(16-Adult) Enjoy a digital detox as you hike through the woods and learn about the healing benefits of nature. Practice forest bathing techniques designed to help you connect with nature and improve your well-being. Led by a certified forest bathing instructor.
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A short walk along the stream restoration project showcases local watershed conservation efforts at Gulf Branch Nature Center.
Invasive plant removal at Fort Scott Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.
Hike through Fairfax County Park Authority trails while learning to sketch a beautiful autumn scene, ages 10 and up.
A naturalist reads Anne Rockwell's Hiking Day and leads a short free hike on the Catherine Lodge Porch at Winkler Botanical Preserve.
Courtney LeBlanc leads a short walk through Lubber Run Park, pausing for nature‑themed poetry readings and personal poem writing.
Gentle bat‑focused walk at Long Branch Nature Center followed by a campfire with s’mores.
Guided walk with a park naturalist along forested paths to the wetland, hearing nocturnal residents like beavers and owls, at Huntley Meadows, ages 6 and up.
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.
After‑hours nature walk at Potomac Overlook Regional Park explores DMV cryptids like Clifton Bunny Man and Maryland Snallygaster, revealing origins and possible real animal inspirations.
Nighttime lantern-lit tour of the historic house and 19th‑century gristmill shares local ghost stories, legends, and supernatural tales, ages 12 and up.
