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Weekends in November Saturday, November 7 Colonial Day at Sully Come to Sully Historic Site from 1 to 4 p.m. to experience a day in the 18th century as you witness Revolutionary War soldiers going about their daily life in camp. See a skirmish between British and Colonial troops. Learn about textile production, cooking, tobacco trade and farm skills. The wonderful house tour is included. The fee is $8 per adult and $6 per child. Call 703-437-1794 to make a reservation. Indoor Gardening with Tropicals Get excited about indoor gardening from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Green Spring Gardens horticulturalist Mary Frogale introduces new varieties of old favorites that grow in our glasshouse and shows you how to grow them in your home. Culture, care and propagation covered. Take home a Green Spring gem. The cost is $25 per person. To reserve, call 703-642-5173. Riverside Camping Shake the dust out of your camping gear and head over to Riverbend Park. The whole family can go camping from 6 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday. Bring the kids, toasting sticks and a dinner to cook over the campfire. Take a night hike and enjoy s’mores around the campfire. A light breakfast will be provided. It will be canceled if it rains. The fee is $45 per family. Call 703-759-9018 to make your reservation. Sunday, November 8 Just Jumper Horse Show Series At 9 a.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park, watch local residents compete for a blue ribbon in a variety of jumping classes. This event is held indoors rain or shine. All spectators are free. For more information, call 703-437-9101. Saturday, November 14 Harvest Cooking Class Come to Sully Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to feast on all good things from the fall harvest! Under the watchful eye of our expert instructors, experience the work and the satisfaction felt by 18th century cooks. Roast a turkey over an open fire, glaze yams and bake dessert in a Dutch oven. Learn basic fire-building skills and use of period tools. The fee is $55 per cook which includes all supplies. This activity is recommended for chefs 12 years and up. To make a reservation, call 703-437-1794. War Comes to Walney Experience Civil War camp life recreated by the 42nd Virginia Infantry Regiment from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. Glimpse the daily routine of the soldiers who once camped at Walney and in Centreville. Young recruit candidates can participant in military drill and learn hands-on about the lives of young men and women during the war. This event is free. For more information, call 703-631-0013. Sunday, November 15 Acoustic Jam Whether you’re pickin’, strummin, or just listenin’ – it’s an old-fashioned knee-slappin’, finger-poppin’, toe-tappin’ good time! Bring your instrument or come by to enjoy this free drop-in session at Frying Pan Country Store from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 703-437-9101. Native American Theme Come to Huntley Meadows Visitor Center from 1 to 3 p.m. and discover how Native Americans lived, farmed and hunted when settlers first came to Fairfax County. Self-guided displays and hands-on activities demonstrate families working together. This fascinating, family-fun activity is free. Call 703-768-2525 for more information. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 20, 21 & 22 Pre-Turkey Circuit Quarter Horse Show Starting at 8 a.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park, ya’ll come to cheer on the cowboys and cowgirls in the Quarter Horse Show. Western is in! All spectators are free! Call 703-437-9101 for more information. Saturday, November 28 Creature Feature How will the black rat snake prepare for the coming winter? Come to Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 1 to 2 p.m. and find out where wild snakes and turtles spend the cold season. Meet a black rat snake and eastern box turtle who will stay warm and awake at Hidden Oaks. This activity is perfect for all ages. The fee is $4 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-941-1065. Calling All Flying Squirrels... Families with children four years and up, come to Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 6 to 7 p.m. for the flying squirrel show. Flying squirrels rival the population of gray squirrels, but since they are nocturnal, we rarely see them. Enjoy a presentation about these amazing gliders of the night and join a naturalist as we look for flying squirrels at roosting boxes near the nature center. Learn how you can encourage flying squirrels to visit your yard. The fee is $6 per person. This program is repeated on 11-28 from 7 to 9 p.m. Call 703-941-1065 to make a reservation.