Ticket-Free Fun

Aug 18, 2017

Many people come to Wolf Trap, ticket in hand, ready to see a show at the Filene Center or The Barns – but did you know there are several ways to enjoy Wolf Trap without having to purchase a ticket?

From sledding down the “big hill” to exploring Wolf Trap National Park trails to enjoying the gardens, check out how some of our patrons embrace ticket-free fun:

Explore the many gardens around the Filene Center.

 

Gorgeous garden adjacent to ticket booth at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia. Wolf Trap is a true oasis in the Washington DC metro area. ☔️Concert photos follow. #wolftrap #concerts #livemusic #northernvirginia #viennava #usa #naturalhaven #latesummer #flowers #gardens

A post shared by Chrissie Ball (@chrissieb777) on Aug 14, 2017 at 7:16am PDT

Take a walk on the Track Trail.

 

Took a nice little hike this morning

A post shared by Vivian Chavarria (@viivianchavarria) on Jul 26, 2017 at 11:11am PDT

Relax and enjoy nature among the 117+ acres of parkland.

Right where I need to be

A post shared by Jackson Howard (@jax_in_thebox) on Jul 23, 2017 at 2:17pm PDT

Get in a workout – the trails make for great running paths.

Rainy 6 miles with 855 ft of vert. #daringgreatly

A post shared by ⓤⓔ ⓀⓇⓃⒺ (@luke.sky.runner) on Jun 5, 2017 at 4:42pm PDT

Take your dog on a walk.

Where to? #Newfypoo #Newdle #Newf #RosietheNewdle #dcdogs #dogsofdc #newfoundland #newfypoosofinstagram #newdlesofinstagram #dog #doglover #dogoftheday #dogs_of_instagram #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #doodleselfie #ilovemydog #instadog #instapuppy #instagramdogs #lovedogs #lovepuppies #mydog #petstagram #petsagram #puppy #puppies #weeklyfluff

A post shared by Rosie the Newdle (@rosiethenewdle) on Jun 26, 2017 at 8:03pm PDT

Enjoy a picnic in the meadow.

Picnic time 🙂

A post shared by Veronica Saavedra (@vasaavedra) on Aug 2, 2017 at 8:50am PDT

Become a junior ranger.

 

I’m ready for my close up! #BuddyBison #WolfTrap #Virginia

A post shared by National Park Trust (@nationalparktrust) on Jul 23, 2017 at 8:00pm PDT

When it snows, grab a sled and race down the hill into the meadow.

All parking lots and facilities are open and can safely accommodate visitors. Still be careful getting around. pic.twitter.com/cXeZDCGtCh

— Wolf Trap Natl Park (@Wolf_Trap_NPS) March 14, 2017

Get your National Park Service passport stamped at the ranger office!

 

#spotted – @stpaulandthebrokenbones lead singer Paul Janeway and his lovely wife getting their @nationalparkservice stamp prior to his #WolfTrap debut. #findyourpark

A post shared by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Jun 16, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT

Attend one of our two annual free concerts – Blast Off! in May and Holiday Sing in December.

 

It’s a full house for today’s annual Holiday Sing-A-Long at #WolfTrap. Everyone’s bundled up and ready to jingle all the way! #holiday #concert CC: @usmarineband

A post shared by Wolf Trap (@wolf_trap) on Dec 3, 2016 at 1:19pm PST

Take a backstage tour in the Fall or Spring.

Join a backstage tour of the Filene Center, 1/29 at 11 am. See more dates and plan your behind the scenes visit at https://t.co/fjDamJpAGN pic.twitter.com/w9pScUxnm2

— Wolf Trap Natl Park (@Wolf_Trap_NPS) January 26, 2017

Have you had a chance to experience the Park outside of attending a show? Share your pictures with us on social media – tag us @Wolf_Trap on Twitter and Instagram, and use #WolfTrap!