2026 Summer Activity Guide

Outdoor Geocaching Adventure All Ages Explore the trails of Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve with a self-guided geocaching adventure available during preserve open hours. Using a smartphone and the free Geocaching app, participants can search for hidden caches along well-maintained natural surface trails while discovering scenic areas along the way. This passive program allows visitors to explore at their own pace while enjoying a fun, family- friendly outdoor treasure hunt. Stop in the Visitor Center if you have questions. M-Su 9:00am-7:00pm 8/1-8/31 Free 467723-01 Ages 8+ Let the arrows fly with friends and family! This introductory archery class provides instruction, practice, and skills-testing through fun archery games. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must be registered to participate. All participants must be present at start of program for safety session. Contact BansheeReeks@ loudoun.gov for private group information. Sa 12:00-1:30pm 8/22 $15 467750-01 Sa 2:30-4:00pm 8/22 $15 467750-02 Family Archery All Ages Lend your hands to care for our lands! Possible volunteer tasks include invasive plant removal, gardening, landscaping, trail maintenance, and more. Please dress to work outdoors (closed-toe shoes, long pants, sunscreen, etc.) Minors under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Visitor Center. Online waiver and registration at: https://bit.ly/BansheeVolunteering Sa 9:00am-12:00pm 6/20 Free 967780-06 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm 7/18 Free 967780-07 Sa 9:00am-12:00pm 8/15 Free 967780-08 All Ages Get down and dirty while growing your knowledge! This informal volunteer opportunity lets parents work along-side kids in order to support local flora in the Banshee Reeks Native Plant Demonstration Garden. Learn-by-doing as we explore new ways to restore our natural areas. Play area with mud kitchen and garden toys make it a fun experience for all! Meet at the Demonstration Garden. Th 9:30-11:00am 6/11 Free 467220-01 Su 1:00-3:00pm 6/14 Free 467220-02 Tu 9:30-11:00am 6/30 Free 467220-03 Tu 9:30-10:30am 8/11 Free 467220-04 EXHIBITS & EVENTS National Trails Day All Ages VOLUNTEERING Volunteer Workday Garden Learn & Play What better way to celebrate National Trails Day than by exploring Banshee Reeks – the County’s only nature preserve. With nearly 15-miles of trails that span 695 acres, there’s plenty of room to roam. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a free souvenir and a trail map to choose from several color-coded trails. Free event. Sa 8:30am-4:30pm 6/6 Free 467739-01 Pollinator Festival All Ages Kick-off National Pollinator Week at Loudoun’s only nature preserve. Join us for a family-friendly celebration of pollinators to raise awareness about protecting natural areas and to promote Banshee Reeks. This free event includes hands-on activities, educational exhibits, native plants for purchase and outdoor entertainment including lawn games, face painting, and more! Sa 10:00am-2:00pm 6/13 Free 467730-01

Play All Day VA All Ages Commemorate the longest day of the year and Play All Day at Banshee Reeks! In honor of Father’s Day, stop at the Visitor’s Center to learn about our “Dad Skills” challenge activity, participate in yard games, or simply relax in a rocker to enjoy the view from our porch. No registration required. Play All Day VA is a statewide initiative coordinated by the Virginia Recreation and Park Society. Su 9:00am-7:30pm 6/21 Free 467732-01 All Ages The Lemonade Stand LIVE concert series welcomes this POSITIVE-ly fun performer to Banshee Reeks. With 34 years of experience, Kidsinger Jim and his guitar perform folksongs enjoyed by kids of all ages. Tickets are free; register in advance to get a FREE bucket hat and bring your own cups for complimentary lemonade and water. After the concert, stay for activities. Questions? Call us 703-737-8894 or 540-338-7973. Th 10:30am-12:00pm 7/2 Free The Lemonade Stand LIVE: Kidsinger Jim Ancient Lava Rock Adventure All Ages In honor of National Rock Day - July 17 - we invite you to visit one of our region’s most unique geological formations. Set out on a 1-mile self-guided adventure to discover an ancient lava rock formation by grabbing a marked trail map from the Visitor Center. Use your nature knowledge and observations to answer questions during your adventure, then return with the correct answers to claim your own geological prize. M-Su 9:00am-7:00pm 7/10-7/17 Free 467740-01 All Ages Learn about local aquatic wildlife and their wet homes through hands- on play activities in the Nature Center. When you’re done, venture outdoors to see if you can spot any of your new wet & wild friends in their natural ecosystems. This seasonal exhibit runs throughout the summer months. M-Su 9:00am-7:00pm 6/1-8/31 Free 467100-01 Aquatic Adventures Play Lab