Solstice at Locust Grove

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Let’s light up the night on one of the shortest days of the year. We’ll take a moment to slow down, reflect, and give thanks during a busy holiday season. Choose a guided activity in our meditation labyrinth, then warm up by the campfire and toast a marshmallow. This program is repeated through the evening. Select a ...

Free

Solstice at Locust Grove

Locust Grove Nature Center 7777 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Let’s light up the night on one of the shortest days of the year. We’ll take a moment to slow down, reflect, and give thanks during a busy holiday season. Choose a guided activity in our meditation labyrinth, then warm up by the campfire and toast a marshmallow. This program is repeated through the evening. Select a ...

Free

Winter Solstice Hike & Campfire

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(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.

$5

Winter Solstice Hike & Campfire

Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park 3608 Military Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(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.

$5

Winter Solstice Evening Walk

Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Celebrate the first day of winter and shortest day of the year with a Park Naturalist for an outing into the forest and wetland at sunset on this December evening. We will look and listen for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Ages 5 to Adult.

$9

Winter Solstice Hike and Vigil with Ward 8 Woods

(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods staff, Board members and supporters in our annual tradition marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. We’ll take a slow contemplative walk along the heights of Fort Stanton Park, tune into the earths' rhythms, and celebrate the lives of OT Blount and Chuck Jenkins, Ward 8 Woods staff who ...

Free – $20

Winter Solstice Evening Walk

Huntley Meadows 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Celebrate the first day of winter and shortest day of the year with a Park Naturalist for an outing into the forest and wetland at sunset on this December evening. We will look and listen for signs of nocturnal wildlife. Ages 5 to Adult.

$9

Winter Solstice Hike and Vigil with Ward 8 Woods

Fort Stanton Park 1755 Galen Street SE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods staff, Board members and supporters in our annual tradition marking the shortest day and longest night of the year. We’ll take a slow contemplative walk along the heights of Fort Stanton Park, tune into the earths’ rhythms, and celebrate the lives of OT Blount and Chuck Jenkins, Ward 8 Woods staff who ...

Free – $20

Winter Solstice Night Walk

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) The longest night of the year is a magical time to spend in the outdoors. Listen to the whispers of wind, woods and wildlife as they survive this chilly time of year. Families.

$5

Winter Solstice Night Walk

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

(VA) (Arlington Parks) The longest night of the year is a magical time to spend in the outdoors. Listen to the whispers of wind, woods and wildlife as they survive this chilly time of year. Families.

$5

Zoo Lights at the National Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Smithsonian) Washington, D.C.’s beloved Smithsonian’s National Zoo holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! Dozens of dazzling displays and half a million environmentally-friendly LED lights illuminate the Zoo's pathways. Visitors can stroll through immersive lantern displays showing rainforest, grassland, desert, ocean and polar habitats and the animals that call them home. Live musical performances, delicious treat offerings and ...

Zoo Lights at the National Zoo

Smithsonian’s National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Smithsonian) Washington, D.C.’s beloved Smithsonian’s National Zoo holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! Dozens of dazzling displays and half a million environmentally-friendly LED lights illuminate the Zoo’s pathways. Visitors can stroll through immersive lantern displays showing rainforest, grassland, desert, ocean and polar habitats and the animals that call them home. Live musical performances, delicious treat offerings and ...

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