Colvin Run Mill Historic Site

CONTACT INFORMATION: Colvin Run General Store is open Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ticketed Mill Tours available Saturday and Sunday. The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.
703-759-2771 TTY 711
10017 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, Virginia 22066
Kiersten Fiore
Colvin Run Mill Manager

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Upcoming Events

Jun
18

5:30PM, (8-Adult) Hit the trail on horseback with a small group around Frying…
Jun
18

7:00PM, (8-Adult) Hit the trail on horseback with a small group around Frying…
Jun
19

10:00AM, This program satisfies most of the requirements to earn the badge.…
Jun
19

10:00AM, (All Ages) Join in a commemoration of emancipation at this special…
Jun
19

7:30PM, (Adults) Join park naturalists for a relaxing stroll through the park's…
Jun
19

8:30PM, Explore the fundamentals of astronomy and the universe. Learn about…
Jun
20

9:00AM, Learn what powers the sun, how it compares to other stars, and how to…
Jun
20

9:00AM, (16-Adult) Explore how nature, metaphor, and deep listening can enhance…
Jun
20

10:00AM, (12-Adult) As we celebrate Juneteenth and the legacy of freedom it…
Jun
20

11:00AM, (6-10 yrs.) Try six simple machines that operate alone or together to…
Jun
20

1:00PM, (5-Adult) You may have enjoyed making bubbles before, but you've…
Jun
20

2:00PM, (14-Adult) Discover fascinating plant properties—fragrant herbs,…
Jun
20

6:00PM, Celebrate the freedom of and joyfully recognize the perseverance and…
Jun
21

10:00AM, Step back in time at the 51st Annual Sully Antique Car Show! Explore…
Jun
21

11:15AM, (2-6 yrs.) Pretend to be a penguin, wolf and beaver dad as you learn…
Jun
21

12:00PM, (All Ages) Bring Dad or Grandad out to see and hear 19th century…
Jun
21

6:30PM, (14-Adult) Soak up the longest day of sunlight on the water. This tour…
Jun
23

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park…
Jun
24

10:00AM, Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of fans around the…
Jun
24

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Jun
24

7:00PM, The Roadducks are a five-man rock band based out of Northern Virginia.…
Jun
25

5:30PM, (3-Adult) Join us for this exciting program to meet and learn about our…
Jun
26

9:00AM, Join us for a personalized golf ball fitting experience with Trackman…
Jun
26

6:30PM, (14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald…
Jun
26

7:30PM, The Kings Park Band was formed in 1965 with nine people, donated sheet…
Jun
26

7:30PM, The Fabulous Hazards are a four piece band blending 90s and 2000s…
Jun
26

8:00PM, (5-Adult) Join us on a magical evening walk in the park to learn about…
Jun
26

8:30PM, Take a guided tour of the night sky and discover planets,…
Jun
27

8:00AM, (5-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn the basics of fishing while…
Jun
27

9:30AM, (16-Adult) Take an early morning docent-led tour of our vibrant summer…
Jun
27

10:00AM, (3-Adult) Hike with a naturalist to learn about different insects’…
Jun
27

10:00AM, Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of families across the…
Jun
27

10:00AM, The Washington Post calls Marsha and the Positrons "...among the…
Jun
27

10:00AM, The GRAMMY ® -nominated Milkshake Duo has released five award-winning…
Jun
27

10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
Jun
27

10:00AM, 2026 GRAMMY winner Fyütch presents Hip Hop Harmony: a high-energy…
Jun
27

10:00AM, The wonder of magic, silliness of comedy, and interactive nature of…
Jun
27

10:30AM, (5-Adult) Explore the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these…
Jun
27

12:00PM, Rain date: Sunday, June 28Get Your Parking Pass NowLight the Sky.…
Jun
27

1:00PM, (6-Adult) Discover more about the turbulent history and importance of…
Jun
27

7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Enjoy the beauty and value of Gugak,…
Jun
27

8:00PM, (6-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested…
Jun
27

8:00PM, (4-Adult) Join us at the park to enjoy an evening of fireflies. Bring a…
Jun
27

8:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike with a naturalist to learn about nocturnal…
Jun
27

8:30PM, Take a tour of the planets and moons visible in the current night sky.…
Jun
28

8:00AM, (7yrs. +) Players compete in a 9-hole scramble tournament from…
Jun
28

10:00AM, (4-Adult) Learn about common pollinators and their importance in…
Jun
28

10:00AM, 2026 GRAMMY winner Fyütch presents Hip Hop Harmony: a high-energy…
Jun
28

12:30PM, (3-Adult) Enjoy a summer afternoon like the miller's family did in the…
Jun
28

1:00PM, (9-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn how to preserve nature by creating…
Jun
28

2:00PM, (All Ages) Come explore the many wonders Hidden Pond has to offer. Each…
Jun
28

4:00PM, (8-Adult) Texts written in 1791 were written with a quill pen and ink…
Jun
29

10:00AM, (1-4 yrs.) Get moving with your toddler as we explore the park using…
Jun
29

8:30PM, (14-Adult) Experience the Potomac River in a new light as we paddle…
Jun
30

8:00PM, (18+) Experience a unique yoga session under the glow of the full moon…
Jul
01

10:00AM, Engage young minds with interactive music and arts. This experience…
Jul
01

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Jul
01

7:00PM, ChumpChange is a dynamic band bringing together the smooth grooves of R…
Jul
01

7:00PM, Rocksteady project was created by world-renowned percussionist…
Jul
02

5:30PM, The 257th Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital,” is the…
Jul
02

7:00PM, Anthony Clark is a world class musician who has performed, and recorded…
Jul
02

7:30PM, Washington, DC soul/pop artist and bassist Eric Scott has toured…
Jul
03

7:30PM, (5-9 yrs.) This patch will help you understand the importance of dark…
Jul
04

8:00AM, (7 yrs. +) Teams of two players compete in an 18-hole scramble format,…
Jul
04

9:00AM, Enjoy a family friendly racecourse on grass, trails and roads. …
Jul
05

12:00PM, (4-Adult) Explore 200-year-old Colvin Run Mill as we grind grain using…
Jul
05

8:00PM, (5-Adult) Join us on a magical evening walk in the park to learn about…
Jul
08

10:00AM, The wonder of magic, silliness of comedy, and interactive nature of…
Jul
08

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Jul
08

7:00PM, A stylistically unique Music Band from day one, the members of Pablo…
Jul
08

7:00PM, The Magic Trio was born on Father's Day in 2019 when three friends, and…
Jul
09

5:30PM, Mature Clientele Band is made up of experienced musicians from the tri-…
Jul
09

7:00PM, Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes are guaranteed to get you up on your…
Jul
10

6:30PM, (14-Adult) Watch for deer foraging on the islands, and osprey and bald…
Jul
10

7:30PM, There are bands out there that weave a musical story so vivid that you…
Jul
10

7:30PM, Cougar Beatrice roams freely across genres, creating novel tapestries…
Jul
10

8:00PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy.…
Jul
10

8:30PM, Explore the fundamentals of astronomy and the universe. Learn about…
Jul
11

8:00AM, (5-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn the basics of fishing while…
Jul
11

9:00AM, (5-Adult) Learn how to fish alongside your parent or child as you enjoy…
Jul
11

9:00AM, (13-Adult) Walk with a naturalist by the lakeside and learn techniques…
Jul
11

9:00AM, Learn what powers the sun, how it compares to other stars, and how to…
Jul
11

9:00AM, (13 yrs. +) Participants compete in a 9-hole stroke play tournament…
Jul
11

9:30AM, (Adults) Experience Green Spring Gardens with all your senses. Join…
Jul
11

10:00AM, (8-Adult) Learn about the people who signed the Declaration and why…
Jul
11

10:00AM, (5-Adult) Join us for up-close encounter with some of nature's most…
Jul
11

10:00AM, Andrés and Christina are 123 Andrés – Washington, DC's beloved Latin…
Jul
11

