(3-Adult) Enjoy an evening in the woods and learn about the constellations, their stories and other night-sky features. Our naturalist will identify the stars and will have some telescopes to use. The program concludes with a campfire. S'mores ingredients provided. All participants, including accompanying adults, must register and pay for the program.
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Join this free, community-led Tai Chi class held every morning at Hunters Woods Plaza, in front of RCC Hunters Woods. Residents of Hunters Woods Fellowship House lead this daily drop-in session, open to all. In case of inclement weather, class will move inside RCC Hunters Woods. One Hunters Woods events are your invita…
Walk in to enjoy coffee, a breakfast bite and fellowship. Saturday mornings at RCC Hunters Woods. All are welcome!
Enjoy a lively performance from a local improv group! The Home Improv Mints are a Northern Virginia/Washington DC based improv troupe performing comedy sketches. Join us for a laugh-out-loud fun time! Adults. Preregister.
Fiesta Fairfax is a community celebration observed during Hispanic Heritage Month and includes cultural performances, music, food vendors, and educational exhibits highlighting the contributions and experiences of the Hispanic, Latino and Latinx community.
(16-Adult) Early fall is a great time to look for fungi in the woodlands. Learn some categories of local fungi based on shapes and learn tips for drawing in the field. We will try some field sketching too. Your choice of pencil or watercolor. Dress for the weather.
(12-Adult) This introductory-level class is perfect for beginners or for those who want to learn how to paddle more efficiently. Learn about different kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and safety gear. On the water learn to move the boat in every direction using different strokes and maneuvers. All kayaks, pa…
(All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned cider press by making your own cider. Your group needs to bring approximately 100 apples of their choosing and tightly sealable containers for transporting approximately 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples and c…
(4-Adult) Explore 200-year-old Colvin Run Mill as we grind grain using the power of the waterwheel. Hear and smell the grindstones at work. Learn how automated gristmills revolutionized flour production. Visit the 19th century Miller's House and stop by Colvin Run General Store to purchase our ground grain. This progra…
