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  • Solstice Weekend at the Smithsonian

    National Mall 1750 Independence Avenue Southwest, Wasington DC, United States

    (DC) (Smithsonian) Stay out late with the Smithsonian! Celebrate the official start of summer throughout the weekend as museums across the National Mall and beyond hold special events and stay open until 11 pm.

  • Ward 8 Woods Summer Solstice Hike and Cookout

    Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum 1901 Fort Pl, SE, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join the Ward 8 Woods community in our annual marque event marking the longest day and shortest day of the year. We'll take a contemplative walk the George Washington Carver Trail, reflect on our work, and enjoy a cookout with burger, half smokes, veggie burgers, and corn on the cobb.

    $15

  • Native American Folklore Campfire

    Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

    (VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the Long Branch or Gulf Branch fire ring for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores!

    $7

  • Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh

    Dyke Marsh Alexandria, VA, United States

    (VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, U.S. National Park Service.

    Free

  • Summer Solstice Forest Bathing at the Arboretum

    U.S. National Arboretum 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, United States

    (DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Join our nature and forest therapy guide for a special Summer Solstice Forest Bathing session at the National Arboretum. Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is the simple practice of taking in the woods through the senses. The benefits are immense: boosted immunity, lowered blood pressure, and improved attention and mood. Our forest bathing walks ...

    $39.19

  • Summer Solstice Kayak Tour at Riverbend

    Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St, Great Falls, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Soak up the longest day of sunlight on the water. This tour will lead you to elegant sunset views over the Riverbend Park shoreline from the Potomac River. Canceled if inclement water or hazardous river conditions. Single & tandem kayaks are available. Ages 14 to Adult.

    $45

  • Summer Twilight Concert at Brookside

    Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United States

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Admission is free, and no registration is required. Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will also be available for your ...

  • Sunrise Kayak Paddle

    Pohick Bay Regional Park 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, VA, United States

    (VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a relaxing guided sunrise kayak paddle led by ACA certified paddling instructor and NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. Calm morning waters should make this an easy paddle, and we hope to see lots of wildlife along the way! Expect to see Great Blue Herons, Osprey, and Bald Eagles. We will begin with a brief paddling ...

    $40