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

Apr
03
Spring Into Action: Board Games and Bird Walk

1:00PM, (12-Adult) Hone your birding skills on the trail and learn to play our…
Apr
03
Spring Into Action: All About Owls Campfire

7:30PM, (4-Adult) Barred owls inhabit our stream valley parks. Learn to…
Apr
04
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Bubbles & Bunnies

9:00AM, (2-12 years) Hop on over to Cub Run Rec Center as we help the Easter…
Apr
04
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Baskets and Bunnies - Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt

10:00AM, Date & Time: April 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.Location: Burke Lake…
Apr
04
Spring Discovery Hike

10:00AM, (4-Adult) Jump into spring with a guided nature hike along one of our…
Apr
04
Baskets and Bunnies - Amusements Only

10:00AM, Celebrate spring with a full day of family fun and classic amusements…
Apr
04
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Baskets and Bunnies - Egg Hunt

10:00AM, Hop into spring at Burke Lake Park and get egg-cited for a timed egg…
Apr
04
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Egg Hunt at Colvin Run Mill

11:00AM, (2-9 yrs.) Hunt for eggs filled with treats and treasures on the…
Apr
04
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Sensory Friendly Bubbles & Bunnies

1:30PM, (2-18 yrs) Join us at Cub Run Rec Center for a sensory-friendly…
Apr
04
Campfire Night Hike - Predators at Night

6:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen…
Apr
05
Spring Wildflowers and Bald Eagles Family Walk

9:30AM, (4-Adult) Join us on a family wildflower and eagle watching walk. A…
Apr
05
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Practical Plants - Foraging for Herbal Remedies

10:00AM, (12-Adult) Learn about the healing power of plants. Discover the…
Apr
05
Remembrance - Enslaved Lives at Sully

1:00PM, (12-Adult) Learn about the lives and legacy of the people enslaved at…
Apr
07
Critter Crawl

10:00AM, (2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the…
Apr
10
Sensory Friendly Time at Cub Run Rec Center Indoor Water Park

11:00AM, Sensory friendly times at the Cub Run Rec Center Indoor Water…
Apr
10
Writing Workshop - Nature in Fiction

1:30PM, (16-Adult) Explore how to incorporate the beauty, power, and symbolism…
Apr
10
Upcycle Your World

2:00PM, (8-Adult) Join us for a super green hands-on workshop where you reuse,…
Apr
10
Nature Kayaking

3:00PM, (12-Adult) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna…
Apr
10
Snake and Turtle Feeding

3:30PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a brief presentation and demonstration by our animal…
Apr
10
Dark Sky Patch - Daisy and Brownie

7:30PM, (5-9 yrs.)  Join us for International Dark Sky Week and learn how…
Apr
10
Nighttime Farmer

8:00PM, (13-Adult) Be a farmer for the night and help us check on farm animals…
Apr
11
Bluebells at the Bend

10:00AM, Join guided wildflower walks and explore the iconic bluebell blooms.…
Apr
11
Going for the Green Tournament (Tee Time Start)

10:00AM, (7 years+) Join us for a fun Masters warm-up. Players compete in a 9-…
Apr
11
In the Garden - Discovering Pollinators

11:00AM, (4-10 yrs.) Pollinators help our fruits, vegetables and flowers grow.…
Apr
11
Art and Architecture at Huntley

1:00PM, (All Ages) Join us at Historic Huntley for a celebration of arts and…
Apr
11
UPDATE: Event is SOLD OUT - Eggsperiments

1:30PM, (5-Adult) Find out what’s cracking (or not) as we do various…
Apr
11
Hike with a Naturalist

4:00PM, (8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants…
Apr
11
Kayaking Basics

6:00PM, (12-Adults) Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a relaxed and…
Apr
12
Feeding Day

10:00AM, (4-13 yrs.) Join a naturalist as they demonstrate how we feed our site…
Apr
12
Lake Life

10:00AM, (4-Adult) Meet a naturalist and explore the lake. Join as we search…
Apr
12
Discover the Art of Foraging

10:00AM, Explore nature’s pantry and learn how to identify edible plants,…
Apr
12
Birds Around Us

1:00PM, (4-Adult) Beaks, feathers, nests and talons are examined to explore the…
Apr
12
Special Relationship

1:00PM, (Adults) From the Revolutionary War to the mid-twentieth century, some…
Apr
14
Little Earth Keepers

10:00AM, (2-5 yrs.) Introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature with…
Apr
15
Forest Pharmacy - A Wild Medicine Walk

10:30AM, (9-Adult) This program explores nature’s medicine cabinet, how animals…
Apr
15
Animal Feeding

5:30PM, (3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects…
Apr
16
Colonial Life for Homeschool

10:00AM, (6-12 yrs.) Did you know that Huntley Meadows Park was once part of…
Apr
16
Kayaking Basics

6:00PM, (12-Adults) Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a relaxed and…
Apr
16
Paths of Freedom Seekers

6:00PM, (8-Adult) Listen to stories of African Americans who were forced to…
Apr
17
Amphibian Adventures After Dark

6:00PM, (5-Adult) Listen to the frogs singing at night and learn how to…
Apr
17
Campfire Fridays

7:30PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy.…
Apr
17
Night Sky Tour at the Roll-Top Observatory

8:30PM, (8-Adult) Take a tour of planets, constellations, stars, nebulas and…
Apr
18
Fairfax County History Commission Presents Revolutionary Ideas: Fairfax in the American Revolution

8:30AM, Join historians, scholars, educators, and community members for a full…
Apr
18
Nature Journaling Circle

9:30AM, (13-Adult) Slow down and look closely at the natural world through…
Apr
18
Spring Discovery Hike

