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- No events scheduled for November 6, 2023.
- No events scheduled for November 7, 2023.
- No events scheduled for November 8, 2023.
- No events scheduled for November 9, 2023.
2023 Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna2023 Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, ViennaSaturday Morning Birding at Woodend
Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy ChaseC & O Canal Sunset Hike and Bonfire (Wait List)
Swains Lock at C&O Canal 10700 Swains Lock Rd, PotomacWeek of Events
2023 Bull Run Festival of Lights
2023 Bull Run Festival of Lights
(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.
2023 Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights
2023 Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights
(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.
Festive Fall Foliage Hike
Festive Fall Foliage Hike
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join naturalist Matt Felperin on a lovely walk around the trails and take in the beautiful fall colors! Learn why trees shed their leaves and other adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive winter’s cold. Plus, meet a few of our birds of prey that are able to stay outside all winter! $8, ages 7+.
Saturday Morning Birding at Woodend
Saturday Morning Birding at Woodend
(MD) (Nature Forward) Join enthusiastic birders at Woodend to learn birding basics. One will learn binocular basics and how to identify common birds as well as explore the wonders of migration. Second registrant is FREE.
Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook
Volunteer Service Day at Potomac Overlook
(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 ...
Shepherd Parkway Community Cleanup
Shepherd Parkway Community Cleanup
(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods every second Saturday of the month to restore Shepherd Parkway by removing trash and invasive vines that are smothering the trees. Since 2011, over 2,000 volunteers have removed over 200 tons of trash from the woods and cut invasive vines from over 500 trees, but much work remains to be done.
C & O Canal Sunset Hike and Bonfire (Wait List)
C & O Canal Sunset Hike and Bonfire (Wait List)
(MD) (REI) Join REI and other outdoor enthusiasts for a sunset hike along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Potomac River. We’ll set out before dusk along the historic C & O Canal and take in the magic of the sunset over the Potomac River. Along the way, we’ll explore the rich history and natural wonder of one of our ...
Let’s Talk Turkey Campfire
Let’s Talk Turkey Campfire
(VA) (Arlington Parks) The whole family is invited to join us at the 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! (We will provide the marshmallows, chocolate & graham crackers). Families.