10:00AM, The Washington Post calls Marsha and the Positrons "...among the…
Jul
11

10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
Jul
11

10:00AM, The wonder of magic, silliness of comedy, and interactive nature of…
Jul
11

10:00AM, Haitian American jazz vocalist / music therapist Claudia Zanes and…
Jul
11

10:00AM, (7-17 yrs.) Participants compete in a 9-hole stroke play tournament.…
Jul
11

10:30AM, The GRAMMY ® -nominated Milkshake Duo has released five award-winning…
Jul
11

12:15PM, (5-Adult) Join a naturalist to meet live snakes and learn why snakes…
Jul
11

7:30PM, "Marc is a nationally touring artist based out of NY. He has performed…
Jul
11

7:30PM, Joe Falero is known for his showmanship, great technique and…
Jul
11

7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Celebrate Peru's cultural heritage with…
Jul
12

10:00AM, Andrés and Christina are 123 Andrés – Washington, DC's beloved Latin…
Jul
14

8:30PM, Explore Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and Earth's moon. Compare these…
Jul
15

10:00AM, Mr. Lilo Gonzalez is a singer and songwriter who has touched the lives…
Jul
15

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Jul
15

7:00PM, SoHo Down is a Country/Rock band from the Mid-Atlantic area. Known for…
Jul
15

7:00PM, Founded in 2000 in Washington, DC, The Texas Chainsaw Horns are a 10-…
Jul
16

5:30PM, Signature Live! has built a reputation as a dynamic, multi-genre live…
Jul
16

7:00PM, The English Channel performs the extraordinary British hits of the mid…
Jul
16

7:30PM, Multi-Grammy nominated Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen is a torrent of…
Jul
17

9:00AM, The sensory friendly time at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool…
Jul
17

7:30PM, "Gotcha Covered" has been playing great cover tunes for the local DC…
Jul
17

7:30PM, Mariachi music emerged from the ranches and small towns of western…
Jul
18

10:00AM, Created and hosted by singer and DJ Lisa Mathews,…
Jul
18

10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
Jul
18

10:00AM, The wonder of magic, silliness of comedy, and interactive nature of…
Jul
18

10:00AM, Munit & Z Love Bugs is an Ethiopian-Haitian-American family band…
Jul
18

10:00AM, Andrés and Christina are 123 Andrés – Washington, DC's beloved Latin…
Jul
18

10:00AM, Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of families across the…
Jul
18

6:00PM, Switch off the summer heat and get on your feet with a Christmas in…
Jul
18

7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Join us to celebrate Bolivian cultural…
Jul
18

7:30PM, No BS! Brass Band is a high-energy Richmond, VA ensemble known for its…
Jul
18

7:30PM, Kadencia is a 11 piece orchestra comprised of professional musicians…
Jul
18

8:30PM, Take a tour of the planets and moons visible in the current night sky.…
Jul
19

10:00AM, Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of families across the…
Jul
21

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park…
Jul
22

10:00AM, The Washington Post calls Marsha and the Positrons "...among the…
Jul
22

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Jul
22

7:00PM, JunkFood Band is a Bristow, Virginia–based group delivering fun, upbeat…
Jul
22

7:00PM, Natyabhoomi School of Dance was founded in Maryland in 1994 by Artistic…
Jul
23

5:30PM, 7-piece classic rock band: Riptide is best known for its tight vocal…
Jul
23

7:00PM, Fifty-three years into a legendary career, much has changed about The…
Jul
23

7:30PM, The Lovejoygroup is a versatile ensemble serving up energetic jazz,…
Jul
24

7:30PM, Enjoy music from the bygone days when MTV played music, along with some…
Jul
24

7:30PM, This popular 60-piece community band  performs overtures, marches…
Jul
24

8:30PM, Take a guided tour of the night sky and discover planets,…
Jul
25

9:00AM, Learn what powers the sun, how it compares to other stars, and how to…
Jul
25

10:00AM, Engage young minds with interactive music and arts. This experience…
Jul
25

