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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Dec
03
10:00AM, (12-Adult) Join park naturalist and artist Margaret Wohler on a walk through…
Dec
04
6:00PM, (6-Adult) Enjoy nature's tranquil beauty and the night sky under a full moon.…
Dec
04
1:00PM, (6-Adult) Explore the exciting world of science with fun hands-on experiments,…
Dec
05
4:45PM, (6-Adult) Join a park naturalist for a guided walk along the forested paths to…
Dec
05
4:30PM, (5-Adult) Explore the remarkable adaptations and behaviors of these specialized…
Dec
05
4:30PM, (2-Adult) Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday magic at the farm.…
Dec
06
5:00PM, (3-Adult) Enjoy a stroll along the lake shores and learn about the…
Dec
06
4:30PM, (2-Adult) Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday magic at the farm.…
Dec
06
3:00PM, (5-Adult) Join us for up-close encounter with some of nature's most fascinating…
Dec
06
1:30PM, (16-Adult) Create a beautiful winter wreath to take home for your front door…
Dec
06
1:00PM, (6-Adult) Try making holiday ornaments inspired by history. Get inspired by…
Dec
06
1:00PM, (12-Adult) Celebrate the festive season and look ahead to ringing in the new…
Dec
06
12:00PM, (14-Adult) Learn to crochet a beautiful scarf and discover essential self-care…
Dec
06
11:00AM, (4-Adult) Learn the science and art of building a fire and then test your skill…
Dec
06
11:00AM, (5-12 yrs.) No peeking, it’s a surprise. Children are accompanied by a secret…
Dec
06
11:00AM, All aboard the Holiday Express! Climb on for a train ride, spin around the…
Dec
06
10:00AM, (6-14 yrs.) Help feed your feathered friends this winter by making and taking…
Dec
06
8:00AM, (4-Adult) Take a hike through the woods with a naturalist to listen and look…
Dec
07
10:30AM, (3-9 yrs.) Learn about penguins, polar bears and other animals who enjoy the…
Dec
07
9:00AM, The nation’s top cyclocross riders return to Lake Fairfax Park for the…

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Whether you are flying solo, hanging with your crew or celebrating with someone special, Fairfax County parks has got your back!  Choose from crafts, art, science, food and nature adventures. 

Custom Valentines Making 

Saturday, February 7 • 10-11:30 a.m., Frying Pan Farm Park • $8 

Garden Artist-Naturally Yours 

Saturday, February 7 • 1-2 p.m., Green Spring Gardens • $12 

Queen of Hearts Tea Party 

Saturday, February 7 • 1-2:30 p.m., Colvin Run Mill• $15 

Nature DIY Valentines 

Saturday, February 7 • 2-3 p.m., Ellanor C. Lawrence Park • $9 

Winter Storytime-Valentines Day 

Saturday, February 14 • 10-11 a.m., Green Spring Gardens • $8 

Tea and Chocolates 

Saturday, February 14 • 1-3 p.m., Historic Huntley • $35 

Valentines Day Science 

Saturday, February 14 • 2-3 p.m., Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $10 

Valentine's Stargazing Stroll 

Saturday, February 14 • 4-5:30 p.m., Lake Accotink Park • $13 per family 

Couples Evening at the Nature Center 

Saturday, February 14 • 7-8:30 p.m., Hidden Oaks Nature Center • $12 

Taste a World of Chocolates  

Saturday, February 21 • 4-5 p.m., Colvin Run Mill • $20 

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