Saturday, May 24

Flea Market at Mason District Park

Shoppers can find unique treasures at bargain prices at this free flea market. Vendors can turn used goods into cash. The fee for vendors is $20 per space; $10 per table. Register early and make checks payable to Friends of Mason District Park. For information, call 703-941-1730.

Snake and Turtle Feeding

Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 1 to 2 p.m. At least one snake and two turtles are fed. Reservations are required. The cost is $2 per person. Call 703-941-1065.

Goodnight Walk: Sounds of the Night

Learn about animal sounds and then take a nighttime stroll along the Old Oak Trail at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 7 to 8 p.m. to practice listening and identifying skills. This program is suitable for children ages four and older with an adult. Prepaid reservations are required. The cost is $5 per child. To reserve, call 703-941-1065.

Sunset Cruise

Admire the sunset at Lake Accotink Park and relax as you cruise the beautiful shoreline with other adults. You may spot a heron settling in for the night or a deer coming down to water’s edge for a late drink. An interpretive history of Lake Accotink Park and the area is included in the tour. Beverages served on board. The cruise begins at 7:30 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person. Prepaid reservations are required. To reserve, call 703-569-0285.

Habitat Restoration

Join our Invasive Management Area (IMA) volunteer site leader for a tree preservation workday at Nottoway Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn to identify both native and non-native plants. Participants must be 15 or older, unless accompanied by an adult. The workday is free to attend. Call 703-324-8681.

Storytelling at Sully

Listen to stories of times past around a crackling fire at Sully Historic Site from 6 to 7 p.m. Roast marshmallows with family and friends. The cost is $4 per person. Tours are available from 1 to 5 p.m. for an additional cost. Call 703-437-1794.

NEW! Mercer and Fonthill Museum, Doylestown, PA

Come see the famed Henry Mercer’s “cathedral” like museum full of artifacts pre-dating the Industrial Revolution. Over 50,000 tools of early American craft and trade are on display, unguarded by guide ropes or glass walls. Next, see Mercer’s home, which was featured on A&E’s “America’s Castles”. This 44-room castle with 18 fireplaces and over 200 windows will leave you in awe. The $92 fee includes charter bus, admissions and lunch. To reserve, call 703-222-4664.

Bug Babies

From 1 to 2 p.m. at Cub Run RECenter, children ages three and older with an adult will explore the fascinating world of bugs during the season when baby bugs are abundant. Study their lifecycles and the many ways bugs have adapted to their environment. Reservations are required. The cost is $3 per child and $2 per adult. To register, call 703-817-9407.

Garden Sprouts: Dirt Dwellers

Children ages three to five with accompanying adults will explore how dirt dwellers help gardens grow, then make a dirt farm. Sessions are available 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. The cost is $5 per child. To register, call Green Spring Gardens at 703-642-5173.

Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, VA

Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountain ranges in the southern Shenandoah Valley, Natural Bridge is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The $86 fee includes charter bus, admissions and tour, but lunch is on your own. To reserve, call 703-222-4664.