10:00AM, Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of families across the…
Jul
25

10:00AM, Created and hosted by singer and DJ Lisa Mathews,…
Jul
25

10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
Jul
25

10:00AM, Blue Sky Puppet Theatre is proud to present ""Rufus"", a funny and…
Jul
25

12:00PM, Summer Slugfest is coming to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. This free…
Jul
25

7:30PM, THE UNOFFICIAL ERAS TOUR - Charity Eden was determined to craft an…
Jul
25

7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Lyuti Chushki means “hot peppers” in…
Jul
25

7:30PM, Black Alley is a band from Washington DC that has become a trendsetter…
Jul
26

8:00AM, (7-17yrs.) Join us in welcoming the next generation of golf to our…
Jul
26

10:00AM, Uncle Devin"" Walker is a celebrated children's drummer and music…
Jul
29

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Jul
29

7:00PM, On this landmark anniversary, founder, lead singer, and harpmaster,…
Jul
29

7:00PM, It began a long time ago. 1978 to be exact. Four musicians, out of work…
Jul
30

10:00AM, Enjoy old-fashioned family fun, carnival games and rides, tractor…
Jul
30

5:30PM, Cathy Ponton King has been a Washington area favorite singer/songwriter…
Jul
30

7:00PM, Sharon Rae North is a talented songstress who sings jazz (straight-…
Jul
30

7:30PM, The Soul Shakers is a collection of six musicians from various local…
Jul
31

9:00AM, The sensory friendly time at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool…
Jul
31

7:30PM, Led by music director Christopher Johnston, the NOVA-Annandale Symphony…
Jul
31

7:30PM, Yellow Dubmarine pays tribute to the greatest Beatles songs of all time…
Jul
31

8:30PM, Explore the fundamentals of astronomy and the universe. Learn about…
Aug
01

10:00AM, The grandsons, jr., is the kids' band version of DC-area roots rock…
Aug
01

10:00AM, Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of families across the…
Aug
01

10:00AM, Join JChris for a workshop of excitement! Kids will be singing,…
Aug
01

10:00AM, The wonder of magic, silliness of comedy, and interactive nature of…
Aug
01

10:00AM, Blue Sky Puppet Theatre is proud to present ""Rufus"", a funny and…
Aug
01

6:30PM, 100 minutes | Animation| Walt Disney Pictures | 2010 | Rated PGRapunzel…
Aug
01

7:30PM, Mac Leaphart struck gold with 2021's Music City Joke, a record…
Aug
01

7:30PM, Get ready for an evening of timeless big band music under the open sky…
Aug
01

7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Enjoy the exotic and diverse beauty of…
Aug
01

8:30PM, Take a tour of the planets and moons visible in the current night sky.…
Aug
02

10:00AM, Uncle Ty-Rone brings the “One Mic Many Voices” Educational Show, a…
Aug
05

10:00AM, High energy funky grooves in children’s music that entertain and…
Aug
05

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Aug
05

7:00PM, The English Channel performs the extraordinary British hits of the mid…
Aug
05

7:00PM, In 1990, a bunch of friends started a band with no pretensions: the…
Aug
06

5:30PM, Zachary Smith has been performing on the East Coast for more than 30…
Aug
06

7:00PM, Michael Lille, Rusty Speidel, Tom Goodrich and Michael Goggin have been…
Aug
06

7:30PM, Nitehawks Swing Band members are drawn from the Vienna Community Band,…
Aug
07

7:30PM, The Drifting Valentines is a band out of Washington DC who play western…
Aug
07

7:30PM, Mother's Little Helpers are six of Richmond's most seasoned pro…
Aug
07

7:30PM, Washington D.C. is the birthplace of this exciting and diverse all-…
Aug
07

8:30PM, Take a guided tour of the night sky and discover planets,…
Aug
08

9:00AM, Learn what powers the sun, how it compares to other stars, and how to…
Aug
08

