2026 Summer Activity Guide

NATURE Bark Ranger

NATURE Fireflies & Fairies

All Ages Does your pup have what it takes to earn their Bark Ranger badge? Find your pack on this guided dog walk and discussion about responsible dog recreation in Lovettsville Community Park. All well-mannered, dog-friendly dogs are invited! Water provided at the beginning and end of the walk. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Sa 4:00-5:00pm 6/13 $5 476726-01 All Ages Observe National Pet Preparedness Month by joining your PRCS for a special program focused on helping pet owners prepare for unexpected situations. Learn what supplies every pet owner should keep ready. Participants will receive a take-home checklist to help create a family and pet emergency plan. Meet us at the unleashed dog Paws & Preparedness

All Ages Join your PRCS for a magical evening celebrating the wonder of nature and imagination. Families will explore the park as dusk, searching for glowing fireflies, fairy homes, and hidden surprises along the trail. Su 8:00-9:00pm 7/12 $7 462741-01 Ages 5+ Experience the trail like never before as we journey under the glow of the full moon. Observe the park come alive after dark during this guided nighttime hike invites you to slow down and listen to the sounds of a summer evening. F 8:00-9:00pm 8/28 $7 462719-03 Full Moon Hike Family Nature Explorers Ages 1-8 Join Ms. Kathi and other families in the great outdoors this spring! Using the Tinkergarten curriculum, your child will develop language, strategies, and habits that build strong bodies, minds, and hearts while enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer. This class will be held outside, come prepared for all weather conditions. This class does require parent or guardian participation. Th 2:00-3:00pm 6/4-6/25 $28 462793-04 Ages 3-13 Celebrate Dinosaur Day by traveling back in time for a prehistoric adventure! The ancient world will come to life with hands on activities. Young paleontologists will dig for fossils, track dinosaur footprints, and learn about the incredible creatures that once roamed the earth. Meet at the Rotary Pavilion to begin your adventure. M 10:00-11:00am 6/1 $5 462791-01 HIKES Senior Social Stroll Ages 55+ Jurassic Journey in the Park Enjoy a relaxing and scenic walk designed just for seniors! This social hike focuses on connection, and conversation. No rush- just good company and fresh air. M 9:00-10:00am 6/1 Free 476652-01 Orange You Glad It’s Creamsicle Day? All Ages Join us for a refreshing family-friendly hike through scenic trails. Explore winding paths and listen to the sounds of nature as you cool off with a delicious creamsicle treat. Perfect for all ages. Wear close- toed shoes to enjoy this sweet adventure. F 6:00-7:00pm 8/14 $5 462746-01 Ages 14+ A beginner-friendly canoeing class to learn the basics of paddling in a safe and supportive environment. Participants will be introduced to essential skills and safety protocols. Some instruction will be on land, and then we will head to water. No previous canoeing experience is required. You should be dressed in clothing that can get wet. Sa 9:00-11:00am 7/18 $10 462742-01 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Introduction to Canoeing Camp Ready: Your First Outdoor Adventure Ages 13+ Curious about camping but not sure where to start? This beginner- friendly class will introduce the essentials. Learn how to choose a campsite, set up a tent, and pack the right gear. Sa 6:00-8:00pm 8/1 $10 462748-01

area at Lovettsville Community Park. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Sa 3:00-4:00pm 6/13 EDUCATION VA 250 - From Secrets to Freedom: Cracking the Culper Code

Free

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All Ages Step back into the 18th century and become a secret agent in George Washington’s legendary Culper Spy Ring. Participants will embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt filled with coded messages, hidden clues, and historical intrigue using a replica of the Culper Code Book to decrypt secret communications. Follow the Code book, and complete the mission. Code books can be obtained at the information center located at the playground. Location: Bles Park Sa 8:00am-7:00pm 6/6 Free 476732-01 All Ages See if you can solve our spring riddles as you explore our beautiful parks! Pick up a booklet at the display located at Lovettsville Community concession stand kiosk, or just outside the Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park office. Walk the trail to find the hidden letters and unscramble the letters to discover the answer to the riddles. Location: Lovettsville Community Park Su 8:00am-8:00pm 6/21 Free 476731-01 Location: Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park Su 8:00am-8:00pm 6/21 Free 476731-02 PLAY ALL DAY Riddle Me This?

FRANKLIN PARK

17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville 540-338-7603 loudoun.gov/FranklinPark Park Hours: Daily 7:00am-9:00pm Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Office closed Juneteenth, 6/19 and for Independence Day Friday, 7/3 facebook.com/FranklinParkLoudoun

Register at loudoun.gov/PRCSConnect

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