Frying Pan Farm Park

CONTACT INFORMATION: Park open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kidwell Farm open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Facility Hours vary.
703-437-9101 TTY 711
Farm and Equestrian: 2709 West Ox Road; Visitor Center: 2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, Virginia
Teresa Reynolds
Park Manager

Frying Pan Farm Park

Preserving 20th century farm life

Frying Pan preserves and interprets farm life of the 1920s to 1950s. Welcome to one of the most popular parks in Fairfax County.

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Carousel Update at Frying Pan Farm Park

The carousel at Frying Pan Farm Park was permanently closed and removed following severe damage from the January 2026 winter storm. A new carousel is planned for the future. Learn more on the Fairfax County Park Foundation page.

In the meantime, wagon ride tours are available, and visitors looking for a carousel experience can explore other Fairfax County Park Authority carousel locations.


Upcoming Events

Jul
30
Fairfax County Carnival and Fair
10:00AM, 30, Enjoy old-fashioned family fun, carnival games and rides, tractor demos,…
Sep
13
Cider Making
11:00AM, 13, (All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned…
Sep
19
Cider Making
11:00AM, 19, (All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned…
Sep
20
Cider Making
11:00AM, 20, (All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned…
Sep
26
Cider Making
11:00AM, 26, (All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned…
Sep
27
Cider Making
11:00AM, 27, (All Ages) Bring up to eight people and learn how to use an old-fashioned…

Farm Harvest Fest and Carnival

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Friday, Oct. 16 - Sunday, Oct. 18

Fall fun starts here! Celebrate the season with three days of carnival rides, games, farm animals and hands-on activities at Frying Pan Farm Park. 

  • Carnival rides and games
  • Big Truck Night
  • Farm demonstrations and hands-on activities
  • Food vendors and beer garden
  • Meet farm animals

Big Truck Night

  • Friday, Oct. 16 | 5-7 p.m.

Farm Harvest Days

  • Saturday, Oct. 17-Sunday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fall Carnival

  • Friday, Oct. 16 | 5-9 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 17 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Parking: $10 per vehicle

Unlimited Ride Wristbands

Presale: $25

Purchase online until Friday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m.

Day of: $30

Available for purchase at the Fall Carnival. 

Plan Your Fall Fun

Halloween on the Farm

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Friday, Oct. 23 | Choose a one-hour time slot between 5 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24 | Choose a one-hour time slot between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

All ages

Celebrate Halloween with farm animals, treats, crafts and fall fun at Frying Pan Farm Park.

  • Visit with farm animals
  • Trick-or-treat on the farm
  • Create crafts
  • Play Games
  • Tour the decorated farmhouse
  • Experience fall on the farm

Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Advance registration: $12

Registration closes Thursday, Oct. 22, at 11:59 p.m.

Day-of registration, if available: $15

Space is limited; walk-ins are not guaranteed.

Join the Halloween Fun

Press Your Own Cider This Fall

Turn fresh apples into your own cider using an old-fashioned cider press at Frying Pan Farm Park or Colvin Run Mill.

Bring a group of up to eight people, approximately 100 apples and tightly sealable containers for about 2 gallons of cider. Participants will carry and press their own apples, so dress for a hands-on experience.

Select dates Sept. 13-Oct.

All ages | $60 per family

Make Your Own Cider

First time visiting?  Please do not feed our farm animals.

That can cause illness and expensive vet visits. Please respect the animals on our working farm, and enjoy our classes, events, activities and rides.


Job Openings

View job details and application information for openings at Frying Pan Farm Park.

Visit Resource Management Division Jobs to view the below job opportunities. 

  • Maintenance Worker
  • Maintenance Custodial Worker
  • Outreach and Community Connections Leader
  • Visitor Services Assistant
  • Weekend Wagon Driver

For other park employment opportunities, visit the Park Authority jobs page.


Site Maps

Plan Your Visit

Download the Frying Pan Farm Park site and trail maps to explore the farm.
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Field Trips

Kidwell Farm sign outside the farm's barn

Scouting

Smiling Girl Scouts meet and pet one of the park's draft horses

Birthdays

Volunteer holds a goat inside the Kidwell Farm barn

Programs / Activities

Classes and Camps
Events in the Park
Birthday Parties
Field Trips
Frying Pan On Your Own
Births/New Arrivals
Inaccessible
Wagon Rides
4-H Club
Fairfax County Carnival and Fair

Facilities / Rentals

Frying Pan HOME
Playground
Country Store
Equestrian Facilities
Kidwell Farm
Meeting House
Picnic Shelter
Rental Facilities
Schoolhouse
Visitor Center

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