Summer Solstice Celebration Hike

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Mark the start of the season with a meditative walk-through Fort C.F. Smith Park when summer is at its longest. Celebrate new beginnings and connection to nature among the trees and flowers. Families.

$5

Halloween Animals 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 Long Branch Nature Center for lots of old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers).

$6

Halloween Bird Walk at Woodend

(MD) (DC Bird Alliance) Together with our partner, Nature Forward, we're happy to invite you to a Halloween special bird walk at their Woodend Nature Sanctuary. We'll have a spooky fun time around the firepit, going on mini-bird walks thru the sanctuary, and enjoying this beautiful space with fellow bird lovers. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!

Free

Nature Spooktacular

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Join us for a 'Spooktacular' evening of fun learning about nighttime animals and cultural festivities surrounding nature this time of the year. Later time will be just as fun and a little bit spooky for families with older children. Families.

$5

Bootanica at Brookside Gardens

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Celebrate the fall season and the spirit of Halloween with botanical-themed fun for the whole family. Dress in your favorite costume, trick-or-treat at the indoor activity stations, participate in arts-and-crafts projects, and conduct hands-on investigations to learn more about the spooky science of the fall season.

$15

Festive Wreaths

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Make a long-lasting beautiful wreath using fresh greens! Learn to make an evergreen wreath for your front door, complete with a pinecone and bow accents. Fee includes all materials for one wreath. Instructor: Jason Gedeik, Brookside Gardens staff  

$55

Traditional Holiday Wreath Workshop

Hillwood Estate 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Create a traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens to enliven your home at this in-person workshop. Your finished wreath will be approximately sixteen to eighteen inches wide and can be hung indoors or out. All materials are included. Payment is required in advance and is non-refundable. This program will take place indoors and is limited to twelve ...

$65 – $75

Festive Centerpieces

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

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Make a long-lasting beautiful centerpiece or wreath using fresh greens! The centerpieces will include a candle and seasonal decorations. Fee includes all materials for two centerpieces. Instructor: Jason Gedeik, Brookside Gardens staff  

$55

Holiday Lantern Tour

Colvin Run Mill 10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Tour beautiful Colvin Run by candlelight. Discover how different a 200-year old mill looks at night and visit the miller’s house decorated for the holidays. Learn how families of the mill spent the winter months and enjoy some holiday treats. Space is limited.

$10 – $12

Holiday Wreath Workshop

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Holiday crafters are invited to create their own evergreen wreath to spruce up your home or give as special gifts. We’ll provide music, refreshments, basic instruction and enough materials for each participant to make a wreath and we'll have extra for arrangements or swags. Participants should bring hand pruners or wire cutters (if you have them) and ...

$50

Holiday Wreath Workshop

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop guided by our talented horticulturists, Sarah Causey and Thomas Bardroff. Participants will create their own beautiful holiday wreath using natural materials gathered throughout the year by the Meadowlark horticulture team. Your wreath may feature a variety of fresh-cut greens (holly, pine, spruce, cedar), dried flowers (such as amaranth, sea holly, ...

$80

Holiday Lantern Tour

Colvin Run Mill 10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Tour beautiful Colvin Run by candlelight. Discover how different a 200-year old mill looks at night and visit the miller’s house decorated for the holidays. Learn how families of the mill spent the winter months and enjoy some holiday treats. Space is limited.

$10 – $12
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