Wolf Trap National Park Explorers- Nature Quest Adventure!

🎃 The candy can wait. The adventure can't!

Bring the kids to Wolf Trap National Park For The Performing Arts the day after Halloween for a FREE afternoon of exploring, creating, moving, learning, and having fun outdoors-not to mention burn off those sugar calories!

Explorers of all ages are invited to pcik up a Wolf Trap Explorer's Passport at the event and set out on a hands-on Nature Adventure Quest.

Visit activity stations throughout the park, collect stamps in your passport, and discover something new at every stop! 🗺️⭐

🌟 WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER?

🌿 Explore plants, trees, and the natural world
🦋 Discover butterflies and learn about migration
🥁 Make music, sing and play drums
🎨 Create art

🏞️ Junior Ranger & National Park programs
🌳 Learn about trees and native plants
🔭 Discover the stars, planets, and mysteries of space
🧘 Try Tai Chi Walking—a fun way to combine movement, mindfulness, and nature
📖 Hear Native American stories
🎭 Enjoy puppets, animal tales, songs, and storytelling
🌎 Celebrate cultures and our connection to the natural world

⭐ SPECIAL GUEST: ALONSO ABUGATTAS — THE CAPITAL NATURALIST

1:00–1:30 PM | OPENING STORYTELLING

Don't miss our special guest, Alonso Abugattas, the Capital Naturalist!

An award-winning Washington, DC-area naturalist, environmental educator, speaker, and storyteller, Alonso will kick off our adventure with Native American stories, puppets, and fascinating animal tales. 🐢🦉🦊

Then the adventure begins!

🗺️ 1:30–3:00 PM | FALL PASSPORT ADVENTURE

Pick up your Wolf Trap Explorer's Passport at the event and visit our hands-on activity stations.

Explore. Create. Move. Learn. Collect your stamps! ⭐

Discover nature, culture, music, art, science, movement, and more—all in one afternoon and all in the beautiful outdoors at Wolf Trap.

🍁 WHY COME THE DAY AFTER HALLOWEEN?

Leave the candy behind and balance out the sugar crashes. Now it's time to get outside! 🎃➡️🌳

Let the kids run, explore, and learn while enjoying a fun afternoon with family and friends.

And parents—you're invited to join the adventure too! ❤️

📅 EVENT DETAILS

Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:00–3:00 PM

📍 Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
The event will take place behind the Filene Center in the Meadow.

🎟️ FREE — All ages welcome!

🌎 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

We're bringing together an exciting group of educators, naturalists, scientists, artists, and community organizations, including:

🍃The Capital Naturalist

🏞️ Wolf Trap National Park for the Peforming Arts
🚙 Fairfax County Wonder Wagon

🪺 Virginia Bluebird Society

🥁 Fairfax Drum Circle
🌿 Fairfax Master Naturalists
🌳 FairfaxPRISM — "Tree Rescuers"
🌱 Watch the Green Grow - Fairfax County Park Authority Education Program
🌸 Green Spring Extension Master Gardeners

🦋 Friends of Wolf Trap National Park
🔭 Cristina Tyler Wenks — NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador
🧘 Kris Brinkler — Just Breathe Tai Chi
🌱 Plant NOVA Natives
🐦 Northern Virginia Purple Martin Initiative
…and more!

☀️ COME READY FOR ADVENTURE!

This is an outdoor, active event, so dress comfortably and come ready to explore!

👟 Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes for running around
💧 Bring plenty of water
🧴 Bring sunscreen and any personal supplies you may need
🥪 Bring a snack—food will not be provided
🎒 Bring your curiosity and sense of adventure!

⌚️Track those steps!

🚗 PARKING

Please park in Lot 1 or Lot 4, on the side and behind the Filene Center. Volunteers will help direct you to parking.

Additional parking is available in the East and West lots.

🌧️ WEATHER

This is an outdoor event. In the event of heavy rain, the event will be rescheduled. Please check for updates before coming.

🎟️ PLEASE RSVP

This event is FREE, but space and activity supplies are limited.

Please RSVP only if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please cancel your ticket at least 2 days in advance so another family can participate.

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is an outdoor event involving physical activity. Participants are responsible for their own safety and well-being.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Please bring any personal supplies you may need, including medications, EpiPens, sunscreen, and water.

By attending, participants acknowledge the inherent risks associated with outdoor activities and consent to having their photograph or likeness used for event-related purposes.

🏞️ PLAN YOUR VISIT

For Wolf Trap National Park visitor information, directions, and additional park information:

Wolf Trap National Park Visitor Information

Learn more about the Friends of Wolf Trap:

Friends of Wolf Trap National Park

🌟 COME EXPLORE WITH US!

The candy can wait. The adventure can't! 🎃🍂🦋🥁🌳

Grab your passport. Bring the family. And come discover the wild side of Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts!

Must RSVP on Eventbrite.

Photo credit: Alonso Abugattas

https://capitalnature.org/explore/the-capital-naturalist/