Week of Events
Sunday, June 21, 2026
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June 21, 2026 -Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
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June 21, 2026 -Summer Solstice Forest Bathing at the Arboretum
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June 21, 2026 -Summer Solstice Kayak Tour at Riverbend
Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
(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.
Summer Solstice Forest Bathing at the Arboretum
(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 ...
Summer Solstice Kayak Tour at Riverbend
(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.
Monday, June 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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June 23, 2026 -Summer Twilight Concert at Brookside
Summer Twilight Concert at Brookside
(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 ...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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June 24, 2026 -Sunrise Kayak Paddle
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June 24, 2026 -Wellness Wednesday at the Arboretum
Sunrise Kayak Paddle
(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 ...
Wellness Wednesday at the Arboretum
(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Connect your mind, body, and spirit with nature through guided mindfulness programs on Wednesdays during summer evening hours. Save the date — registrations are coming soon!
Thursday, June 25, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, June 26, 2026
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June 26, 2026 -Full Moon Friday
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June 26, 2026 -Firefly Walk at Huntley Meadows
Full Moon Friday
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us for the magic of the full moon for a hike and campfire on each Friday nearest to the full moon. Feel free to bring your own hotdogs to warm over the fire and we’ll provide marshmallows. The program will be mainly outdoors with a hiking component. All hikes will be on natural surface trails.
Firefly Walk at Huntley Meadows
(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Join us on a magical evening walk in the park to learn about and see the different colors and signal patterns of this fascinating insect. Ages 5 to Adult.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026 -Meet the Birds at Tregaron
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June 27, 2026 -Guided Forest Bathing at Hillwood
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June 27, 2026 -Yoga at Brookside Gardens
Meet the Birds at Tregaron
(DC) (Tregaron Conservancy) Did you know that the Tregaron Conservancy is a birding “hot spot”? Over 130 species of birds have been identified in our woodlands. Join birding expert Sam Krause on a walk to observe and learn about Tregaron’s resident and visiting birds.
Guided Forest Bathing at Hillwood
(DC) (Hillwood) Slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds with certified forest bathing guide Ana Ka’ahanui. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”), forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in natural ...
Yoga at Brookside Gardens
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Enjoy yoga held in a peaceful setting under the cover of the Japanese Tea House. Designed to increase flexibility and physical strength and to cultivate mental focus, these classes are a beautiful and relaxing way to begin your weekend. Mats are not included. Ages 18 and up. Instructor: Tanory Ateek Location: Brookside Gardens Visitor Center (March – ...