2024 Summer Activity Guide

The event is a family friendly 5k run/walk where participants are showered with colored powder - it’s as fun as it sounds. Participants will receive an event package including a color packet (for a pre-event color toss), sunglasses, and bandana! This is an off-road course with varying terrain, so strollers are not recommended. Ages 12 & under Su $15 462714-01 Ages 13+ Su $25 462714-02

The Chorus Of The Forest All Ages The music of nature can be the whispering wind, singing birds, the musical songs of the cicadas, and so much more! Find out exactly who, or what, is making all the beautiful sound outside. On this guided walk you will learn about the musical ecosystem at Hanson Park. Sa 1:00-2:00pm 6/8 $5 474712-01 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. W 10:30-11:00am 6/12 Free 474711-01 W 10:30-11:00am 7/10 Free 474711-02 W 10:30-11:00am 8/14 Free 474711-03 Library Storytime All Ages 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. F 10:00-10:30am 6/28 Free 474714-01 F 10:00-10:30am 7/12 Free 474714-01 F 10:00-10:30am 8/9 Free 474714-01 Planetarium - Space Art All Ages Get inspired in the Hanson Park Planetarium! In this show, we will tour the beauty of our galaxy and beyond. After, we will learn how to create our own universe using cotton balls and paint. The Planetarium is usually experienced by sitting on a cushion or lying on the floor. A chair can be provided if requested ahead of time by contacting hansonpark@ loudoun.gov. Registration is required; no drop-ins are available. F 5:30-7:00pm 7/5 $15 474701-02 Snakes Are SSSSuper Ages 3-13 Do you think snakes are ssssuper or sssscary? Find out why snakes look and behave differently than you. Meet a real snake and learn about the types of snakes you might encounter in your parks and neighborhoods. Sa 1:00-2:00pm 7/13 $3 474704-01

HAL & BERNI HANSON REGIONAL PARK

22831 Hanson Park Drive, Aldie, VA 20105 571-367-8360 • loudoun.gov/HansonPark Park Hours Dawn-Dusk Office Hours 9:00am-4:00pm Nature Center Hours Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm Splash Pad Hours: May 4-Aug. 21 10:00am-8:00pm Aug. 22-Sep. 2 10:00am-7:00pm Sep. 3-29 12:00-6:00pm

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ADULTS Yoga Hike With Jody

Ages 18+ Explore the Hanson Park trails while Jody leads a gentle yoga practice along the way, ending with a guided relaxation. Yoga mats provided. Th 5:00-6:00pm 5/30 $9 474504-01 Snake Safety Ages 18+ Do you enjoy hiking and being outdoors? Have you ever stumbled across a snake? Learn what you should do if you encounter a snake. Join us as we learn about snake behavior, anatomy, identification, and safety. Sa 1:00-2:00pm 6/22 $3 474502-01 Full Moon Yoga Ages 18+ Soak in the glow of the full moon in this gentle outdoor yoga class with instructor Sharlene. This class will entail a full body flow to stretch and strengthen the muscles, with a focus on the breath, mindful movement, and relaxation. Yoga mats provided. Sa 8:15-9:15pm 6/22 $9 474505-01 MULTIAGE Welcome Summer All Ages Join us at the Hanson Park Nature Center to welcome summer. We will read books, create crafts, and switch our themed wall from spring to summer with your help. Afterward, join a guided outdoor walk to learn about the changing seasons in Hanson Park. Sa 10:30-11:30am 6/1 Free 474710-01 Planetarium - Planet Ocean All Ages Our “Pale Blue Dot” Earth sparkles blue from space because of our beautiful, liquid oceans. Explore sea life then search the cosmos for alien oceans. 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; no drop-ins are available. Fr 6:00-7:00pm 6/7 $10 474701-01