The Tortoise and the Hare
Join us as we read "The Tortoise and the Hare" by Teresa Mlawer and meet Winkler's Russian Tortoise, Tessie. This is a FREE Family Program geared toward families with small children.
Join us as we read "The Tortoise and the Hare" by Teresa Mlawer and meet Winkler's Russian Tortoise, Tessie. This is a FREE Family Program geared toward families with small children.
Join friends for a FREE Family Program! We'll be reading "The Secret Life of Squirrels: Back to School" by Nancy Rose, then take a walk around the preserve looking for the squirrels that call Winkler Botanical Preserve home. This program is...
Meet animals up-close this Fall! Learn about and interact with the wildlife that call Potomac Overlook home. Stop by the nature center auditorium, where NOVA Parks' Roving Naturalist and critters look forward to meeting you! All ages are welcome...
Celebrate the end of summer at the Potomac Overlook Vegetable Garden. Sample a wide variety of peppers from mild to hot, taste dishes prepared by the Master Gardeners, and learn more about how to grow your own! This is a free program. No registration...
Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each one-hour walk will be over uneven, hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent...
Enjoy free garden admission and a guided walk around Meadowlark's 95 acres on Tuesdays. Each one-hour walk will be over uneven, hilly terrain, have a positive focus, and include a silent, meditative portion and a few interesting facts from our docent...
Visit Old Town to experience Alexandria’s rich Scottish heritage and watch the Scottish Walk Parade march past Carlyle House, the city’s oldest stone building. Before or after the parade, step back in time with a free open house at the museum, in the...
The first Saturday of the month through November, guests can sit in on story time starting at the top of each hour and participate in crafts and other activities that relate to the theme of the month. This program is for all ages, though some crafts...
The first Saturday of the month through November, guests can sit in on story time starting at the top of each hour and participate in crafts and other activities that relate to the theme of the month. This program is for all ages, though some crafts...
Enjoy a free guided tour of Mt. Zion Old School Baptist Church. Tours are held on the fourth Sunday of the month, now through October. Open 1:00-5:00 PM. This is a free program. No registration required. Mt. Zion Historic Park is located at 40309...
Pick your own pumpkin and sunflowers, take a wagon ride, visit the farm animals, bounce on inflatable pillows, slide down hill slides, and more! Open daily September 27-November 2!
Climb UPton—the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic—is open during the fall season! With 90 different elements and three levels of difficulty, there’s adventure for everyone. Visit climbupton.com for fall hours.
Relax in nature in a variety of campsites and cabins. Book now to enjoy the colors of autumn at Bull Run Regional Park or Pohick Bay Regional Park campgrounds.