2026 Fall Activity Guide

Howl-o-ween Party All Ages Bring your canine companion to for a pawty in the park. Costumes are suggested but not required for this Halloween event. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Sa 12:00-1:00pm 10/24 Free 176722-01 Halloween in Lovettsville Community Park All Ages All ghost and goblins are invited to join us on the trail at Lovettsville Community Park for a hauntingly good time. Sunset transforms the pathway into a not so spooky spectacle of ghouls of all ages to enjoy! Location: Lovettsville Community Park Sa 5:30-8:30pm 10/24 Free 176705-03 Reel Memories Trout Derby Ages 3+ Summer is over, but the fishing is always on! Anglers of all ages are invited to cast in their lines at the Lovettsville Community Park Fishing Derby. Bring your whole family and prepare for a whopper of a good time. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone over the age of 16 must have a Virginia freshwater fishing license. No trout license is needed. Prizes will be awarded for the most fish caught in each age category. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Youth Sa 8:00-10:00am 11/14 $10 176704-05 Adult Sa 8:00-10:00am 11/14 $15 176704-06

Pumpkin Patch Fairy Homes Ages 3+ With your magic wand and fairy dust, transform an ordinary pumpkin into an enchanted fairy home. Participants will use small pumpkins, natural materials, and craft supplies to design whimsical fairy houses. All participants must be accompanied by an adult (No fee for accompanying adult). F 5:00-6:00pm 10/16 $10 162773-01 Ages 13-18 Grab your skates and roll on into the rink for an evening of skate and glow. Open skating, popular music and refreshments will be provided. F 7:00-9:00pm 9/25 $10 162732-01 SENIOR Senior Stewards Ages 55+ TEEN Neon Skate Teen Night Discover the beauty of the outdoors while making meaningful connections through the Silver Stewards program. Designed for active older adults, this program combines nature exploration, environmental education and light stewardship. Tu 12:00-1:00pm 10/6 Free 962601-01 SCHOOLS OUT CAMP Franklin Park Schools Out Camp Ages 6-12 Get ready for a day of outdoor adventure, discovery, and fun. Build new friendships and create lasting memories while enjoying the beauty of Franklin Park. M 8:30am-4:30pm 9/21 $50 162730-01 Th 8:30am-4:30pm 10/29 $50 162730-02 M & Tu 8:30am-4:30pm 11/2-11/3 $100 162730-03 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Hilltops & Hoofbeats Ages 3+ Saddle up and experience the beauty of Franklin Park from a different perspective! Enjoy a guided trail ride through Franklin Park and connect with nature. Whether you are an experienced rider or new to the saddle, this adventure is sure to be a ride to remember. All riders under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Riders under 6 must have a parent who walks with child & horse along the trail (no fee for walking parent). M 5:30-6:30pm 9/7 $65 962707-01 M 7:00-8:00pm 9/7 $65 962707-02 W 5:30-6:30pm 9/16 $65 962707-03 F 5:00-6:00pm 10/2 $65 962707-04 F 6:00-7:00pm 10/2 $65 962707-05 F 5:00-6:00pm 10/23 $65 962707-06 F 6:00-7:00pm 10/23 $65 962707-07 W 5:00-6:00pm 11/11 $65 962707-08 W 6:00-7:00pm 11/11 $65 962707-09 Twilight Canoe Paddle Ages 5+ As the sun sets, participants will paddle into the golden glow of evening. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Sleeter Lake and take advantage of the twilight to observe birds returning to their roost. Recommend insect repellent and appropriate clothing for a water experience. Life Jackets will be provided and are required for this program. Sa 5:30-7:00pm 9/19 $20 162729-01

FRANKLIN PARK

17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville 540-338-7603 loudoun.gov/FranklinPark Park Hours: Daily 7:00am - Dusk Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm facebook.com/FranklinParkLoudoun

MULTIAGE Family Nature Explorers

Ages 2-5 You and your child will join Miss Kathi and other families to explore the great outdoors for this Tinkergarten curriculum-based class. This class will be held outside so you and your child should come prepared for all weather conditions. M 3:00-4:00pm 9/14-9/21 $50 162709-04 M 3:00-4:00pm 10/5-10/19 $50 162709-05 Th 2:00-3:00pm 9/17-10/1 $50 162709-06 Th 2:00-3:00pm 10/8-10/22 $50 162709-07 BioBlitz Franklin Park All Ages Join us at Franklin Park for a great opportunity to be a Citizen Scientist by participating in BioBlitz. BioBlitz is a biological survey to record all the living species within a designated area. Please come dressed for the weather as this is an outside event. Su 10:00-11:00am 9/13 Free 162724-02 Lantern Walk Ages 3+ Celebrate the changing of the clocks with a magical evening lantern walk. Create your own lantern to light your way along the trail as twilight fades and discover how the seasonal changes affect wildlife and our daily lives. Su 4:00-5:00pm 11/1 $10 162731-01