10:00AM, Singer/songwriter Roberta Lea uncovers the various ways…
Aug
08

10:00AM, "Uncle Devin" Walker is a celebrated children's drummer and music…
Aug
08

10:00AM, The grandsons, jr., is the kids' band version of DC-area roots rock…
Aug
08

10:00AM, Munit & Z Love Bugs is an Ethiopian-Haitian-American family band…
Aug
08

10:00AM, Mr. Lilo Gonzalez is a singer and songwriter who has touched the lives…
Aug
08

10:00AM, High energy funky grooves in children’s music that entertain and…
Aug
08

6:30PM, 108 minutes | Animation| Walt Disney Animation Studio | 2025 | Rated PG…
Aug
08

7:30PM, Described as “country-new-pop”, Roberta Lea has a song and style for…
Aug
08

7:30PM, Cultural Arts in the Parks: Experience the vibrant West African sounds…
Aug
09

10:00AM, High energy funky grooves in children’s music that entertain and…
Aug
11

8:30PM, Explore Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and Earth's moon. Compare these…
Aug
12

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Aug
12

7:00PM, Now 6 albums into an eclectic and powerful career that has included 4…
Aug
12

7:00PM, The Junk Yard Band is a go-go band, founded in the early 1980s by…
Aug
13

5:30PM, Established in 1993 by the dynamic singer-songwriter Maria Isolina, Sol…
Aug
13

7:00PM, Brookhouse is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and cultural chameleon…
Aug
13

7:30PM, "Fifty-three years into a legendary career, much has changed about The…
Aug
14

9:00AM, The sensory friendly time at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool…
Aug
14

7:30PM, The sounds of Colombia meet the pulse of Washington, D.C. That’s the…
Aug
14

7:30PM, Inspired by the burgeoning art scene, close knit community, and natural…
Aug
14

7:30PM, “Growing up in Annandale, Virginia and spending my carefree days in…
Aug
14

8:30PM, Explore the fundamentals of astronomy and the universe. Learn about…
Aug
15

8:00AM, (13 yrs. +) Participants compete in an 18-hole stroke play tournament.…
Aug
15

8:00AM, (7-17 yrs.) Junior golfers compete in an 18-hole stroke play tournament…
Aug
15

6:30PM, 100 minutes | Animation| Disney Pixar | 2003 | Rated G | A timid…
Aug
15

7:30PM, From Charlotte NC, Abacab was formed when vocalist/drummer Pete Lents,…
Aug
15

8:30PM, Take a tour of the planets and moons visible in the current night sky.…
Aug
18

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax Park…
Aug
19

10:00AM, The sensory friendly time at Our Special Harbor at Franconia Park…
Aug
19

7:00PM, Michael Lille, Rusty Speidel, Tom Goodrich and Michael Goggin have been…
Aug
20

7:30PM, The Alexandria A Cappella Collective (AACC), founded by the Alexandria…
Aug
21

7:30PM, Tropikiimba shows deliver high energy and lots of excitement. Playing…
Aug
21

7:30PM, Ocho de Bastos (translation: Eight of Clubs) is one of the most popular…
Aug
21

7:30PM, Stacy was dubbed DC’s Queen of the Blues by her musical peers in…
Aug
21

8:30PM, Take a guided tour of the night sky and discover planets,…
Aug
22

6:30PM, 116 minutes | Animation|Disney Pixar| 2006 | Rated G | Lightning…
Aug
22

7:30PM,  HuDost, the dynamic duo of Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines,…
Aug
28

7:30PM, Brassy Washington DC-based outfit, Black Masala, is part of the new…
Aug
29

7:30PM, Natyabhoomi School of Dance was founded in Maryland in 1994 by Artistic…
Sep
12

9:00AM, The Water Mine goes to the dogs with a season-ending, family friendly…
Jul
09

7:30PM, Angela Easterling brandishes her songwriting chops with rootsy,…
Jul
25

10:00AM, Mr. Lilo Gonzalez is a singer and songwriter who has touched the lives…
Aug
01

10:00AM, The Washington Post calls Marsha and the Positrons "...among the…
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