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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Upcoming Featured Events

Sep

26
Little Hands on the Farm

9:45AM, (2-3 years) Join us to learn about a different element of farm life each week.…

Oct

06
Campfire Wagon Ride

5:30PM, (2-Adult) Enjoy an intimate after-hours experience at the farm as day turns to…

Oct

07
Campfire Wagon Ride

5:30PM, (2-Adult) Enjoy an intimate after-hours experience at the farm as day turns to…

Oct

09
Little Hands on the Farm (Spanish Language)

10:30AM, (2-5 years) Join us to learn about a different element of farm life each week.…

Oct

09
Intro to Bharatanatyam Dance

5:30PM, (5-7 years) Introduction to basic footwork in Bharatanatyam, coordinating the…

Oct

09
Bharatanatyam Dance I

6:30PM, (8-13 years) Basic Bharatanatyam fundamentals that promote strength, endurance…

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Unleash Indoor Dog Fun at Frying Pan Farm Park

Rain or shine, your pups can enjoy endless playtime at the Indoor Arena at Frying Pan Farm Park. Bring your dog and enjoy off-leash run and play in the fenced 110-feet-by-215-feet arena. You pick the date and time, $15 per 30-minute time slot.

Sessions are currently full, please check back soon. 

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Fall Fun on the Farm!

Have fun this fall with these amazing family-friendly events at Frying Pan Farm Park!

Farm Harvest Days & Carnival Fun

fall festival fun

Have fun on the farm with the Big Truck Night (Oct. 13), Fall Harvest Days (Oct.14–15) and Fall Carnival (Oct. 13–15). Watch the cider press in action, milk a cow, shell corn, peel apples and play old-fashion games. Admission is free.

Ride Tickets

Unlimited Ride Sale (Friday and Sunday Only)
$20 Wristband presale for unlimited rides through October 12. $25 after October 12.

  • Friday, October 13, 5-9 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 15, 11 a.m-6 p.m.

In-Person Individual Ride Sales
Tickets are $1.25 each, 24 for $25 or 48 for $50.

  • Friday, October 13
  • Saturday, October 14
  • Sunday, October 15
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Halloween on the Farm

Oct. 27-28

Celebrate Halloween and trick or treat on the farm! Enjoy farm animals, play games and make crafts. The program runs in one-hour time slots and costs $10 per person.

Register today

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. 

  • Historic Educator/Birthday Party Facilitator (Part-time year-round)
  • Store Operations Staff (Part-time year-round) (benefits eligible)
  • Front Desk Attendant (Part-time)
  • Historic Educator (Part-time year-round)
  • Equestrian Assistant (Part-time year-round) 

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

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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

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Frying Pan On Your Own
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4-H Fair and Carnival

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