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36 Arlington County 55+ Guide | Fall 2026 | arlingtonva.us/55PlusCATEGORYMysteries of Glencarlyn ParkAs the temperatures start to fall, plants and animals begin to change. Trees change their colors, animals thicken their fur and some simply %u201cdisappear.%u201d Join Park Naturalist Rob Barnovsky for a walk along Long Branch Creek in search of these many changes. You will meet a few animals along the way.%u2022 Oct. 20 Tuesday 2:30-3:30 p.m.Long Branch Creek #911106-28 1 sessionForest BathingFall is an exciting time to be outdoors, especially when we slow down and rediscover the world around us. Nature and Forest Therapy Guide Jane Stubbs will provide gentle invitations to relax and engage with nature. We will walk slowly and carefully with time to rest and explore. The program will conclude with tea and snacks al fresco.%u2022 Oct. 25 Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Bon Air Park #911106-29 1 session%u2022 Nov. 1 Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Cherry Valley Park #911106-30 1 session%u2022 Nov. 8 Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Ft. CF Smith Park #911106-31 1 session%u2022 Nov. 15 Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Potomac Overlook #911106-32 1 session%u2022 Nov. 22 Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Virginia Highlands Park #911106-33 1 sessionPeak Foliage and Pie WalkJoin Arlington Regional Master Naturalist Volunteers for a 1.5-mile urban nature walk through the Arlington Village neighborhood and then treat yourself at the local pie shop, ACME Pie. Each person can purchase a pie or a slice on their own. Volunteers will talk about native plants, notable trees and the intricacies of nature.%u2022 Nov. 5 Thursday 1-3 p.m.Walter Reed #911106-34 1 sessionWalking Tour of Fort C.F. SmithCome to Fort C.F. Smith for a reflective walk in the woods with Arlington Park Historian Blake Lindsey! We will walk the half mile trail through the park and explore the power that plants in the park have had throughout history.%u2022 Nov. 10 Tuesday 2:30-3:30 p.m.Fort C.F. Smith #911106-35 1 sessionArlington Mill Coffee Shop WalkJoin 55+ volunteer Rita Cronley for a morning walk and coffee break. We will meet at Arlington Mill and set out for a two-mile walk along the Four Mile Run Trail and nearby quiet streets. At the halfway point, we%u2019ll stop at a neighborhood coffee shop before returning to Arlington Mill. No program 9/7.%u2022 Mondays 10 a.m.-12 p.m.Arlington Mill Drop-inWalk FitWalk Fit is a free weekly walking program hosted by VHC Health. The program includes a 45-minute walk on the indoor track and 15-minute guided stretch to promote balance, flexibility and mobility. You may modify the activities to meet individual needs. Free blood pressure checks are offered twice a month. Open to all ages: no 55+ Pass is required. No program 11/26.%u2022 Thursdays 8:30-9:30 a.m.Lubber Run Drop-in55+ WEIGHT ROOM HOURSStop by to exercise on your own or with friends at Langston-Brown%u2019s fitness facilities. A 55+ Gold Pass is required. Langston-Brown:Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.