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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Apr
04
6:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped…
Apr
04
6:00PM, (4-Adult) Enjoy a night hike to learn about nocturnal hunters. Listen to taped…
Apr
05
9:30AM, (4-Adult) Join us on a family wildflower and eagle watching walk. A scavenger…
Apr
05
10:00AM, (12-Adult) Learn about the healing power of plants. Discover the herbal…
Apr
05
1:00PM, (12-Adult) Learn about the lives and legacy of the people enslaved at Sully…
Apr
07
10:00AM, (2-6 yrs.) Walk with a naturalist and your child as we investigate the critters…
Apr
10
11:00AM, Sensory friendly times at the Cub Run Rec Center Leisure Pool …
Apr
10
7:30PM, (5-9 yrs.)  Join us for International Dark Sky Week and learn how to…
Apr
11
10:00AM, Join guided wildflower walks and explore the iconic bluebell blooms. Meet live…
Apr
11
10:00AM, (7 years+) Join us for a fun Masters warm-up. Players compete in a 9-hole two-…
Apr
11
1:30PM, (5-Adult) Find out what’s cracking (or not) as we do various experiments with…
Apr
12
10:00AM, Explore nature’s pantry and learn how to identify edible plants, create simple…
Apr
17
12:00PM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun…
Apr
18
8:30AM, Join historians, scholars, educators, and community members for a full day of…
Apr
18
10:00AM, Immerse yourself in the equestrian world. Experienced riders and new horse…
Apr
25
10:00AM, Welcome to Fairfax County’s 2026 Earth Day Festival!  The Largest…
May
01
12:00AM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun…
May
02
7:30AM, Collect your cosmic power in preparation for the 2026 Healthy Strides Heroes vs…
May
02
10:00AM, (Ages 2 and up). Spring Farm Day includes:Sheep shearing Antique farm equipment…
May
02
10:00AM, (12 yrs. +)  Teams of two compete in a 9-hole, best ball, stroke play…

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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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