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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Water Sketch Hike

03/08/2025 10:00 am to 03/08/2025 12:00 pm

(12-Adult) Drawing water can be made a little less tricky by learning a few techniques. Rippled, still or running, we will learn all about how water behaves. Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn how to draw this surface that is both transparent and reflective. All art materials provided.

Wetland at Dusk Walk

03/09/2025 6:45 pm to 03/09/2025 8:15 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.

Outdoor Science Lab at Huntley

03/11/2025 1:00 pm to 03/11/2025 2:00 pm

(6-Adult) Explore the exciting world of science with fun hands-on experiments, activities, and challenges. Enrich your understanding of various science and engineering topics using scientific investigations, observations, and lab skills with the guidance of a park naturalist. Each outdoor class will focus on a different science theme. Check session…

Evening Woodcock Walk

03/11/2025 5:30 pm to 03/11/2025 7:00 pm

(Adults) Take an evening stroll through the forest to one of the park's largest meadows. Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship dance and flight. Bring a flashlight. Approximately 1.5 mile walk on uneven terrain. Canceled if it rains. Meets at the South Kings Highway entrance to the park.

Wetland at Dusk Walk

03/14/2025 6:45 pm to 03/14/2025 8:15 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.

Evening Woodcock Walk

03/22/2025 6:45 pm to 03/22/2025 8:15 pm

(Adults) Take an evening stroll through the forest to one of the park's largest meadows. Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship dance and flight. Bring a flashlight. Approximately 1.5 mile walk on uneven terrain. Canceled if it rains. Meets at the South Kings Highway entrance to the park.

Evening Woodcock Walk

03/25/2025 6:45 pm to 03/25/2025 8:15 pm

(Adults) Take an evening stroll through the forest to one of the park's largest meadows. Listen for the call of the male woodcock and hopefully see his amazing courtship dance and flight. Bring a flashlight. Approximately 1.5 mile walk on uneven terrain. Canceled if it rains. Meets at the South Kings Highway entrance to the park.

Campfire Safety for Families

03/28/2025 6:00 pm

(4-Adult) Families learn how to safely build and enjoy a campfire plus make s'mores. Not appropriate for children under 4 yrs. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered in the program.

Wetlands Awareness Day

05/04/2025 12:00 pm to 05/04/2025 4:00 pm

Bring the whole family for an afternoon celebrating Huntley Meadows’ wetlands. Get up close with raptors, reptiles, and amphibians, and collect stamps for a prize as you explore interactive exhibits. No registration needed – rain or shine!

Family Hilltop Outing for the 200th Anniversary

05/17/2025 4:30 pm to 05/17/2025 5:30 pm

Enjoy a guided family-friendly tour of Historic Huntley, perched on a scenic hilltop. Celebrate 200 years of history with breathtaking views and rich stories of the past!

Huntley Meadows Classes and Camps

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