2024 Fall Activity Guide

Seasonal STEAM Challenge All Ages Join your PRCS for an Autumn STEAM challenge. Find the hidden colors of leaves and discover why they change color in the fall. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Earn a pin for every four “Science in the Park” programs you participate in. Location: Gwen Thompson Briar Patch Park F 3:30-4:30pm 9/6 $5 176709-01 Location: Lovettsville Community Park Sa 3:30-4:30pm 10/5 $5 176709-02 Location: Trailside Park F 3:30-4:30pm 11/8 $5 176709-03 Seasonal Citizen Scientist All Ages Join us at the park for a great opportunity to be a Citizen Scientist by participating in a BioBlitz. Bioblitz is biological surveying to record all the living species within a designated area. Earn a pin for every four “Science in the Park” programs you participate in. Location: Lovettsville Community Park F 6:00-7:00pm 9/6 Free 176710-01 Location: Potomac Green Neighborhood Park F 3:00-4:00pm 9/13 Free 176710-02 Location: Heron Overlook Park Sa 3:00-4:00pm 10/5 Free 176710-03 First Friday Fireside Stories All Ages Meet us at the park for tall tales and yummy treats. Special storytelling guests will regale you with tall tales around the fire. Marshmallows provided. Location: Lovettsville Community Park F 8:00-9:00pm 9/6 Free 176711-01 F 8:00-9:00pm 10/4 Free 176711-02 F 8:00-9:00pm 11/1 Free 176711-03

SPECIAL EVENTS Fall Festival

All Ages Spend a beautiful fall day outdoors at CMP! Enjoy music and pumpkin painting. Shop from hand-made crafts for sale by local artists. View the amazing work of entrants to the Friends of CMP’s 16 th Annual Photo Expo. Food available for purchase. No registration required. Use the Loudoun Park Lane entrance and follow the signs. Event will be held rain or shine. Sa 10:00am-3:00pm 9/21 Free 16 th Annual Photo Expo At CMP All Ages See the extraordinary work of local photographers as they capture the theme “Natural Spaces and Old Places.” In this juried show, sponsored by the Friends of Claude Moore Park, the winning photos will be on display in the historic Lanesville Ordinary and Caretakers House. Viewers can vote for their favorite photo to win the Paul Glascock Memorial People’s Choice Award. Photos may be entered into the contest until Friday, September 13. For information, rules, and entry forms go to: FriendsOfClaudeMoorePark.org. Sa 10:00am-3:00pm 9/21 Free Truck Or Treat All Ages Come dressed in your favorite costume and climb aboard! Check out different trucks, tractors, wagons, and more. Attempt the maze, try out some spooky games, and brave the haunted house. Don’t forget to stop by the candy stations! Go to HeritageFarmMuseum.org to register. Ages 2 and under free. $5 per person. Group rate of $4 (4 or more). Sa 3:00-6:00pm 10/19 Historic Encounters Day All Ages Step into the past with Claude Moore Park, Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, and the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association as you engage in immersive historic activities. Go to HeritageFarmMuseum.org to register. Ages 3 and under free. $10 per person, group rate of $7.50 (4 or more), $5 (20 or more) Sa 10:00am-1:00pm 11/16

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NATURE PROGRAMS

Family Fishing Day All Ages Beginner or pro, all are welcome to join us at the pond for some angling adventures. Instruction will be available for individuals. Poles and bait will be available on a first come first serve basis. Catch and release only. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone over the age of 16 must have a VA freshwater fishing license. No trout license is needed. Location: Meadow Glen Park Su 8:00-10:00am 9/7 Free 176707-01 Location: Bazil Newman Riverfront Park Su 8:00-10:00am 9/29 Free 176707-02 Pony On Down To The Park All Ages Join your PRCS for a special pony program at the park. Discover more about ponies from Val Hoke, enjoy a ride, and create a pool noodle pony to take home. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Su 2:00-4:00pm 11/3 $5 176708-01