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
18
10:00AM, (5-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn the basics of fishing while enjoying the…
Apr
18
10:00AM, (16-Adult) Colored pencils and acrylic layering is a fantastic technique for…
Apr
18
10:00AM, (12-Adult) Come learn about how Huntley's amorous amphibians are shaking up the…
Apr
18
10:00AM, (4-Adult) Jump into spring with a guided nature hike along one of our many…
Apr
18
1:30PM, (8-Adult) Discover how to turn simple looking colorful paper strips into…
Apr
18
2:30PM, (8-Adult) Combine your interests with a guided Pokémon Go hike at Riverbend…
Apr
18
6:00PM, Prepare to be enchanted by Family Skate and Dance Night. Dress in your favorite…
Apr
18
6:45PM, (Adults) Join park naturalists for a relaxing stroll through the park's forest…
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, (12 yrs. +)  Teams of two compete in a 9-hole, best ball, stroke play…
May
02
10:00AM, (Ages 2 and up). Spring Farm Day includes:Sheep shearing Antique farm equipment…
May
03
12:00PM, Discover the beauty and importance of wetlands. Stroll forested paths and…
May
03
1:00PM, (Adults) Learn how trees pinpointed a construction date for Green Spring’s 1784…
May
09
9:00AM, (13 years +) Teams of two compete in a 9-hole, best ball, stroke play…
May
09
12:30PM, Join the FCPA and community partners for a celebratory day of Asian culture and…
May
15
12:00PM, Spend your Friday exploring together at the Riverbend Nature Center. Family Fun…
May
15
6:30PM, (8-13 yrs.)  Join us for International Dark Sky Week and learn how to…
May
16
9:00AM, Kick off the growing season at Green Spring Gardens with a community-favorite…

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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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