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Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Celebrate the Season with the Fairfax County Park Authority!

We’ve rounded up our seasonal fun into a handy list of holiday happenings in the parks. Check out our holiday highlights list below or bookmark this page.

Spring Events Guide

Usher in the season with spring festivals, activities, events and nature walks for all ages!

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival

asian american and pacific islander heritage festival

Saturday, May 11, Noon - 4 p.m.
Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale

Join the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Asian Community Center for a celebratory day of Asian Culture and Heritage!

  • Cultural performances
  • Cultural foods
  • Lion Dances
  • Dragon dances
  • Art contests
  • Cultural Parade
  • Crafts, games and prizes
  • Community exhibitors and resources

Free and open to all ages!

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​Poetry in Fairfax County Parks

​Join the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Fairfax Poet Laureate and explore the world of prose amidst the serene beauty of a park setting.

Poetry Beneath the Stars

  • Saturday, May 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Turner Farm Park - Hear prose presented by featured local authors
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Poetry in the Parks

  • Saturday, April 27, 1-2:30 p.m., Green Spring Gardens - National Poetry Month reading will showcase the talents of distinguished writers from the DC/Maryland/Virginia region.
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​Poetry Beneath the Stars

  • ​Saturday, August 17. 7:30 p.m., Turner Farm Park - Write a poem while gazing at the night sky to see if you can find a shooting star.  
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Poetry events are free, but registration is required. 

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Celebrate Bats Day

Bats Unleashed and Nightly Wonders Revealed! 
Celebrate the winged wonders on International Bat Appreciation Day, April 17, as we recognize the vital roles bats play in our lives. Embrace the opportunity to observe these fascinating creatures during their emergence from hibernation. 

  • Bats Class, Saturday, March 16, April 20 or May 4, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Lake Fairfax Park
  • Bats - Friendly Flyers, Saturday, April 27, 7:30- 8:30 p.m., Burke Lake Park
  • Bat Night, May 11, 7:30-9 p.m. or May 24, 7:45-9:15 p.m., Huntley Meadows Park
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​​Enjoy National Ice Cream Month with Two Scoops at the Park!

​Ice cream enthusiasts of all ages can rejoice that July is National Ice Cream Month, but there’s no sweeter way to celebrate than in the park! Whether in a cone, a cup or sandwiched between cookies, the Fairfax County Park Authority offers a variety of ways to embrace one of life’s simple, chilly pleasures. 


​​Creek Adventure Wagon Rides at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park​

Register for summer adventure, ECL style, with a wagon ride and splash in the stream to keep your summer cool! 

​Jun. 15, July 12 and Aug. 11, Choose between 6-7 p.m. or 7:30-8:30 p.m., $10 

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​Frying Pan Farm Park Wagon Rides 

  • ​Nothing says fun on the farm like a good old fashion wagon ride!  
  • ​Secure your reservation for a 30 min. ride while touring the farm 
  • ​Choose times between 10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 
  • ​10:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 
  • ​$5 for riders ages 2 and up

​Please note tickets for Saturday and Sunday or on-site only. 

