(12-Adult) What do our legends say about us? Learn about local ghost stories, legends, and tales of the supernatural on this nighttime lantern-lite tour. The tour guide will lead you through the historic house and the 19th century gristmill.Tours start at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Nighttime lantern-lit tour of the historic house and 19th‑century gristmill shares local ghost stories, legends, and supernatural tales, ages 12 and up.
Kids submit favorite snack, dinner, or dessert recipes to a community cookbook at Cascades Library, using template cards from the children's book display, for ages 10 and under.
Maker Lab Drop-in Hours (Herndon Fortnightly Library) — Access 3D printer, sewing and embroidery machines, Cricut and Cameo cutters for self‑directed projects, ages 13+.
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.
Pumpkin painting and seasonal beer or wine on the raptor deck with snacks, registration includes a pumpkin and two drinks, 21+.
Hike through fall foliage, identify trees, then craft a keepsake from a perfect leaf at Riverbend Park for ages 5 and up.
Cider Making (Class) (Colvin Run Mill) — Use a cider press to press eight people's apples into two gallons of cider; bring 100 apples and sealable containers, all ages.
Make a floating Moana raft with colorful craft supplies at Great Falls Library, for ages 5–10.
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.
Evening campfire at Hidden Pond Nature Center features nature walks, interactive activities, animal presentations and s’mores, all ages.
Hike the woods at Hidden Oaks Nature Center while a certified instructor guides forest bathing techniques for digital detox and well‑being, for ages 16 and up.
A bird fashion show on an ADA-accessible runway at Meadowside Nature Center lets participants dress as birds, strut for volunteer judges, win a prize; refreshments provided, registration encouraged.
Hike through Fairfax County Park Authority trails while learning to sketch a beautiful autumn scene, ages 10 and up.
