Weekend: Make a Scarecrow, Meet Birds of Prey, Create a Spooky Mobile

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? There’s lots going on at Fairfax County parks. (Information courtesy of Fairfax County):

Saturday, Oct. 11

Kids Korner: Fall
Children ages three to six explore nature or history, with an adult, at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. An outdoor activity and craft are included in the cost of $5. This one-hour program is offered at 1 p.m. on 10/9 and 10 a.m. on 10/11. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Centreville Historic District Ghost Tour
Travel through old Centreville with a ghost from the town’s past. Tales of murder, lost love, and the sacrifices of war will be shared. Meet in front of the Spindle Sears House at 5714 Mt. Gilead Road in Historic Centreville Park. Tours begin at 2 and 4 p.m. and the cost is $5. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Live Owl and Hawk Fest
Meet birds of prey presented at Hidden Oaks Nature Center from 2 to 3:15 p.m. The cost is $7. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Boardwalk Astronomy
Huntley Meadows Park naturalists take you on a tour of constellations, comets and other celestial events from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Wild Side Wagon Ride
Take a 90-minute wagon ride at Huntley Meadows Park to look for songbirds, wildflowers, butterflies and waterfowl. Meet at the South King’s Highway entrance. This program is offered at 2 and 4 p.m. The cost is $6. Register online. For information, call 703-768-2525.

Scarecrow Making Workshop
Make a scarecrow at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site from 1 to 1:45 p.m. or 2 to 2:45 p.m. Bring pants and shirt, plus an old pair of pantyhose. The cost is $6 per scarecrow. We supply the stuffing and know-how. For information, call 703-759-2771.

Sunday, Oct. 12

Scarecrow Making Workshop
Make a scarecrow at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site from 1 to 1:45 p.m. or 2 to 2:45 p.m. Bring pants and shirt, plus an old pair of pantyhose. The cost is $6 per scarecrow. We supply the stuffing and know-how. For information, call 703-759-2771.

Stories in the Sand
Identify animals by their tracks at E.C. Lawrence Park from 1 to 2 p.m. The cost is $5. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Bird Watching Club
Kids ages 5 to 11 meet from 3 to 4 p.m. to discover the amazing variety of birds that inhabit Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. The cost is $5. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Reptile & Amphibian Club
From 1 to 2 p.m., children ages 6 to 15 explore the amazing world of turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and salamanders at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. The cost is $5 per child. Register online. For information, call 703-631-0013.

Boo-Tiful Mobile Craft
Children ages 3 to 11 create a spooky mobile of their favorite Halloween characters at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $6 per child; adults are free. Register online. For information, call 703-451-9588.