(Adults) These nocturnal raptors are pair-bonding and looking for nesting sites at this time of year. Prowl the park after dark to listen for and learn about our local owls and possibly see a barred owl. Meet at the Visitor Center and dress for the weather and standing off trail.
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A talk on humane tactics for gardens against deer, rabbits, squirrels, rats, groundhogs, presented by Kathy Jentz at Green Spring Gardens, for ages 16 and up.
Puzzle exchange at John Marshall Library—bring a jigsaw, take a different one, ongoing during open hours, for ages 18 and up.
Pick up vegetable, fruit, herb, or flower seed packets at John Marshall Library, including 2025 and older varieties, and donate extras at the information desk.
Make it in Metal: Jewelry Making Workshop (Del Ray Artisans Gallery) — Make copper dangle earrings using hammers and stamping tools, $60 member, $70 non-member, plus $15 fee.
Play the bird‑themed board game Wingspan and then walk the Huntley Meadows trail to hone birding skills, for ages 12 and up.
Hands‑on macroinvertebrate sampling at Angel Park, where volunteers collect and identify aquatic insects with the City’s Stormwater Management staff to assess water quality.
Geocaching and letterboxing lessons with GPS and mapping activities at Carlyle House Historic Park.
Haunted Mini Golf at Oakmont Rec Center offers trick‑or‑treat prizes at every hole, food trucks, popcorn and games; $15 online, $18 door, all ages.
Trick-or-treat on the farm with farm animals, crafts, games, and a decorated farmhouse tour, in one‑hour slots at Frying Pan Farm Park, for ages 2 and up.
Evening campfire at Hidden Pond Nature Center features nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations and s’mores, all ages.
Experiment painting with pinecones, acorns, and leaves creates new patterns and textures in the Sherwood Meeting Room, Alexandria, registration required, for ages 3–10.
Nighttime lantern-lit tour of the historic house and 19th‑century gristmill shares local ghost stories, legends, and supernatural tales, ages 12 and up.
