Autumn Leaves Hike and Craft

Sat · Oct 24·11 AM – 2 PM·Colvin Run Mill Location, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA 22066

(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…

Sat · Oct 24·6:30 PM – 8 PM·Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066

Tour planets, constellations, stars, nebulas and galaxies using telescopes or your eyes. No astronomy experience is needed. If weather prevents viewing, explore images of objects visible under clear skies. The program meets in the Roll-Top Observatory, rain or shine.

Sat · Oct 24·9:30 AM · 11 AM·Croydon Creek Nature Center, 852 Avery Road, Rockville, MD

Join us for a not-so-spooky Halloween celebration made just for the little ones! Come dressed in costume and enjoy festive games and crafts, tasty treats, and hands-on fun as we celebrate all things Halloween. It’s the perfect way for tiny trick-or-treaters to get in the spirit! Ages 2-5. Registration begins August 11.…

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 12 PM·Twinbrook Library · Rockville

Join Twinbrook Library for a fun-filled Halloween event on Oct 24th! From 10:00am - 12:00pm come explore the Monster Flash not-so-spooky "haunted" bus from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation, along with displays from various other county departments. Explore the decorated bus and learn about the upcomin…

Mon · Oct 26·7:30 PM – 9 PM·Observatory Park at Turner Farm, 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066

Discover what meteorites are and where they come from while examining specimens, including meteorites from the moon and Mars. A classroom discussion is followed by telescope viewing, weather permitting. The program meets in the Roll-Top Observatory classroom. Instruction is provided by Analemma Society volunteers.Ages…

Tue · Oct 27·4 PM – 5 PM·Great Falls Library

Read to Jackson the therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose one from the library. Ages 4-12.

Fri · Oct 23·5 PM – 8 PM·Frying Pan Farm Park Location, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171

(2-Adult) Come trick or treat on the farm! Visit with farm animals, create crafts, play games, tour the decorated farmhouse and enjoy the fall on the farm. The program runs in one hour time slots. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Sign up for sessions starting at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.

Thu · Oct 22·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Potomac Library

Little artists can explore simple materials and basic art concepts, such as shapes, color, and texture, with fun, easy, age-appropriate activities in this drop-in program. Some projects may get messy, so make sure to wear play clothes and/or bring a smock. For children ages 1-3. Library Program Attendance (both virtual…

Fri · Sep 25·1:30 PM – 3 PM·Burke Lake Golf Center Location, 6915 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA) Adaptive Golf Clinics are back! Personalized instruction for golfers of all abilities. Free!Pick the date or dates that work for you and join us for an afternoon of golf, learning and skill-building activities!Open to all players, including non-VSGA members.Maximum 20 participants…

Fri · Sep 25·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Hidden Pond Nature Center Location, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, VA 22152

(5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore the wonders of our natural world through nature walks, interactive activities and animal presentations. Includes s’mores. Topics vary by date. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Fri · Sep 25·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Location, Visitor Center & Amphitheater, Chantilly, VA 20151

(4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and possibly catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with s'mores round the campfire. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program.