with adult. 10.30 a.m. Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. Call 703-768-6700 to register.
Friday/May 19
Lunch Bunch. Bring a lunch and listen to stories. Birth-5 with adult. Noon. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Call 703-971-0010 to register.
Dancing with the YMCA. Come alone or bring a friend, there is food, music and more. Admission is free. Babysitting is available (limited space) and swimming for children. RSVP at 703-838-8085 to Marcie Leggett. 6-8 p.m. at YMCA Alexandria, 420 East Monroe Ave.
Sunday/May 21
St. Mary’s Spring Fling. 16th annual event at St. Mary’s School, 400 Green St., 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Family Fun: carnival rides, kid crafts, games, flea market, book sales, music and food. Daimler Chrysler “Drive for Kids” will donate $10 to the school for each test drive, so take a spin behind the wheel and raise money for the school.