2025-2026 Winter Activity Guide

Location- Bles Park Sa

Field Trips For Preschool, Elementary, & Homeschool All Ages Have a group looking for some exciting nature, science, or history fun? Visit the park for themed educational and SOL related field trips. Call 571-258- 3700 for information, prices, and reservations. All Ages Have a special interest you would like to explore here at Claude Moore Park? Join together with a Park Naturalist and create your own unique park experience. Activities can range from archery, campfires, hiking, fishing, historic tours, and much more. Want to combine activities and try a bit of everything? Ask us how! We work directly with you to make your experience truly unique. Call 571-258-3700 for information, prices, and reservations. Create Your Own Experience All Ages Celebrate the holiday season with Claude Moore Park. Take a stroll to check out the holiday lights and decorations. Enjoy hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows (provided, Halal available). Help your neighbors by donating a new hat or gloves for the “Winter Warmth Tree” and try out some crafts. Sa 4:00-7:00pm 12/6 Free 261706-01 All Ages Holiday light displays will be available for viewing during a special extended opening of Claude Moore Park. Stop by for a leisurely night stroll (self- guided) down Vestals Gap Rd and into the historic district to enjoy the festive decorations. Friday and Saturday nights we will host a campfire, marshmallows, and hot chocolate. Park closes promptly at 7:00pm. Daily 5:00-7:00pm 12/7-12/23 Free 261731-01 EVENTS Holiday In The Park Lighted Nights

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Location- Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park Sa 11:00am-12:00pm 2/7

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EDUCATION

Story Stroll All Ages Enjoy a self-guided story stroll in Meadow Glen Park. Follow the story of Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer and learn about how animals approach winter. Location: Meadow Glen Park Daily 7:00am-7:00pm 12/15-1/15 Free 276714-01 Luminary Walk All Ages Take a leisurely self-paced lantern-lit walk along the trail to learn about the various ways lights are used in traditions around the world. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Daily 4:30-6:00pm 1/1-1/31 Free 276720-01 Location: Bazil Newman Riverfront Park Daily 4:30-6:00pm 2/1-2/28 Free 276720-02 The Road To Independence All Ages Stride step by step through the key moments that transformed the thirteen colonies into the United States of America during this self-guided walk along the trail. Location- Lucketts Community Park Daily 8:00am-5:00pm 1/16-1/31 Free 976705-01 Location- Lovettsville Community Park Daily 8:00am-5:00pm 2/1-2/13 Free 976705-02 All Ages Start the year out right with a family friendly hike through Lovettsville Community Park. Toast in 2026 with some hot chocolate, crisp winter air, peaceful paths, and a chance to reflect on the year ahead. Please dress for the weather. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Th 12:00-1:00pm 1/1 Free 276710-02 All Ages The elves are scrambling. Santa is missing and it is almost Christmas! Lucky for the elves Santa has left clues along the trail. Join us for the second annual Elf Scramble 3K and help the elves in their quest. Registration will include swag to put a little jingle in your run. Donation box for Toys for Tots will be available for those of you wishing to make another child’s holiday a little merrier. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Ages 5-12 Su 12:00-2:00pm 12/7 $15 276701-03 Ages 13+ Su 12:00-2:00pm 12/7 $25 276701-04 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt All Ages GUIDED HIKES 1st Day Hike EVENTS Elf Scramble 3K Grab your flashlight and get ready for some holiday fun! As the sun goes down, candy canes will be hidden along the trails. Search high and low to uncover this sweet treat. Don’t forget to bundle up, bring your flashlight

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NATURE Christmas Bird Count

All Ages Participate in the nation’s longest-running community science bird project, the Christmas Bird Count. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for trail walk. PRCS will have a limited supply of binoculars available for your use, and hot chocolate on hand! Location: Bles Park Su 8:00-9:00am 12/14 Free 276715-01 All Ages Find the signs of cute critters along the PRCS trails. Discover some fun facts about Loudoun County’s wildlife during your self-guided hike and discover they adapt during the winter self-guided park hike. Location: Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park Daily 8:00am-5:00pm 1/1-1/31 Free 976704-16 Location: Scott Jenkins Memorial Park Daily 8:00am-5:00pm 2/1-2/28 Free 976704-17 Location: Bazil Newman Riverfront Park Daily 8:00am-5:00pm 2/1-2/28 Free 976704-18 Steppin’ Into Saturday All Ages Quest For Critters Step into Saturday with PRCS! On the first Saturday of each month, take in the majesty of some of the hidden gems of our county. Each will receive a special button commemorating each hike. Please note that our trails are not paved and can be hilly and rocky, so if you intend on bringing strollers, they must be able to go off-road.

and join us for this magical moment. Location: Lovettsville Community Park F 6:00-7:00pm 12/5 Location: Scott Jenkins Memorial Park F 6:00-7:00pm 12/12

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