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Weekend: Superman, Campfires, Wagon Rides and Frogs

Plus painting at Green Spring Gardens.

Looking for something fun to do? We've got you covered with a ton of fun events happening this weekend, information courtesy of Fairfax County: 

Friday, March 21: Nature at Night

Campfire Night Hike: Not all predators are sleeping. Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped calls of owls and coyotes and catch a glimpse of them in the forest. End the evening with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows around the campfire. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. at E.C. Lawrence Park. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. $8/person. Register online. For information call 703-631-0013.

Also on Friday:

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Campfire Friday – Spring Changes: Welcome the beginning of spring with an evening campfire for the whole family. Join naturalists to explore the park for signs of spring. Program concludes with a campfire and s'mores. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. $7/person. Register online. For information call 703-451-9588.

Saturday, March 22: A Walk in the Woods

Family Woodcock Walk: Come for an evening walk through the woods. Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship display and flight. Bring a flashlight. Participants must be at least age 8. From 6:45 to 8:15 p.m.at Huntley Meadows Park. $6/person. Registeronline. For information call 703-768-2525.

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Also on Saturday:

Workshop – Watercolor on Canvas: Come paint on two stretched canvases using traditional watercolor paints and brushes. Forget all that you know about painting on paper – this is a whole new experience. Some watercolor experience is helpful, but not necessary. A morning demonstration followed by an afternoon of painting and critique session. From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. Bring a bag lunch. Supply list sent prior to class. Canvases and spray varnish will be provided for $12 fee to the instructor. $74/person. Register online. For more information call 703-642-5173.

Barred Owls Campfire: Enjoy an evening hike and campfire to learn about owls and meet our barred owl. Then return to a warm campfire to roast marshmallows. From 6 to 7:30 p.m. at E.C. Lawrence Park. Meet at Cabell's Mill. $8/person. Register online. For information call 703-631-0013.

Theater Unspeakable’s “Superman 2050”: Epic story, pocket proportions. Seven actors share one tiny platform, just 3 by 7 feet of space, and upon it an original Superman tale unfolds. Set in a fictional 2050 Metropolis with a remarkable resemblance to Chicago, the show’s imaginative, resourceful cast members use only their bodies and voices to create every prop, scene, sound effect and character in a battle between Superman and Lex Luthor for the future of the Midwest’s beloved high-speed rail network. From 8 to 9:30 p.m. at The Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center. $20/person. Buy tickets online. For information call 703-790-0123.

Sunday, March 23: Birds, Butterflies and Blossoms

Wagon Ride: Take a wagon ride scavenger hunt through the meadow to search for birds and butterflies and meet a friendly animal up close. From noon to 1 p.m. at Riverbend Park. $5/person. Register online. For information call 703-759-9018.



Also on Sunday:

Frogs, Toads and Salamanders: Boasting amazing defense strategies, curious calls and complete metamorphosis, these harmless amphibians' ancestors outlived the dinosaurs. Children ages 4 to 9 are invited to meet live animals. From 2 to 3 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. $5/person. Register online. For information call 703-941-1065.

  • Information was correct at time of publication.  Please contact individual event sites to confirm programs are being held as scheduled. 
  • The Fairfax County Weekender highlights a selection of county events taking place each weekend. Many more events and activities can be found at the Parks and Library pages, and elsewhere on the Fairfax Countywebsite. Additionally, the towns of Herndon and Vienna as well as the city of Falls Church offer many arts, entertainment and recreational opportunities.  
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