In honor of National Preservation Month, Carlyle House hosts a special tour of "Lost Alexandria," exploring the impact of urban renewal projects. Beginning in the 1950s, government and private initiatives sought to address urban decay, upgrade...
On the first Saturday of the month through November, visitors can enjoy story time on the Carlyle House front lawn and participate in crafts and other activities that relate to the theme of the month. May’s Family Fun Day will feature Beautiful Bees...
Alexandria has grown from a small town in the 18th century to a bustling small city in the 21st century. Join a tour of Alexandria and explore the various architectural styles that adorn the city streets and make it one of the best places to live and...
Join our yoga instructor for an hour long Yoga Class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace.
Be an early bird and join us for a fabulous show of migrating warblers, a family of small insect-eating birds that often display striking plumage! While some warblers stay here for the warm season to breed, most of these birds only use our forests as a pit stop between their breeding grounds further north and their wintering grounds in Central and South America. September is the peak month for fall migration, while May is the peak month for spring migration. Learn the stories of these lightning fast little beauties, and where they explore when they're not passing through. $7, ages 7+
Join us as we work to keep our park healthy and beautiful! Assist with invasive plant removal, habitat restoration, and other projects as needed.
Experience the magic and wonder of the Bluebell Trail in its full glory! Take a relaxing stroll on Bull Run Regional Park's most famous trail while being enveloped by a sea of blue. Learn about spring ephemeral plants such as the Virginia Bluebell and why these fleeting flowers bloom for such a short time. $5, Ages 8+
Join Roving Naturalist and wildlife photographer Matt Felperin at Bull Run Regional Park to experience and capture the magic of the Virginia Bluebells! At this nature photography workshop, learn how to take stunning photos of this mystical landscape as well as close ups of the fleeting flowers themselves. $15, Ages 12+
Climb UPton is now open open daily! Take on the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic with 90 elements across three challenge levels.
Adventure, discovery, and outdoor fun await at NOVA Parks’ nature summer camps for ages 5-13.
Complete the group application today to reserve your preferred date.
