Weekend: Flying Squirrels, Cool Comedy, Hiking + More in Fairfax County

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Wondering what's happening this weekend at Fairfax County parks? Fairfax County Weekender has all the details:

Friday, Dec. 30: Move It!

Free Art of Movement Classes: You’re invited to participate in the Art of Movement’s free holiday classes. Try your hand at exciting, challenging classes like Body Blade from 9 to 9:45 a.m. or Row Fit from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. in the W11 Building at the Workhouse Arts Center. More classes on Saturday; check out the schedule (Pilates classes require appointment). Free; no registration required for non-Pilates classes. For information or to sign up for Pilates classes, call 703-584-2965.

Also on Friday:

Flying Squirrels – Gliding in Tonight:Join the naturalist calling in these amazing gliders of the night and look for flying squirrels at roosting boxes. Learn how you can encourage flying squirrels to visit your yard. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Ages 4 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program. $6/person. Register online. For information, call 703-941-1065.

Saturday, Dec. 31: Laugh in the New Year!

Cool Comedy Presents Tony Deyo: A comedian known for his sharp, quick material and near-perfect comedic timing, almost certainly gained from his years as a professional symphony musician. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 to 11 p.m. in the W3 Theatre, Workhouse Arts Center. Due to material, attendees must be 18 or older. $40/person. Buy tickets online. For information, call 703-584-2900.

Also on Saturday:

Mandarin Chinese Conversation Group: Practice and improve your Mandarin Chinese with a native speaker. From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Kings Park Library. Adults. Free; no registration required. For information, call 703-978-5600.

Noon Year’s Eve Party: Ring in the new year just a bit early with the whole family. Create noisemakers, play games, dance, drink sparkling juice and countdown to noon. From 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Free; register online. For information, call 703-768-6700.

Sunday, Jan. 1: Take a Hike!

First Hike Fairfax: Start the year off right by getting a jump start burning off those extra holiday calories. Take a hike – literally! The Fairfax County Park Authority is joining with America’s State Parks and Virginia State Parks First Day Hike Programs to get you outside and on the trail. First Hike Fairfax kicks off the Park Authority’s Take 12! Steps for Family Health for 2017, a year of healthy living ideas for you and your family. It’s easy. It’s fun. Here is information on five self-guided starter hikes at some really great Fairfax County parks. And when we say hikes, we mean walking, jogging, biking, horseback riding, scenery strolling... it’s all good. Grab a friend or family members and hike together. Share it on social media #FirstHikeFairfax. And don’t forget to take your picture and enter to win great prizes that will help you start getting active after the hike. Free; no registration required. For information, call 703-324-8702.

PHOTO of Riverbend Park in Fairfax County courtesy of Fairfax County