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2023 Bull Run Festival of Lights

Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy a 2.5 mile drive-through of festive light displays, walk-through a Christmas Village and Carnival. The show is open nightly from November 11, 2022 through January 8, 2023. Times vary on weekday and weekends. PLEASE NOTE: YOU ONLY NEED TO BUY ONE TICKET PER VEHICLE.

$30 – $75

2023 Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Enjoy even more lights this year as Meadowlark Botanical Gardens sparkles with displays of flowers, animals, trees, and holiday scenes along the Winter Walk of Lights .6-mile trail. Times and prices vary by weekday or weekend. See website for all details.

$18 – $22

2023 Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run

Cameron Run Regional Park 4001 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Ice & Lights offers a fun, outdoor family experience to see unique light displays, take family pictures or selfies with a variety of displays, and take a spin on the outdoor ice rink.  Tickets are available for the Village or Village and Ice Skating daily through January 1st.  Prices and times vary from weekdays to weekends.

$8 – $20

Bird Walk: Upton Hill Regional Park

Upton Hill Regional Park 6060 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) The morning is a great time for a bird walk through Upton Hill – newer birders as well as veteran birders are welcome to join!

Free

Bird Walk: Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park

Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park 23557 Watson Road, Leesburg

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Join NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin along with folks from Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy in a casual and educational bird walk at Gilbert’s Corner Regional Park in Aldie, VA. Learn more about this underbirded mixed forest and meadow habitat park which hosts a diverse range of resident and ...

Free

Community Tree Planting: Brentwood Reservoir

DC Water Brentwood Reservoir NY Ave NE and 9th St NE, Washington

(DC) (Casey Trees) Join us in planting trees at DC Water Brentwood Reservoir! You provide the volunteers, we provide all the necessary tools and supplies to plant the trees. Participants will receive a hands-on training on site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will be split up into groups supervised by a trained volunteer Team Leader and begin planting ...

Free

Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook

Potomac Overlook Park 2845 Marcey Rd, Arlington

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us as we work to keep our park healthy and beautiful!  Assist with invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, and other projects as needed.  Come dressed for and prepared to work outdoors. Gloves and snippers are recommended, but extras may be provided if needed.  Meet at the picnic shelter (located in main parking lot).  Free and appropriate ...

Free

Occoquan Tree Identification Walk with Jim McGlone

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge 14050 Dawson Beach Rd, Woodbridge

(VA) (Audubon Society of Northern VA) Join us for a walk through Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge to learn how to identify common native trees and how you can be a good park neighbor by planting your own native trees at home. You’ll also learn why trees are so important, both in parks and the areas surrounding parks.

Free

Youth Mountain Bike Ride

Wheaton Regional Park 2000 Shorefield Road, Wheaton

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) This is a no rider left behind group ride – think “party pace.” This is a perfect way to meet other riders and build skills on your bike. We do have a limited number of bikes and Helmets available free of charge in case you don’t have one (we will ask to hold something as collateral during ...

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