Experience the changing of the seasons during sunset and enjoy the natural beauty of the Occoquan Reservoir. A fun and memorable outdoor experience while highlighting natural and historical features unique to the area. This program will be led by NOVA Parks Roving Naturalist, Matt Felperin. We will begin with a brief paddling instruction overview before heading out. Previous kayak experience suggested, but not required. $40, Ages 12+
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Guided sunset kayak paddle on calm Reservoir Park waters amid peak fall foliage, led by ACA‑certified instructor and NOVA Parks naturalist, spotting wildlife; $40, ages 12+.
Guided sunset kayak paddle at Pohick Bay Regional Park offers calm evening waters, wildlife sightings, and brief instruction from ACA‑certified instructor Matt Felperin, $35, ages 12+.
Hands‑on laser cutter practice with guidance on personal projects at Nova Labs, limited space and tools require sign‑up, open to members with GO Laser Cutter 101 sign‑off.
Fast‑paced intro to woodworking at Nova Labs, building a wooden tool tote while learning wood basics, milling, joinery, band‑saw curves, and glue‑ups.
Guided bird walk at Burke Lake Park lets participants identify native birds using eyes, ears, and binoculars, suitable for ages 6 and up.
Naturalist teaches fishing basics at Burke Lake Park, providing rods and bait; participants 16+ need Virginia license, children must be with a registered adult, ages 5 and up.
Cox Farms offers giant slides, hayrides through Imaginature Trail, a corn maze, farm animals, apple cider and pick‑your‑own pumpkins, all ages.
A Halloween scavenger hunt at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens begins with a book trail featuring Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden.
Mini Golf course and Climb UPton transformed into haunted Halloween attractions at Upton Hill Regional Park — all ages.
Haunted mini golf and a terrifying trail wind through Pohick Bay Regional Park, offering spooky family‑friendly attractions and festive surprises.
Latin American literature club (City of Fairfax Regional Library, Conference Room 103) — reads and discusses stories and novellas, focusing on magical realism, reading Fernanda Melchor’s Temporada de huracanes, adults.
One-on-one tech assistance with volunteers at City of Fairfax Regional Library, troubleshooting email, documents, internet, photos, apps, and devices, ages 18 and up.
Southside Park Habitat Restoration (Town of Vienna) — Habitat restoration work at Southside Park.
Spooky Serpents (Potomac Overlook Regional Park) — Up‑close view of resident snakes and a naturalist feeding them mice, delivering a spooky, hiss‑filled experience.
