Huntley Meadows Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: From Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, the Norma Hoffman Visitor Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, except Tuesdays. The Visitor Center will be open on weekends from noon to 5 p.m.
703-768-2525 TTY 711
3701 Lockheed Blvd.
Alexandria, Virginia
Karen Sheffield
Manager

Huntley Meadows Park Events

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UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Twilight Boardwalk Stroll

05/23/2026 7:30 pm to 05/23/2026 9:30 pm

(6-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested paths to the wetland and experience the park as it transitions from day into night. Watch and listen for nocturnal residents such as beavers and owls.

Ancient Plants Sketch Hike

06/06/2026 10:00 am to 06/06/2026 12:00 pm

(12-Adult) Huntley’s forests are home to certain plants whose ancestors have been with us since dinosaur times. Join artist and naturalist, Margaret Wohler, to learn about and sketch the ferns, moss and their allies on a 1.5 mile walk (flat terrain).

Boardwalk Astronomy

06/13/2026 8:00 pm to 06/13/2026 10:00 pm

(8-Adult) Join a park naturalist as they take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other current events happening in the skies above. Children must be accompanied by adult also registered in the program.

Birding for Beginners

06/14/2026 8:00 am to 06/14/2026 11:00 am

(12-Adult) Learn about the park's birds and some basic identification skills. This program for beginners starts with a bird identification discussion. Children age 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Weather Merit Badge

06/19/2026 10:00 am to 06/19/2026 2:00 pm

This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge. Scouts must complete all prework before the start of class. Pre-work and program details available at the Scouting webpage. Scouts unable to complete all requirements may receive partial credit from their merit badge counselor.

Wetland at Dusk Walk

06/19/2026 7:30 pm to 06/19/2026 9:30 pm

(Adults) Join park naturalists for a relaxing stroll through the park's forest and wetland paths. Look and listen for wildlife settling down or waking up during the transition of day to night.

Firefly Walk

06/26/2026 8:00 pm to 06/26/2026 10:00 pm

(5-Adult) Join us on a magical evening walk in the park to learn about and see the different colors and signal patterns of this fascinating insect.

Twilight Boardwalk Stroll

06/27/2026 8:00 pm to 06/27/2026 10:00 pm

(6-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested paths to the wetland and experience the park as it transitions from day into night. Watch and listen for nocturnal residents such as beavers and owls.

Huntley Meadows Classes and Camps

See all classes and camps at Huntley Meadows.


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