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Activity Name Date Time Location Price Learn More
Dark Sky Patch for Daisy and Brownie April 12 8-9:30 p.m. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park $11 Learn More
Horse Expo April 13 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park Free Learn More
Community Open House April 14 3-5 p.m. Hidden Pond Nature Center Free Learn More
Bats Class April 16 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Fairfax Park $8 Learn More
Dark Sky Patch for Daisy and Brownie April 19 8-9:30 p.m. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park $11 Learn More
Family Skate and Dance Night: Glow Party April 20 6-9 p.m. Franconia Rec Center $10 in advance, $15 day of Learn More
Earth Day Celebration April 20 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sully Historic Site $10 parking Learn More
Family Fun April 20 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Green Spring Gardens $10 Learn More
Mill in Motion April 21 12-3 p.m. Colvin Run Mill $10 Learn More
Nature Walk with a Police Officer April 21 1-2 p.m. Hidden Oaks Nature Center Free Learn More
Bats-Friendly Flyers April 27 7:30-8:30 p.m. Burke Lake Park $8 Learn More
Poetry in the Parks April 27 1-2:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens Free Learn More
Garden Artists - Flower Pressing April 28 10:30-11:30 a.m. Green Spring Gardens $15 Learn Moren
Getaway - Wildflower Walk April 30 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens Park $124 Learn More
Family Skate and Dance Night: May the 4th Be With You May 4 6-9 p.m. Franconia Rec Center $10 in advance, $15 day of Learn More
Healthy Strides 5K/10K May 4 6:30-9:30 AM Burke Lake Park $35-40 Learn More
Bats Class May 4 7:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Fairfax Park $8 Learn More
Poetry Beneath the Stars May 4 7:30-8:30 p.m. Turner Farm Park Free Learn More
Spring Farm Day May 4 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park $12 in advance $14 day-of Learn More
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party May 5 2-3:30 p.m. Hidden Oaks Nature Center $15 Learn More
Culmore Day May 5 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Woodrow Wilson Library Free Learn More
Mill in Motion May 5 12-3 p.m. Colvin Run Mill $10 Learn More
World Wetlands Awareness Day May 5 12-4 p.m. Huntley Meadows Park Free Learn More
Garden Talk May 10 1:30-2:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens $12 Learn More
Bat Night May 11 7:30-9 p.m. Huntley Meadows Park $8 Learn More
Forest Bathing Walk in the Gardens May 11 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Green Spring Gardens $35 Learn More
Two Person Best Ball May 11   Oakmont Golf Center   Learn More
Garden Artists - Flower Pressing May 12 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Green Spring Gardens $15 Learn More
Garden Sprouts Spring - Nature Playgroup May 13 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Green Spring Gardens $12 Learn More
Spring Garden Day May 18 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Green Spring Gardens Free Learn More
Spring Two Person Team Challenge May 18   Burke Lake Golf Center   Learn More
Engineering Then and Now May 19 12-3 p.m. Colvin Run Mill $10 Learn More
Bat Night May 24 7:45-9:15 p.m. Huntley Meadows Park $8 Learn More
Going for the Green Tournament April 6 10 a.m. Pinecrest Golf Course $55 Learn More
Two Person Best Ball May 11 8 a.m. Oakmont Golf Center $60 per team Learn More
Spring Two Person Team Challenge May 18 8 a.m. Burke Lake Golf Center $90 per team Learn More
Spring Scramble Tournament May 19 9 a.m. Pinecrest Golf Course $110 per team Learn More
Family Skate and Dance Night: Juneteenth Celebration June 15 6-9 p.m. Franconia Rec Center $10 in advance, $15 day of Learn More
Summer Scramble June 15 10 a.m. Jefferson Golf Course $80 per team Learn More
Two Person Scramble June 8 8 a.m. Oakmont Golf Center $80 per team Learn More
Red, White & Blue Tournament July 7 8 a.m. Pinecrest Golf Course $110 per team Learn More
Junior Club Championship July 13 8 a.m. Oakmont Golf Center $30 Learn Mores
Modified Stableford July 13 10 a.m. Jefferson Golf Course $40 Learn More
Junior Club Championship August 4 8 a.m. Pinecrest Golf Course $45 Learn More
Club Championship August 17 8 a.m. Jefferson Golf Course $55 Learn More
Club Championship September 7 8 a.m. Oakmont Golf Center $45 Learn More
PC9 Championship September 8 8 a.m. Pinecrest Golf Course $55 Learn More
Four Club Fall Classic October 5 10 a.m. Jefferson Golf Course $40 Learn More
Fall Festival Scramble Tournament October 20 9 a.m. Pinecrest Golf Course $110 per team Learn More

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