Hands on History - Herbs for Food and Medicine
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(6-Adult) Explore Sully's heirloom garden and learn how early Americans used herbs in cooking, medicine and housekeeping. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.
(6-Adult) Explore Sully's heirloom garden and learn how early Americans used herbs in cooking, medicine and housekeeping. This program links to the VA250 and Fairfax250 commemoration.
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Free hands‑on STEM activities and conversations with local professionals at Woodlands Stewardship Education Center, supporting Girl Scout STEM badge requirements.
Guided English conversation practice in a group setting at Chantilly Regional Library’s conference room, adults 18 and up.
Chantilly's Close-KNIT Community (Chantilly Regional Library, Chantilly Conference Room) — Weekly knitting group where participants bring projects, chat, and share techniques, supplies required, ages 13 and up.
November Bird Walk at Twin Branches Nature Trail, Park on Glade Drive near Twin Branches Road, Reston.
Cox Farms offers giant slides, hayrides through Imaginature Trail, a corn maze, farm animals, apple cider and pick‑your‑own pumpkins, all ages.
Southside Park Habitat Restoration (Town of Vienna) — Habitat restoration work at Southside Park.
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.
Personalized club and ball recommendations at Laurel Hill Golf Club, with a $100 fitting fee credited toward purchase; appointments required.
Grind corn, shape clay pots, craft corn darts, and tour Huntley Meadows through a Virginia Indian perspective.
Night at the Nature Center (Hidden Pond Nature Center) — Explore nocturnal wildlife after dark, discovering adaptations for hunting as the park transforms, for ages 3 and up.
Guided bird walk at Burke Lake Park lets participants identify native birds using eyes, ears, and binoculars, suitable for ages 6 and up.
Explore astronomy basics with a classroom discussion and telescope viewing at the Roll‑Top Observatory in Observatory Park at Turner Farm, for ages 8 and up.