2025-2026 Winter Activity Guide

Sa Sa

6:00-8:00pm 6:00-8:00pm

12/13 12/20

$5 $5

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then create asteroid art using paints and a variety of mediums. Sa 1:00-2:30pm 12/13 $8

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National Bird Day Photo Hike All Ages Join us for an adventure along the trails at Franklin Park for a photo safari as we Celebrate National Bird Day. This early start to the new year provides an opportunity to embrace nature and capture images of the lovely raptors inhabiting or visiting Franklin Park. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned photograph this safari will offer you the opportunity to observe the beauty of wildlife through a lens. Bring your own camera or phone for this event. We will supply the hot beverages! M 10:00-11:00am 1/5 $5 262723-01 Winter Lantern Walk All Ages Experience the magic of Franklin Park’s Sculpture Garden after dark! Enjoy a peaceful self-led lantern-lit walk through the park’s lovely sculpture garden. This family-friendly event invites you to slow down and take in the beauty that surrounds you. Celebrate the warmth of community as we celebrate the wonder of winter together. Sa 5:00-8:00pm 1/24 Free 262733-01 Groundhog Day Shindig All Ages Come pay your respect to the groundhog on his special day. Learn the story behind Groundhog Day, and some interesting facts about this little marmot. Does he truly determine the weather? This is an outdoor activity so please dress appropriately. M 3:00-4:00pm 2/2 $5 262734-01 February Freeze For Fun Disc Golf Tournament Ages 16+ Bundle up and hit the course for a fun winter competition. Players of all skill levels are invited to join this February disc golf tournament along the course. Battle for bragging rights and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. Meet fellow players and keep the disc flying all winter long! Sa 10:00am-4:00pm 2/21 $20 262736-01

Chemistry Kids Ages 4-12 Kids will learn about states of matter, chemical bonds, and types of reactions. They will even get to take home their own science creation! Sa 10:30-11:30am 1/10 $5 274207-01 Sa 10:30-11:30am 1/24 $5 274207-02 Sa 10:30-11:30am 2/7 $5 274207-03 Junior Geologists Ages 4-12 Explore the fascinating world of minerals and discover how geodes form inside the Earth. Then, we will get creative by designing and painting your own colorful clay geode to take home and showcase like the precious gem it is! Sa 10:30-11:30am 2/14 $8 274209-01 Fairy House Workshop Ages 4-12 Learn how to build a home for fairies. We will provide all of the supplies, guidance, and space to create a mess. By the end of the program, you will be able to take home your creation so the small magical creatures in your life can have a comfy place to stay. Sa 10:30-11:30am 2/28 $15 274210-01

DROP OFF School’s Out(side): Survival

Ages 8-11 What does it take to survive the wilderness? Find out in this survival camp! We will learn the basics of orienteering, fire safety, shelter building, and emergency preparedness. Tu 9:00am-3:30pm 2/17 $50 274205-01

MULTIAGE Nature Ornaments

Ages 5+ Come and make a variety of holiday ornaments using items found in nature! Choices include woodland animal ornaments, oyster shell ornaments, twig wreaths, and more. Sa 10:30-11:30am 12/13 $12 274725-01 Sa 11:30am-12:30pm 12/13 $12 274725-02 Free Nature Walk All Ages Join a Master Naturalist for a free nature walk through our wooded trails. During the walk, you will learn about the plants and animals that make our park a thriving ecosystem. Please dress for the weather and mulched trails. This program begins at the Hanson Park Nature Center. M 10:30-11:00am 12/22 Free 274713-01 Tu 10:30-11:00am 12/23 Free 274713-02 W 10:30-11:00am 1/14 Free 274713-03 F 10:30-11:00am 1/23 Free 274713-04 W 10:30-11:00am 2/11 Free 274713-05 Tu 10:30-11:00am 2/17 Free 274713-06 Winter Birding All Ages Birding is so much easier without those pesky tree leaves. Join a naturalist on a stroll to explore the winter birds of Hanson Park. M 10:00-11:00am 12/29 Free 274705-01 Noon Year’s Eve All Ages Join us for a family-friendly countdown to New Year’s. We will make festive crafts, have fun activities, roast s’mores, and countdown to the Noon Year! W 10:30am-12:00pm 12/31 $5 274702-01 First Day Hike All Ages Start the new year right with a guided walk. Please dress for the weather and mulched trails. This program begins at the Hanson Park Nature Center. Th 2:00-3:00pm 1/1 Free 274722-01

HAL & BERNI HANSON REGIONAL PARK 22831 Hanson Park Drive, Aldie, VA 20105 571-367-8360 • loudoun.gov/HansonPark Park Hours: Dawn - Dusk Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Park office closed Christmas, 12/24 (noon), 12/25 & 12/26. New Year’s Day 1/1, MLK 1/19, President’s Day 2/16 Nature Center Hours Monday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm Park closed Christmas, 12/25

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PRESCHOOL Planetarium: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Ages 3-6 What is a star and why do they twinkle? Answer these questions and more in this special preschool planetarium. This portable planetarium is similar to entering a small, dark movie theater and may not be advisable for all children. Each child must be accompanied by only one adult. Lay back and enjoy the twinkling virtual stars. Chairs are available upon request to hansonpark@loudoun.gov. Su 11:00-11:45am 12/14 $10 274101-01 Su 12:00-12:45pm 12/14 $10 274101-02

ELEMENTARY Junior Astronomers

Ages 4-12 Learn what a meteor is and how to spot one in the night sky! We will explore how to identify a meteor during the upcoming Geminids Meteor Shower