Search for Santa’s Critters

Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Santa’s animal friends are lost in our park and need rescuing! Go on a scavenger hunt to locate the critters so they can help Santa deliver candy and treats for the holidays! $5 per child.  Appropriate for families and children of all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check in at the nature center anytime ...

$5

Search for Santa’s Critters

Potomac Overlook Regional Park3 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Santa’s animal friends are lost in our park and need rescuing! Go on a scavenger hunt to locate the critters so they can help Santa deliver candy and treats for the holidays! $5 per child.  Appropriate for families and children of all ages.  Children must be accompanied by an adult. Check in at the nature center anytime ...

$5

Solstice Celebration – A Naturalist Walk Along the C&O Canal

C&O Canal

(MD) (Nature Forward) The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is arriving. Whether you call this astronomical event the shortest day of the year—or the longest night of the year—it’s a good occasion to push away from your computer and join fellow nature lovers on a hike in a beautiful place. Our outing starts at the Widewater area along the ...

$35 – $49

Solstice Celebration – A Naturalist Walk Along the C&O Canal

C&O Canal

(MD) (Nature Forward) The first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is arriving. Whether you call this astronomical event the shortest day of the year—or the longest night of the year—it’s a good occasion to push away from your computer and join fellow nature lovers on a hike in a beautiful place. Our outing starts at the Widewater area along the ...

$35 – $49

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
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