10:00AM, (4-Adult) Jump into spring with a guided nature hike along one of our…
Apr
18
Amphibian Disco Sketch Hike

10:00AM, (12-Adult) Come learn about how Huntley's amorous amphibians are…
Apr
18
Colored Pencil and Acrylic Workshop

10:00AM, (16-Adult) Colored pencils and acrylic layering is a fantastic…
Apr
18
Family Fishing

10:00AM, (5-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn the basics of fishing while…
Apr
18
Annual Horse Expo at Frying Pan Farm Park

10:00AM, Immerse yourself in the equestrian world. Experienced riders and new…
Apr
18
Paper Quilling Flower Basket Magnet Workshop

1:30PM, (8-Adult) Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips…
Apr
18
Trainers on the Go

2:30PM, (8-Adult) Combine your interests with a guided Pokémon Go hike at…
Apr
18
Family Skate and Dance Night: Enchanted Forest

6:00PM, Prepare to be enchanted by Family Skate and Dance Night. Dress in your…
Apr
18
Wetland at Dusk Walk

6:45PM, (Adults) Join park naturalists for a relaxing stroll through the park's…
Apr
19
Art of Mending

12:30PM, (12-Adult) Discover how people of the past patched, stitched and…
Apr
19
Archaeology at Sully

2:00PM, (6-Adult) Explore the Past Through Archeology at Sully Historic Site.…
Apr
22
Intro to Kayaking

5:00PM, (12-Adult) This introductory-level class is perfect for beginners or…
Apr
22
Art of Mending

5:30PM, (12-Adult) Discover how people of the past patched, stitched and darned…
Apr
23
Kayaking Basics

6:00PM, (12-Adults) Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a relaxed and…
Apr
24
Campfire Fridays

7:00PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy.…
Apr
25
Drawing and Investigating Owls

9:30AM, (16-Adult) Learn about owl adaptations as you draw owl feathers, eggs,…
Apr
25
Unhuggable Animals

10:00AM, (5-Adult) Snakes, skunks, and slugs get a bad reputation for being…
Apr
25
Tales of Our Trails

10:00AM, (8-Adult) In celebration of the Fairfax County 250th anniversary…
Apr
25
Historic House Walk and Talk

10:00AM, (12-Adult) Take a brief outdoor stroll around the 1784 Historic House…
Apr
25
Intro to Tai Chi: Find your Balance

11:00AM, (13-Adult) Experience the calming flow of Tai Chi in this introductory…
Apr
25
Grit and Grain - African American Millers

11:00AM, (14-Adult) African Americans' labor, experience, and knowledge were…
Apr
26
Run the Mill - Make Cornmeal

11:00AM, (4-Adult) Explore Colvin Run Mill as you learn about the milling…
Apr
26
Family Owl Outing

7:00PM, (6-Adult) Discover the secret world of owls. Learn what makes these…
Apr
29
Corn Grinding and Clay Pottery

1:00PM, (4-Adult) Learn how the Powhatan Native Americans used the plants and…
Apr
29
Environmental Science and Nature Club

4:30PM, (8-12 yrs.) Join naturalists for one or all of these weekly…
Apr
29
Animal Feeding

5:30PM, (3-Adult) It's dinner time at the nature center and worms and insects…
May
01
Family Fun Fridays

12:00AM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center.…
May
02
Healthy Strides 5K, 10K: Volunteers Needed (Individuals)

6:15AM, (13 and up) Healthy Strides Community 5K and 10K run is looking for…
May
02
Healthy Strides 5K, 10K: Volunteer Groups Needed

6:30AM, Healthy Strides Community 5K and 10K run is looking for community or…
May
02
Spring Farm Day

10:00AM, (Ages 2 and up). Spring Farm Day includes:Sheep shearing Antique farm…
May
02
Two Person Best Ball (Tee Time Start)

10:00AM, (12 yrs. +)  Teams of two compete in a 9-hole, best ball, stroke…
May
02
Fighting for the Forest: A Hands-On Conservation Experience

1:30PM, Join award-winning author P. O’Connell Pearson for an engaging look at…
May
03
Wetlands Awareness Day

12:00PM, Discover the beauty and importance of wetlands. Stroll forested paths…
May
03
The Timbre of Trees

1:00PM, (Adults) Learn how trees pinpointed a construction date for Green…
May
09
Spring Best Ball: Jefferson Cup Tournament Series (Tee Time Start)

9:00AM, (13 years +) Teams of two compete in a 9-hole, best ball, stroke play…
May
09
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month Celebration

12:30PM, Join the FCPA and community partners for a celebratory day of Asian…
May
15
Family Fun Fridays

12:00PM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center.…
May
15
Dark Sky Patch - Junior and Cadettes

6:30PM, (8-13 yrs.)  Join us for International Dark Sky Week and learn how…
May
16
Spring Garden Plant Sale

9:00AM, Kick off the growing season at Green Spring Gardens with a community-…
May
16
Family Skate and Dance Night: Third Anniversary!

5:00PM, Celebrate the third anniversary of Franconia Rec Center’s Family Skate…
May
17
Spring Scramble Tournament (Tee Time Start)

9:00AM, (7 yrs. +) Join us for a fun warm-up to your golf season. Teams of two…
May
23
Spring Team Challenge (Tee Time Start)

8:00AM, (12 years+) Teams of two compete in an 18-hole best ball, scramble…
May
29
Family Fun Fridays

12:00PM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center.…
Apr
17
Family Fun Fridays

12:00PM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center.…
Apr
25
Earth Day Festival

10:00AM, Welcome to Fairfax County’s 2026 Earth Day Festival!  The…
May
02
Healthy Strides 5K/10K

7:30AM, Collect your cosmic power in preparation for the 2026 Healthy Strides…

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