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Cover Stories

September-October 2026: Beginnings • A tribute from the Inkandescent Kids team to a star who inspired a generation of kids to read: Dolly Parton, creator of the Imagination Library (January 1946-August 2026) 

Art

Art Matters: Meet Jovanny Felix Luna, a rising senior at West Potomac High School and an award-winning filmmaker and artist

Books

Bestselling novelist Christopher Chambers brings us the stories of Marvel

Clubs

Explore the Arts and Old Town North with “Chalk-A-Block:” Sunday, September 19, 2026 from 11am-2pm!

Cooking

This weekend — Make Heart-Healthy Turkey Burgers: A meal kids can build themselves!

Courage

Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan gives us Courage2Thrive

Essays

The best birthday gift: Seeing Hamilton on Broadway, an essay by Nathaniel and Harper

Gamification

“Let’s Get Gameful,” by Valary Oleinik, Inkandescent Kids gamification columnist

Grandparents

September 13 is Grandparents Day: Do something grand!

History

Today is Constitution Day: September 17

HomeschoolOT

“When Your Child Is Struggling, Look for Patterns Before Solutions,” by Sarah Collins, Homeschool OT

Language Arts

Remembering Dolly: The Buddy Program

Math

Prepare to play poker with bestselling author Annie Duke

Mental Health

EU announces plan to ban social media for under 13s

Mindfulness

Meet the leaders of PeaceFull Kids: “We inspire people to develop the habit of intentionally and consistently supporting their happiness and the well-being of those around them”

Money

October 2025: Learn to be MoneySmarts with LouAnn Lofton, author of “Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl,” started investing as a student. You can, too!

Movies

Tony award-winning actor and a star of CBS’ “Blue Bloods” helps us create the life we dream of

Music

Meet Del Ray, VA native — college senior Elizabeth Lane, who is performing at our August 8, 2026 book fair and 1st Birthday Bash, noon to 4pm: Elaine’s, 208 Queen Street in Old Town Alexandria

News

The Zebra newspaper: “They Built an ‘AI-Free Zone’ for Kids—And It All Started at a Neighborhood Restaurant”

Nonprofits

Light the Way foundation: Janice Murphy is on a mission to ensure all youth are afforded the opportunity to participate in enrichment activities

Physical Education

Take a Class: Yoga teacher Helen Young shares her passion for movement, mindfulness and social justice

Safety First

Hold onto your hat! Yellowstone National Park retrieved 280 caps from hydrothermal vents this summer

Science

Who was Nancy Grace Roman? NASA shares details about this historic scientist

Sponsors

What inspired our sponsor Rachel Turula to create “Things to Do, Del Ray VA”? When you find out, you are going to want to sign up for her free email newsletter!

Technical Education

If a 4-year college degree isn’t for you: Consider Technical Education

Technology

August 30, 2026 — NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches (Official NASA Recap)

Travel

Wild Dunes Island Resort: Get Away From It All where the kids will have a ball, too!

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