Name: Monster Morphs: A Reptile Genetics Lab
Start: 2026-10-24T13:30:00-04:00
Location: Dolley Madison Library

Dolley Madison Library

<p>Join us at Dolley Madison Library for a family‑friendly, spooky Halloween genetics lab where live reptiles help introduce simple concepts like inherited colors and patterns.</p>

Local Event: Monster Morphs: A Reptile Genetics Lab

Fairfax County

Michael O'Connell

Washington Metropolitan Area

McLean

Virginia

Monster Morphs: A Reptile Genetics Lab

Join us at Dolley Madison Library for a family‑friendly, spooky Halloween genetics lab where live reptiles help introduce...

Alden Theatre

<p>Do you have a talented high school actor, dancer or musician ready to take the stage? The <strong>James C. Macdonald Performing Arts Scholarship Competition</strong> gives young performers the opportunity to showcase their talent, receive feedback from respected arts professionals and compete for&nbsp;<strong>cash prizes</strong>!</p>
<p>Students can compete in <strong>Theatre, Dance, Vocal or Instrumental Music</strong> by performing two contrasting pieces that showcase their artistry, range and unique voice. The top three performers in each category advance to the Final Competition, where they’ll compete for:</p>
<p>🥇 <strong>1st Place — $1,200</strong><br>🥈 <strong>2nd Place — $800</strong><br>🥉 <strong>3rd Place — $400</strong></p>
<p><strong>Who can apply?</strong> High school students who live in or attend school within the McLean Community Center tax district.</p>
<p>✨ <strong>NEW COMPETITION DATES!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Applications due:</strong> Monday, Oct. 19, 2026<br><strong>Preliminary Round:</strong> Week of Oct. 26<br><strong>Tech Rehearsal:</strong> Tuesday, Dec. 1<br><strong>Final Competition:</strong> Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m.</p>
<p>Give your talent a stage. <strong>Apply today and compete for your chance to shine!</strong></p>
<p>Questions? Email <a href="mailto:alden@mcleancenter.org">alden@mcleancenter.org</a>.</p>

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McLean Community Center

<p><b>Please join us in-person or over Zoom. Contact Debora Goldberg at dgoldbe4@gmu.edu for Zoom access information. </b></p><p><b>Shea Holman Kilian, J.D</b>., is an Assistant Professor of Legal Studies at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government and Faculty Director of the Jurisprudence Learning Community (JPLC). <b>Professor Holman</b> will discuss gender equity and workplace rights, with a particular focus on sexual harassment prevention, employment discrimination, civil rights, and creating safer and more equitable workplaces. She will provide an overview of her work examining how laws, organizational policies, and institutional practices can be used to prevent workplace harassment and discrimination and to strengthen protections for employees. Her discussion will center on workplace culture, employee protections, and organizational accountability.</p>

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<p>Join MPA Artistic Director Nancy Sausser in conversation on MPA's 15th (Not) Strictly Painting, our juried biennial exhibition celebrating the depth and breadth of paintings–or works related in some way to painting–from artists throughout the mid-Atlantic area. </p>

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Join MPA Artistic Director Nancy Sausser in conversation on MPA's 15th (Not) Strictly Painting, our juried biennial exhibition...

6830 Elm Street Suite 9, McLean Virginia 22101

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<p><strong>Now Open in McLean, Virginia!</strong></p>
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<p>Polishing • Plating • Repair<br>Silver • Brass • Copper • Pewter<br><br>Do you have an heirloom that is blackened with years of tarnish or in need of repair? The Silversmiths at Bel-Air House of Silver can restore your silver and brass heirlooms with expertise and love.<br><br>They provide restoration for tea sets, flatware, hollow ware, trays, candelabras, tortoise shell combs, boar brushes, hand mirrors, lamps, chandeliers, trophies, hardware, tabletops, fireplace tools... and much much more.<br><br>*** Bel-Air House of Silver is based out of Charlottesville, Virginia and their Silver Restoration Experts come to McLean, Virginia on THURSDAYS to provide services for the area.<br><br><a href="https://www.belairhouseofsilver.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.belairhouseofsilver.</a>com</p>

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Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

<p><b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-1998249542172?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><br></a>Celebrate Halloween at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner with trunk-or-treating, family games, movies, festive food and spooky fun!</b></p>
<p>Come dressed in your Halloween best and trick-or-treat your way through creatively decorated trunks filled with plenty of sweet surprises. The evening will also feature games, food, beverages, and treats available for purchase, plus two indoor showings of a family-friendly Halloween movie at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.<br><b><br>Register&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-tickets-1998249542172?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;today!&nbsp;</b><br></p>
<p><b><strong><u>FOR TREATERS</u></strong></b></p>
<p>Festivities begin at 6:00 PM. Bring your trick-or-treat bags, wear your favorite costumes and come ready for an evening of Halloween fun. Admission is free!<br></p>
<p><strong><strong><u>FOR TRUNKERS</u></strong></strong></p>
<p><i>Want to join the fun and decorate a trunk?</i> Participation is free, and each registration reserves space for one vehicle. Registered trunkers should arrive at 5:00 p.m. for parking, setup and decorating before trick-or-treating begins at 6:00 p.m.</p>
<p>Please bring individually wrapped, prepackaged candy to distribute throughout the evening.<br><br>As a thank-you for helping us make the event special, participating trunkers will receive a $20 food and beverage credit to Härth Restaurant &amp; Lounge.</p>
<p><strong><strong><u>CELEBRATE FOR A CAUSE</u></strong></strong></p>
<p>A portion of food and beverage proceeds from Trunk or Treat and throughout October will be donated to the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (www.vbcf.org) in support of breast cancer awareness.<br></p>
<p>Gather your favorite little ghosts and goblins, put on your best costumes and join us for a Halloween night filled with treats, laughter and family fun. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎃</p>

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Trunk-or-Treat at Hilton McLean

 Celebrate Halloween at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner with trunk-or-treating, family games, movies, festive food and spooky...

<p>Looking to clean out all of those old documents that have been taking up valuable space in your home or office? Join us at our McLean Branch and we’ll help you shred your documents safely, securely, and for FREE!<br></p>
<p>After shredding, stick around to enjoy:</p>
<ul><li>Delicious (and free) breakfast</li><li>Fun and unique giveaways</li><li>A wealth of valuable financial advice from Lafayette Federal</li></ul>

Local Event: Shred Day with Lafayette Federal Credit Union

Shred Day with Lafayette Federal Credit Union

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<p>Join us&nbsp;for our Sunday worship service at 10:00am.&nbsp; The service can be experienced live on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mcleanbaptist" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook.com/mcleanbaptist</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://vimeo.com/event/1736985" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Vimeo.com/event/1736985</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/mcleanbaptistchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/mcleanbaptistchurch</a></p>
<p>Recorded versions of previous services are always available on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mcleanbaptist" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/mcleanbaptistchurch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;or   <a href="https://vimeo.com/mcleanbaptist" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Vimeo</a>.&nbsp; Check out <a href="https://www.mcleanbaptist.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mcleanbaptist.org</a> for more information about our services and ministries. <br></p>

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