Sunrise is the perfect time for a peaceful walk, birding, or nature photography. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens will open at 6:30am for guests to enjoy nature in the early morning hours. Regular admission ($4-8) and memberships apply. Please note...
Enjoy twilight and sunset hours when Meadowlark Botanical Gardens remains open for extended hours. Admission will end at 8pm. Regular admission ($4-8) and memberships apply. Please note: Posed photography reservations are not available during...
Dive into the wonders of insects, spiders and other interesting bugs at this discovery program tailored for curious minds. Through stories, songs, crafts, and a bug walk, children will explore bugs, bugs, and more bugs! Program Fee: $10/child...
Succulent and cactus plants are low maintenance, deer resistant, and perfect for creating fun dish gardens—a winning combination for any plant lover! Explore a great variety of unique and interesting plants at this special sale hosted by the National...
Whoooo loves raptors? Meet Squeakers the Red-Shouldered Hawk and Smoke the Screech Owl at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Roving Naturalist Matt Felperin will be on-hand to share information on these fascinating raptors. Regular garden admissions ($4-8...
Enjoy a fun family outing on the farm! Pick your own pumpkin and sunflowers, take a wagon ride around the farm, visit the farm animals, bounce on the inflatable pillows, slide down the hill slides, and more!
One of the country's largest koi shows, this event is provided by the ZNA Potomac Koi Club and features more than 200 koi fish at Lilac Pavilion Field. This is a great opportunity to see magnificent koi fish up close. This is a free program. No...
Discover the wonders of butterflies with a nature program tailored for curious minds. Through stories, songs, crafts, a discovery walk to see butterflies, and other engaging activities, children will explore fascinating butterflies. Program Fee: $10...
Enjoy the magic of make believe at this program tailored for creative minds. Children will search for fairies and their houses in the garden and make a shoebox fairy garden to take home. Registration closes August 25. Program Fee: $14/child...
Introduce your fledgling to the wonders of birdwatching in a fun and engaging way! This beginner-friendly adventure teaches children how to spot and identify Northern Virginia's most common native birds. It is highly recommended to download the...
Make a splash today at one of five NOVA Parks Waterparks! Waterparks open daily at 11 a.m. through mid-August. Visit each waterpark's webpage for complete schedule. Daily admission is purchased on-site. Annual Waterpark Passes can be purchased online ahead of time and picked up at waterpark during your visit.
Climb UPton—the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic— is NOW OPEN Daily! Climb UPton offers 90 different elements and three levels of difficulty.
Buy your 2026 Annual Waterpark Pass now and enjoy the rest of the 2025 season for FREE. Purchase a pass to receive unlimited admission to all 5 waterparks; discounts on food, beverage, retail, NOVA Parks attractions and events, and more! For waterpark schedules and hours, visit novawaterparks.com .
