Great Falls: Bluebells at the Bend Festival
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Great Falls: Bluebells at the Bend Festival

Bluebells and other native wildflowers are the star attractions at the Riverbend Bluebell Festival, Saturday, April 16, but there are many other activities as well.

Bluebells and other native wildflowers are the star attractions at the Riverbend Bluebell Festival, Saturday, April 16, but there are many other activities as well. Photo by Mary Kimm.

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Naturalist Tabitha Eagle is making sure the trail signs are in order for the park's Bluebell Festival, April 16-17.The Tree Walk signage was begun a few years ago at Riverbend Park by Eagle and Bob Vickers of the Fairfax County Tree Commission.

Saturday, April 16, 2016

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $5 per person.

Visit Riverbend Park to celebrate the Virginia Bluebells as they blanket the banks of the Potomac River. Bring the whole family for fun including games, music, wildflower walks, wagon rides, and more. Registration not required.

Meet live animals, take a wagon ride, wildflower walks, face painting. More http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend-park/

Riverbend Park and Nature Center is located at 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. 703-759-9018.