Park Authority

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
703-324-8700 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Pkwy.
Fairfax, Virginia 22035
Jai Cole
Executive Director

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Feb
28
10:00AM, (4-Adult) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look…
Feb
28
11:00AM, (4-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn about various nature topics that relate to…
Feb
28
1:00PM, (5-Adult) Explore the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these specialized…
Mar
01
10:00AM, (6-Adult) Learn ancient techniques of starting a fire, working on a dug out…
Mar
01
11:00AM, (4-Adult) The sap is rising and the maple trees are tapped. Bundle up to brave…
Mar
01
4:30PM, (4-Adult) Sip hot cocoa and join a naturalist for a special winter wonder…
Mar
03
10:00AM, (2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the critters…
Mar
03
5:30PM, (Adults) Take an evening stroll through the forest to one of the park's largest…
Mar
03
6:30PM, (16-Adult) Learn the basic skills and shapes to felt wool into animals, and…
Mar
03
7:00PM, (4-Adult) Wood frogs are breeding in vernal pools. Assist in collecting and…
Mar
04
11:00AM, (1-3 yrs.) Bring your toddler to explore nature through sight, sound, smell and…
Mar
06
12:00PM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun…
Mar
06
5:30PM, (3-Adult) When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the…
Mar
06
6:30PM, (5-Adult) Join us for an evening campfire the whole family can enjoy. Explore…
Mar
06
7:00PM, (8-Adult) This course provides a general introduction to some fundamentals of…
Mar
07
12:30PM, (16-Adult) Explore the art of contemporary floral arranging using natural…
Mar
07
1:00PM, (5-Adult) Discover the 1794 home built for Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia…
Mar
07
4:00PM, (8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and…
Mar
07
5:30PM, (5-Adult) This evening program uses UV lights, sound identification and moth…
Mar
07
5:30PM, (3-Adult) When evening shadows spread over Kidwell Farm, it is time to put the…

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Due to cold temperatures, outdoor events may be canceled. Please call ahead before visiting.

Spring Programs

Spring is in the air — and so are the eggs! Splash craft, or dash through the grass in search of colorful surprises and family festivity.

Paper Quilling Egg Ornaments and Bunny Frames

Saturday, March 21 • Providence Rec Center

Dinosaur Egg Hunt

Sunday, March 22 • 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $12

Mini-Golf Egg-plorations

Saturday, March 28 • 11 a.m.–6 p.m., , Oakmont Mini Golf • $16

Baskets and Bunnies – Amusement Tickets

Saturday, April 4  • 10 a.m.–5 p.m., , Burke Lake Park • $20 in advance, $25 at the door

Bubbles and Bunnies

Saturday, April 4 • choose start times at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or noon, , Cub Run Rec Center

Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4 • choose start times at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m., , Colvin Run Mill • $12

Eggsperiments
Saturday, April 11 • 1–2:30 p.m., , Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $10

Find Your Egg-cellent Adventure!

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