2024 Fall Activity Guide

Location: Franklin Park Pool Su 12:00-12:45pm 9/8

F F F

10:00-10:30am 10:00-10:30am 10:00-10:30am

9/27

Free

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10/11 Free 11/15 Free

$5 $5 $5

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Su Su

1:00-1:45pm 2:00-2:45pm

9/8 9/8

Season of Trees Ages 3-6 Why do trees change color in the Fall? Why are leaves green? Use your senses to investigate how trees adapt to changing weather and light. We will start with a seated discussion with hands-on artifacts, followed by a short nature hike in the woods. Sa 10:30-11:30am 11/9 $3 174103-01 YOUTH DROP OFF Ages 6-8 Enjoy the day off from school while you explore local wildlife, hike along trails, complete outdoor challenges, and create art from nature. Bring lunch and a snack. Meet at the Nature Center. F 9:00am-3:00pm 10/4 $55 174201-01 Paint n’ Create - Cat Ages 8-11 School’s Out(side) Follow step-by-step instructions to paint a wonderful work of art on canvas. This time you will learn how to paint a cat on a stack of books. You will learn tips and tricks along the way and have a finished art piece to take home. No experience necessary, and all supplies included. Th 5:30-7:00pm 10/24 $20 174202-01 Journal & Bookmaking Ages 8-11 This series of classes will teach you how to make your own homemade journals. We will explore many tools you can use to aid in your creativity. All supplies will be included to create and decorate your journal. Th 5:30-6:45pm 11/7-11/21 $30 174203-01 TEEN BioBlitz Battle Ages 13-17 Form teams and compete to see who can find the most species at Hanson Park! Every team will meet at the Hanson Park Nature Center for a quick training. Afterwards, it is up to each team where they should look in Hanson Park for the highest biodiversity. A phone, or iPad is required for each team to take photos. Sa 11:00am-3:00pm 9/28 Free 174401-01 Teen Trivia Night Ages 13-17 Have you seen the show Parks and Rec? Compete in the Hanson Park Teen Parks and Rec Trivia Night and you might win the prize! Refreshments will be provided. F 6:00-8:00pm 11/22 $5 174402-01

Scarecrow Contest All Ages Funny, scary, or silly – all scarecrows welcome! All scarecrows will be unveiled at our Halloween in the Park Event on 10/25, where they will be voted on in our annual Scarecrow Contest! The winner will win a Halloween-themed prize! Materials will be available for pick up on Monday, October 14 and will be due by Wednesday, October 23 by 5:00pm. F 10/14-10/23 Free 162703-01 Franklin Park Trout Derby & Fishing Expo All Ages Join us at the pond for a morning of family fun and fishing. Fun and educational booths, local and national organizations with their latest fishing and boating gear, trout fishing, practice casting areas and magnet fishing for kids will be available! Volunteers will be on hand to teach you how to bait, cast, and hook your catch. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone over the age of 16 years must have a valid Virginia State Freshwater fishing license to participate. Limited fishing poles and bait will be available to use. All participants must be registered. Sa 10/20 8:00-11:00am $7 Kids 18 & under 162712-01 Sa 10/20 8:00-10:30am $10 Adults 18+ 162712-02 Halloween In The Park All Ages Decorate a pumpkin, trick-or-treat for candy, play some games, get your face painted, and vote on your favorite scarecrow from our Scarecrow Contest! We will have live animals, local organizations and parks, and lots of spooky displays! F 10/25 6:00-8:00pm Free 162704-01

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-4:00pm Nature Center Hours Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

Facebook: @HansonRegionalPark Instagram: @Hanson_Regional_Park

PRESCHOOL

Planetarium - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Ages 5 & under 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. The planetarium is usually experienced by sitting on a cushion or lying on the floor. Chairs are available upon request to hansonpark@loudoun.gov. Registration is required for all participants; no drop-ins are available. Each child must be accompanied by only one adult. F 5:30-6:15pm 9/6 $10 174104-01 F 6:30-7:15pm 9/6 $10 174104-02 Library Storytime Ages 5 & under The library is coming to Hanson Park! Bring a picnic blanket to the Nature Center for an unforgettable storytime with music, dancing, and a whole lot of fun.

ADULT

Where Your Food Really Comes From Ages 18+ Interested in where crops, heirlooms, and weeds come from? In this talk, ethnobotanist Nan McCarry will tell you the story of how we entered the age of agriculture. This talk will give you fresh insight into our connection with the natural world. Tu 5:30-6:30pm 9/10 Free 174505-01 Ages 18+ Celebrate the Fall Equinox with 90-minutes of self-care with an outdoor gentle yoga practice followed by a live Crystal and Tibetan Bowls Sound Bath experience. Yoga mats are provided but please bring a warm blanket for the sound bath experience. Su 5:00-6:30pm 9/22 $15 174504-01 Equinox Yoga & Sound Bath