Hidden Oaks Nature Center

CONTACT INFORMATION: Hidden Oaks Nature Center is open for walk-in visitation Monday, Wednesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are closed Tuesdays.
703-941-1065 TTY 711
7701 Royce Street
Annandale, Virginia
Kristina Watts
Site Manager

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Skiing Penguins and Snowman Fun

01/04/2026 1:00 pm

(3-9 yrs.) Create fun crafts and activities. Build and race penguins and create a snowmen. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Animal Pajama Party

01/04/2026 6:30 pm to 01/04/2026 7:15 pm

(3-7 yrs.) Put on your pajamas and come to the nature center to hear bedtime stories, meet animals and wish goodnight to the center's live animals. Bring your favorite stuffed animal with you. One adult only per registered child.

Winter Engineering Challenge

01/10/2026 2:00 pm

(6-10 yrs.) Celebrate the cold with an engineering challenge with a seasonal twist. Think like an engineer to solve this fun winter themed challenge.

Flying Squirrel Campfire

01/11/2026 7:00 pm

(4-Adult) Enjoy an evening around the campfire, toasting marshmallows over the embers and learn about flying squirrels that live in our area. Cancelled in case of inclement weather. Children must attend with an adult and all attendees must register.

Wonderful Woodpeckers

01/24/2026 9:30 am to 01/31/2026 11:30 am

(16-Adult) Woodpeckers are keystone species which help many other forest animals by excavating holes in trees. Learn about our six local species, their lifestyles and adaptations. The two sessions include a hike, natural history information, drawing tips, journal page ideas and making a whimsical woodpecker creation.

Mysterious Space

01/24/2026 6:30 pm to 01/24/2026 8:00 pm

(7-Adult) Chase away Winter boredom by going on an interactive space adventure that includes an activity, puzzles, and a craft.

Dino Puppet Show and Activities

01/26/2026 1:30 pm

(4-8 yrs.) Dinosaurs once roamed all the Earth in places far and near. Enjoy a puppet show and crafts along with fun fossil facts. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sign up starting at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Snake and Turtle Feeding

01/29/2026 2:00 pm

(4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal caretaker staff. At least one snake, two turtles and a toad will be fed. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center Classes and Camps

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